Sustainable food purchases
The university prioritizes the purchase of products from local, sustainable sources as a core component of its sustainable food management standards. Key measures include:
• Guiding campus food vendors to register on the campus food platform, ensuring transparency.
• Promoting local ingredients by inviting agricultural vendors to set up stalls.
• Encouraging the use of local produce to reduce food miles and carbon footprint.
• Requiring vendors to record food waste for better stock planning.
• Advocating for optimal ingredient use and customized meal orders to minimize waste.
All evidence is publicly accessible online:
NYCU Sustainable Food Management Standards
https://ga.nycu.edu.tw/ga/ch/app/artwebsite/view?module=artwebsite&id=5600&serno=fe73ce29-fddb-41ba-a15c-a0710bfe5a8c
