Eco-Friendly Disposable Products

Many of you have noticed that knives, forks, spoons, plates, cold cups and coffee cups are different. The disposable products now being used at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire are eco-friendly and can be composted with ease. We at the UW-Eau Claire are trying our best to become more environmentally responsible and conforming to our University’s strategic plan to become an eco-friendly operation. The vast majority of the cost increase for the new disposable items is at exactly what it costs to bring these items onto campus, it is not a revenue generating product. The only exception is charging $.50 for ice water. The price for ice water is actually an effort to encourage the use of reusable water jugs or mugs because that is the most eco-friendly habit to process. Reusable jugs and mugs can be found at the bookstore as well as all retail dining outlets. Thank you for your help and understanding in our efforts to be more responsible with our environment.

New Dining Areas for Fall Semester

Blugold Dining is introducing three new dining options to open this Fall.

SubConnection – Blimpie in the Hilltop Center Food Court and Marketplace will be converted to SubConnection and offer full line of classic, hot and toasted subs, wraps and salads.

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters - Jazzman’s Café in Davies Center will be replaced by Green Mountain Coffee Roasters. Green Mountain will offer all the traditional espresso beverages as well a much larger selection of Organic and Fair Trade Certified coffees all served in eco-friendly cups. A new selection of house made bakery treats will also be available.

Library Coffee Cart – A new coffee cart will be added in the McIntyre Library this fall serving espresso beverages, sandwiches, salads, bakery treats and other on-the-go items. The Coffee Cart will be conveniently located in the main hallway to allow students going to class or studying in the library quick access