Talk:Grinnell College, IA Local Foods Purchasing Policy

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Grinnell College Dining Services Local Foods Efforts Recognized
Grinnell College's Dining Services has been recognized for its efforts in local food purchasing and recycling by the Sustainable Endowments Institute. Of the 100 colleges and universities with the largest endowments in the USA and Canada, Grinnell College is one of 26 to receive this recognition for its leadership in sustainable campus operations.

Each school was given a "report card". Grades of A-F were awarded. Grinnell received an "A" in the category of "Food and Recycling". Not only that, but Grinnell College was highlighted as one of four schools that were "Leading by Example" in the introduction to that section of the report.

The reviewers wrote: "Grinnell College dining services uses local, organic products for most staple ingredients, including organic flour and local milk, eggs, herbs, pork, and some fruits and vegetables. Pre- and post-consumer food waste is composted using a pulping machine and donated to a local farm, diverting approximately seven tons of waste each month."