Sustainability

We believe in the power of seasonal eating to nourish both body and planet. Seasonal eating isn't just about freshness; it's also about eating in harmony with nature's rhythm. Choosing fruits and vegetables that are in-season means they require less artificial intervention, resulting in lower carbon emissions and reduced pesticide usage! Our Plant Forward approach is a great way to get the most out of seasonal eating by emphasizing the abundance and variety of plant-based foods available. It's a win-win for both your health and the environment!

Here are a few of the things we’re doing on campus to manage our environmental performance:

• WKU Restaurant Group is proud to have three Certified Green Restaurants(r) across campus. Fresh Food Company and Hilltopper Hub are both 3 Star Certified under the Green Restaurant Group Association's rigorous standards and Chick-fil-A is a 1 Start Certified Green Restaurant(r).
• We purchase local, seasonal, and responsibly raised, grown and sourced products whenever possible. We firmly believe responsible sourcing has a direct impact on people, animals, and the environment. We engage suppliers and partners to source environmentally and socially responsible products. We also host and participate in many events in Bowling Green, including Earth Day Festival, Market on the Avenue, and the Farmers Market!
• WKU Restaurant Group partners with campus to recycle cardboard and used cooking oil from all restaurants across campus. We are committed to minimizing our environmental footprint. Look for signs in our locations for information on where to put your recyclables.
• WKU Restaurant Group composts pre-consumer food in all locations and post-consumer food waste in Fresh Food Company and Hilltopper Hub.

Promoting planetary health on our path to net zero emissions. Review our Environmental, Social, Governance site for more information!