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Stay Informed: Our Latest News
🗞️ uOttawa Goes Zero-Waste with Food Sustainability Push
The University of Ottawa Dining Hall became the first 4‑star Green Restaurant at a Canadian university and is rolling out zero‑waste initiatives—from converting cooking oil to biofuel and banning bottled water, to reusable cups, composting, and sustainable packaging—to cut food waste and promote eco‑friendly dining.
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đź“° Free Food Alert Goes Live at Chapman University!
The Panther covers how Chapman’s SGA and Office of Sustainability launched Free Food Alert to reduce waste and provide free meals to students.
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uOttawa Launches Sustainable Food Systems Initiative
The University of Ottawa is expanding its campus food strategy, boosting local, organic, vegan, fair‑trade, and plant‑based offerings—and even hydroponic gardening—to promote affordable, healthy and eco‑friendly dining.
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For the first time at a Canadian university, you can tackle food waste and get free food while doing so
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🗞️ Reducing Food Waste with Free Food Alert
Launched in Nov 2024, Free Food Alert helps reduce food waste by notifying students when surplus food is available on campus. Over 3,000 pickups so far, with zero incidents.
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🗞️ Free Food Alert Reduces Event Food Waste at Chapman
In March 2025, Chapman University introduced Free Food Alert, a mobile and email service that notifies the campus community when surplus food from events is available for pickup. Hosts complete a quick training and post leftovers—helping reduce waste and support sustainability.
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