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VWU’s Sustainable Practices Reach Beyond Campus

Marlins make a difference by reducing food waste and helping our community

University News | June 6, 2023

VWU’s efforts to reduce food waste were featured in  as a part of Sodexo’s sustainable campus dining programs.

The food-scraps program for the campus worm farm has been in place for 10 years behind the scenes at Boyd Dining Center; but the student involvement portion of the program is new, thanks to the work of Abigail Mahoney ‘23 and her capstone project for the Batten Honors College Louis and Prudence Ryan Environmental Research Symposium. 

Additionally, during the Finals Week Food Drive, the Student Government Association — led by President Eddie McDonald — collected 235 pounds of non-perishable food for the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and Eastern Shore, equating to 196 meals for our local community (pictured above).

This is another great example of how Marlins are making a difference by reducing food waste and helping our community.