How to get involved in Green Dining

It takes no effort to dine more sustainably on campus

• Eat in whenever you can.
• Participate in the reusable carryout program.
• Use carryout only when carrying out.
• Reduce the use of disposable packaging as much as possible.
• Recycle and compost whenever possible.
• Use appropriate receptacles when discarding waste.

It takes a little effort to volunteer as a Green Dining Peer Educator

• Who:

o any student can volunteer

• Where:

o at the North Campus Diner and South Campus Dining Room

• What:

o educate customers about using non-disposable items in the dining rooms

o support separation stations

o guide students to the tray return belts at the end of their meal

• When: shifts will be scheduled

o South Campus Dining Room

Monday-Friday 11:00 am -1:00 pm

Monday-Friday 5:00 pm -7:00 pm

o North Campus Diner

Monday-Friday 5:00 pm -7:00 pm

• Contact Allison Lilly at alilly@umd.edu

or 301-314-1016 if you are interested in participating.

It can be rewarding - apply to become a Green Dining Intern

• Each semester, student interns work to support the Green Dining Program.
• Examples of internships include: Communications, Peer Education, and Program Support for Rooftop Gardens.
• Internships are posted at the end of each semester.
• Check here for openings and details on how to apply.
• Contact Allison Lilly at alilly@umd.edu with questions or suggestions.

It can change everything - join the Sustainable Food Working Group

• This new Sustainable Food Working Group will collaborate with Dining Services to find ways to increase “sustainable food” options at UMCP.
• The group will promote education, awareness and dialogue through a process of input, planning, and action implementation.
• Want to be involved?
• Interested in being a representative on the Sustainable Food Working Group?
• Email realfoodumd@gmail.com

Tell Us What You Think

• Please send suggestions, questions, and concerns to umfood@dining.umd.edu