SUSTAINABILITY
Our mission is to work in collaboration with our partners to do our part in protecting the environment and providing a safe community for students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
INITIATIVES
SUSTAINABLE DINING
As a guest, it is easy to make smart environmental choices when you dine on campus at Stony Brook. From purchasing seasonal produce to reducing waste, we are dedicated to providing you with an exceptional dining experience that is good for you and good for the planet.
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COMPOSTING
SBU Eats collects the food scraps that volunteers load into the composter and track the progress. After 3 weeks, campus operations and maintenance unloads the compost to be cured and distributed in the landscaping and flower beds throughout campus.
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PERMACULTURE GARDEN
SBU Eats worked with seniors in the Sustainability Studies Program to research, design, build and operate a successful campus garden.
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FREIGHT FARM
Stony Brook University's hydroponic Freight Farm grows leafy greens year round without the need for sunlight, soil, or pesticides.
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