Concordia College

Dining Services Goes Trayless

Jun 09, 2009

Concordia's main dining hall, Anderson Commons, became trayless June 8 in an effort to reduce wasted food, electricity, water and chemical usage.

Studies have shown diners will take and waste less food without trays to carry their dishes. In fact, when trays were removed from Anderson Commons for two days in 2008 food waste was reduced by 109.87 pounds or 40 percent. Liquid waste was reduced by 7.35 quarts or 43 percent.

Guests in Anderson Commons who have a special need for a tray may request one at the checker stand.

Read more about trayless dining.