Fall 2008
Committee:
President, Sustainability Committee
Whereas, In keeping with ideals of the California Student Sustainability Coalition, consuming local agriculture products lowers carbon footprints, provides local jobs, keeps money in the local economy, and provides healthier alternatives to industrially produced food;
Whereas, Using washable and biodegradable utensils and dishes, in place of plastic and plastic-coated items, lowers the adverse impact on the environment; and
Whereas, Colleges can partner with farmers’ markets, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), and local independent farmers to provide students and staff with environmentally friendly choices for their meat, dairy, and produce selections;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges encourage local senates to advocate for cafeteria operators to purchase packaged snacks, drinks, utensils, dining ware and condiments from sustainable manufacturers within California if available or from sustainable producers within the United States; and
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges encourage local senates to advocate for the cafeteria operators to use washable dishes, cups, and utensils for customers’ meals thereby creating more student worker jobs, and provide biodegradable to-go dishes, utensils and cups.
Whereas, Using washable and biodegradable utensils and dishes, in place of plastic and plastic-coated items, lowers the adverse impact on the environment; and
Whereas, Colleges can partner with farmers’ markets, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), and local independent farmers to provide students and staff with environmentally friendly choices for their meat, dairy, and produce selections;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges encourage local senates to advocate for cafeteria operators to purchase packaged snacks, drinks, utensils, dining ware and condiments from sustainable manufacturers within California if available or from sustainable producers within the United States; and
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges encourage local senates to advocate for the cafeteria operators to use washable dishes, cups, and utensils for customers’ meals thereby creating more student worker jobs, and provide biodegradable to-go dishes, utensils and cups.