Twice a week, the UW–Madison community comes together to share a warm meal. At the front of the room sits a buffet with dishes from cornbread to curry, while chatter-filled tables span the remaining space. …
Food Recovery Network
Reducing Food Waste and Fighting Food Insecurity in the Dining Halls: Nutrition Access Program
At UW–Madison’s six dining market locations, staff work hard to feed students by preparing buffet-style meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. To meet the expected demand and decrease food waste, dining market staff use data …
A Forkful of Sustainability
Imagine a meal from your favorite restaurant. Now imagine one-third of it sitting in a truck, heading to a waste facility. This is the reality for most eating establishments. A large quantity of a restaurant’s …
Office of Sustainability intern and researcher recognized for leadership and mentorship at regional conference
When junior Hannah Stahmann arrived at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she was looking for community. As she navigated various campus fairs, tabling events on Library Mall, and the Office of Sustainability’s annual Sustain-a-Bash event, she …
2024 Bucky’s Award for Conservation and Sustainability Goes to Food Recovery Network
With a plethora of dining halls, badger markets, restaurants, and catered events, surplus food is a common occurrence at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. However, rather than reaching food-insecure students, this excess often finds its way …