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Electric Scooter Commuter Giveaway!

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Ask the RD: Well Food

How can I feel excited about eating while also maintaining a healthy diet?   CDS is excited to welcome all our Tar Heels back to campus! Be sure to visit our two residential food halls, Chase and Top of Lenoir…


Ask the Sustainability Manager: Waste Management

h How do I sort my waste between compost, recycling, and landfill? We offer compostable packaging and post-consumer composting and recycling bins in Lenoir Mainstreet, Beach Cafe, and Chase Hall. We’re proud to offer these bins to divert waste from…


Local Spotlight: Apple Wedge Packers

The first Apple Wedge Packers’ golden delicious tree was planted in Henderson, NC in the late 1800s. Now the farm is in its sixth generation, and it continues to sell delicious apples and cider. Greg Nix and his wife Lisa…


Residential Feature: Ice Cream Bar

Located in Chase Hall Even though the weather is getting chilly, it doesn’t mean that we have to stop our love for ice cream! CDS is serving ice cream near the Kitchen Table at Chase dining hall. The Ice Cream…


Ask the Sustainability Team: Climate-Friendly

How do I eat climate-friendly on campus? The foods we eat have a major impact on the environment. Food waste is a common topic for our team, but the growing, processing, and transportation of food are also incredibly important. Food…


Partner Spotlight: Jenna and Friends Animal Sanctuary

JENNA & FRIENDS ANIMAL SANCTUARY We donate produce scraps from Top of Lenoir to Jenna & Friends Animal Sanctuary each week! Founded by Anna O’Neal in 2015, Jenna & Friends works to rescue animals from dangerous situations and give them…


Retail Feature: Blue Ram

Located in Campus Y Did you know that you can get your favorite food from Bottom of Lenoir and food truck foods in the Campus Y? Tucked away in the bottom floor of the building, this student-run convenience store has…


Ask the Sustainability Team: Seasonal Eating

What is seasonal eating, and how can I do it on campus? The average piece of produce is estimated to travel about 1,500 miles from farm to fork. Seasonal food refers to produce purchased and eaten near the time and…


Residential Feature: Port City Java

PORT CITY JAVA Located in Chase Dining Hall, Port City Java is a campus favorite for coffee lovers. The cafe offers a wide selection of coffee, tea, smoothies, and baked goods. Did you know they also serve breakfast sandwiches? Popular…