Emerson College Gets REAL (Food)

Emerson College Gets REAL (Food)

The Issue

Emerson students have spoken--and they want REAL food on campus!

In a survey of 100 students, Emerson kids said they want fresh, healthy food that's grown in a sustainable way.  They want to know where their food is coming from and how it's made. 

As a college that prides itself on innovation in the arts, communication, and social issues, Emerson needs to join the growing movement of campuses across the nation that are bringing healthy, fresh, and sustainable foods into their dining facilities.

We, the undersigned, believe that Emerson College should commit itself to food that is truly just and sustainable.  For this reason, we request:

*Procurement of sustainable and just foods

*Public knowledge be made available on dining facility foods

*Sustainable waste disposal be made available

*Institutionalizing cooperation among the dining service provider, Emerson College, and students

 

Together, we can change Emerson's food landscape. It's time for our food to be as socially-conscious as we are! 

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Sarah CadorettePetition StarterI am an activist and writer, trying to use my skills to promote positive change worldwide. My passions are in sustainable food, immigration and human rights issues. I hope that by sharing the stories of people around the world, including myself, it will prompt people to take action. As James Baldwin said, "You write in order to change the world…. The world changes according to the way people see it, and if you alter, even by a millimeter, the way people look at reality, then you can change it.”
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The Issue

Emerson students have spoken--and they want REAL food on campus!

In a survey of 100 students, Emerson kids said they want fresh, healthy food that's grown in a sustainable way.  They want to know where their food is coming from and how it's made. 

As a college that prides itself on innovation in the arts, communication, and social issues, Emerson needs to join the growing movement of campuses across the nation that are bringing healthy, fresh, and sustainable foods into their dining facilities.

We, the undersigned, believe that Emerson College should commit itself to food that is truly just and sustainable.  For this reason, we request:

*Procurement of sustainable and just foods

*Public knowledge be made available on dining facility foods

*Sustainable waste disposal be made available

*Institutionalizing cooperation among the dining service provider, Emerson College, and students

 

Together, we can change Emerson's food landscape. It's time for our food to be as socially-conscious as we are! 

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Sarah CadorettePetition StarterI am an activist and writer, trying to use my skills to promote positive change worldwide. My passions are in sustainable food, immigration and human rights issues. I hope that by sharing the stories of people around the world, including myself, it will prompt people to take action. As James Baldwin said, "You write in order to change the world…. The world changes according to the way people see it, and if you alter, even by a millimeter, the way people look at reality, then you can change it.”
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Petition created on November 4, 2010