Food Waste Pile in Front of Commons Kicks Off “No Waste November”

The food waste pile in front of Commons on Wednesday, Nov. 4, marked a unique start to “No Waste November.” The collaboration between Dining Services and the EcoReps evoked a visceral reaction among students and reminded them of the importance of sustainability. Associate Vice President for Dining, Conferences and Campus Events Christine Schwartz said in an interview with The Bates Student that she and the EcoReps wanted to “really get people to think about how much food gets wasted.” The rotting apple cores and napkins in the trash pile represent some of what she says dining staff often see at the dish drop-off station: “people have put full meals together, not eaten any of it, and [it] come[s] back through the dish room.” The “No Waste November” event is the latest iteration of Dining Services’ efforts to draw attention to food waste. Last spring, Dining Services put up a food waste tracker to measure the amount (in lbs.) wasted each year.

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