Lovett's Dining Hall proactively makes its lunch service more sustainable and eco-friendly. The Dining Hall uses virtually no frozen vegetables, instead using all fresh produce and local ingredients whenever possible. Fresh fruit is served daily. To reduce our community’s waste, the dining hall serves all lunches on permanent china and silverware. Whenever paper products are used, these cups, napkins and plates are compostable. The Dining Hall has also stopped using trays. This saves resources by reducing water usage and resources to heat water for washing trays; using less chemicals for cleaning; and cutting down on waste.
Energy Star dishwashing equipment is used to minimize water usage and energy efficient deep fryers are also used for food preparation. All pre-consumer waste produced by the dining hall is composted and cooking oil goes toward Lovett’s biodiesel program. Lovett donates any edible foods to Atlanta Table to feed the homeless.
In addition, bulk dispensers for condiments, juice, milk, and some foods are used to reduce waste.