Haverford is committed to sustainable disposal of as much of its food waste as possible. As of August 2019, College uses an aerobic digester (named "Munchy Crunchy, Grinds Up Your Lunchy") to process pre and post-consumer food waste from the Dining Center, as well as pre-consumer food waste from the COOP.
Dining Services
Sustainability
Haverford College Dining Services is committed to providing the most environmentally friendly dining program possible and one that supports the Haverford Community.

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Digesting
The Dining Center utilizes our aerobic digester to process all pre-consumer and post-consumer food waste. Pre-consumer food waste from the COOP is also digested.
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Local Product Sourcing
Currently the Dining Center purchases local dairy products and breads, as well as local fruits, vegetables, and meats whenever possible.
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Fair Trade Coffees & Teas
All dining operations feature fair trade coffees. We proudly serve Peets Coffee and Tea in The Coop and Sun Coffee in the Dining Center.
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Trayless Dining
Trayless dining helps cut food waste, conserve water, and reduces energy consumption.
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Living Wage
Full and part time employees in Dining Services are paid above the living wage for the Philadelphia area.
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CER
Dining Services partners with the Committee for Environmental Responsibility to identify opportunities for sustainable practices within our operation.
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Cleaning Chemicals
Our dining operations use Ecolab cleaning chemicals in concentrates, used with auto-diluting systems and reusable spray bottles, reducing shipping and disposal needs.
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Waste Oil Pickup
The waste oil from our dining halls is picked up to find its second life as bio-diesel.