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Sustainability

Sustainability is a core commitment across ±«Óătv’s campuses, and food and dining is no exception. Find out more about sustainability initiatives.

Halifax campuses

Aramark and ±«Óătv University work together to ensure commitment to sustainability so that, together, we can make better choices that have a positive impact on our planet.

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Locally sourced

We’re committed to maintaining the positive impact our operations have on our community.ĚýWe support local enterprise through, when possible, sourcing products from local producers.Ěý

Look for the Locally Grown icon on menus – this identifies menu Items that have primary ingredients that are sourced from within Atlantic Canada, and within Nova Scotia when possible.ĚýWe also hold Local Food Days to feature specific locally-sourced products and their producers.Ěý


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Sustainable seafood

Our purchasing decisions can have significant impact on the earth and our climate. As a result, it’s critical that we keep sourcing sustainably by increasing our support of suppliers whose methods of production strive to achieve concrete and sustainable development with our natural resources and ecosystems.

We focus on animal welfare, wild-caught, and farmed seafood produced using sustainable methods.

Look for the Sustainable Seafood icon, which indicates seafood ingredients that are certified as sustainably sourced by the Marine Stewardship Council, Ocean Wise or other, third-party, recognized certification organization.


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Fairtrade

We offer Fairtrade products, such as chocolate and coffee, in retail, residence and catering.ĚýThese products promote fair and equitable global trade. We also focus on products that minimize climate change by avoiding products that contribute to deforestation.ĚýIn fact, ±«Óătv’s Halifax campuses have .Ěý

Truro campus

Chartwells and ±«Óătv University are committed to improving sustainability in our food service locations, on campus and in the community. â¶ÄŻ

Initiatives include: 

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  • serving Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified seafood 

  • donations to the campus food pantry to help student food insecurity 

  • partnering with researchers on campus to measure food waste 

  • offering menus with balanced choices, plant forward options, and purchasing local whenever possible (including our on-campus farm stand ) 

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