Lafayette College Dining Services are using Green Friendly products. In our retail locations we have a cold beverage cup that is made from corn starch.  See for yourself  This is not only a renewable source but it is also compostable. It decomposes in three to six months in land fills. The clear containers we package our Smart Market sandwiches, wraps, and side salads are made from this same corn starch. Check it out!

• Gilbert’s Café also offers these cups and containers, compostable hot cups, and plates made from wheat.
• Fair Trade Coffee is available in retail locations across campus.  Learn more

    Check out these videos on Fair Trade

 Frequently asked Fair Trade questions

We are currently composting in one of our student restaurants and our catering department uses enviromentally friendly paper goods, which includes compostable cups, plates and utensils.

We currently support Lafayette College’s efforts towards recycling and have installed a tin/aluminum recycling program in our kitchens as well. In addition, we are currently using 100% Green Cleaning chemicals in all of our facilities, including laundry.    

For more information

*The chemicals we have switched to are identified with an asterisk

Look for these green friendly items and more to come at Lafayette College.

How You Can Help...
You can help us help the environment in a number of ways:

1. Take only the number of napkins you need per meal.
2. Take only one cup for each beverage purchase.
3. Use paper bags for carryout, where provided.
4. By a Skillman Mug and get coffee refills for $1 or bring your own mug from home for beverage purchases.
5. Recycle aluminum cans throughout campus at the designated recycling stations as well as at home.
6. Dine in rather than carrying out.
7. Get involved with your school and the Food Service Recycling Program.

What We Are Doing To Help...

• We are trayless everyday at Marquis and Farinon
• Reducing waste  Asking you to take less and go back for seconds.