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UB’s Crossroads Culinary Center. Fine Dining in Sustainable Fashion. Building Local Over 30 Local Contractors Provided Jobs to more than 400 Western New York workers. Reuse of Materials Bricks from the renovation were reused in the walkways of the new UB Solar Strand. Green Infrastructure
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UB’s Crossroads Culinary Center Fine Dining in Sustainable Fashion
Building Local • Over 30 Local Contractors • Provided Jobs to more than 400 Western New York workers
Reuse of Materials Bricks from the renovation were reused in the walkways of the new UB Solar Strand.
Green Infrastructure Reducing the environmental consequences of operation. • Recycled Building Materials & Furniture • Innovative Storage Design • Energy Star Equipment
Purchasing Local • Small wares • Plates manufactured by Niagara Ceramics, Buffalo, NY • Silverware manufactured by Liberty Tabletop, Sherrill, NY
Purchasing Local • Station Signs • manufactured by Visual Impact Signs, East Aurora, NY
Purchasing Local • Local Farms and Food Manufacturers • Seasonal Produce, Dairy Products, Meats, Pastas, Cereals • Special Events centered on local products • NY Maple Syrup Day • Harvest Dinner
Recycling Food Waste • Capturing all Pre and Post-Consumer Food Waste On-Site • Utilizing Student Ambassadors to assist in process/education • Producing a nutrient-rich soil amendment
Student to Student Engagement Involving the students in the composting process
Visual Step-By-Step Reminder
Soil Amendment The finished product is used on-campus as well as in many Western New York Community Gardens!
Weigh the Waste • Student led study • CDS Student Sustainability Coordinator & UB Environmental Network
Thank You for Attending Adam Coats Assistant Dining Director UB Campus Dining & Shops ajcoats@buffalo.edu Elizabeth Amato Assistant Manager Crossroads Culinary Center UB Campus Dining & Shops elamato@buffalo.edu