Lamar University Dining Services is committed to fostering and promoting sustainable business principles. They use only cage free eggs and antibiotic free and free-range chicken and pork products. They also partner with the Monterey Bay Aquariums Seafood Watch program to assure that all seafood served complies with strict sustainability requirements. In addition, Lamar Dining uses only trans-fat free products - from cooking oils to bakery items.

Four key initiatives

Environment – Minimize our impact on the environment with primary focus on REDUCTION. Our approach is to bring awareness and education and implement best practices were viable for waste management, water conservation, energy efficiency and pollution control.

Purchasing Initiatives – Encourage responsible and sustainable practices in our supply chains. Our purchasing initiatives provide food choices which celebrate flavor, affirm cultural traditions and support local communities, and include local purchasing, fair trade coffee and sustainable seafood programs.

In the Community – Support and encourage charitable initiatives and community reinvestment with out associates and partners corporately and locally where we do business.

Nutrition and Wellness - Provide programs and education that foster and promote healthful, productive workplaces and communities for the benefit of our associates and guest. Program include Balanced Choices, our healthy lifestyles nutrition program and healthy work place reward and development program.

Try Meatless Mondays

Meatless Monday is global movement with a simple message: once a week, cut the meat. Give it a try! 

Save at Starbucks with a Reusable Cup

Starbucks sells reusable cups. You can also bring in your own personal cup from home and receive 10 cents off of each purchase! Thanks, Starbucks, for going green!

For more information, go to the Dining on Campus page.