University catering
- Disposable, no thanks! We only use reusable containers and in 2020 we introduced reusable tableware and deposit cups for coffee to-go.
- We continuously adjust the food production in the establishments to the number of guests. In this way, we avoid processing food that can no longer be sold.
- Food that is no longer used is not destroyed, but donated. For example, to aid organisations such as the Gasthaus or the Tafel in Dortmund. In addition, we have been handing in unsold goods via the app Too Good to Go since 11 July 2022.
- By developing our own productions - for example, our own pasta in the food faculty - we can produce according to demand, keep track of the list of ingredients and reduce packaging waste at the same time.
- Through workshops, we continuously raise awareness of the topic of sustainability among the staff in the dining halls.
- By participating in the European Broiler Chicken Initiative, we are also committed to improving animal welfare.(short report)
Our suppliers and products from the region
We focus on regional products and suppliers and thus avoid long transport routes. The overview map shows a selection of some of our regional suppliers and their products.
Aachen
Company: Lindt & Sprüngli GmbH
Products: Confectionery
Bergkamen
Company: Neuland GmbH
Products: Meat products and bratwurst
Dortmund
Company: Bäckerei Vorwerk
Products: Bread and baked goods
Company: Kronen Privatbrauerei Dortmund GmbH
Products: Beer
Dorsten
Company:Johann Spielmann GmbH
Products: Stiftsquelle mineral water
Duisburg
Company: Akser GmbH
Product: Chicken skewers
Düsseldorf
Company: be bananas GmbH
Products: Banana bread
Fröndenberg
Company: Ardeyer Landhähnchen GmbH
Products: Poultry sausage
Gelsenkirchen
Company: Gerlicher GmbH
Products: Palm fat-free frying oil
Hagen
Company: Früchte Boquoi
Products: Fruit and vegetables
Kempen
Company: Bauer Funken GmbH & Co KG
Products: Salads, wraps and desserts
Lüdinghausen
Company: PE. WE. GmbH
Products: Sandwiches
Lünen
Company: Bernemann & Röhl GmbH
Products: Meat and sausage products
Sevelen
Company: Die kleine Kartoffelfabrik GmbH & Co KG
Products: Potatoes
Soest
Company: Schwolle GmbH
Products: Sausages
Sprockhövel
Company: Lulus Coffee Factory
Products: Coffee
Waltrop
Company: Milchhof Billmann
Products: Milk and yoghurt
Mobility
- Together with our cooperation partner sigo, we have set up rental stations for e-bikes at several housing complexes. These are not only available to the tenants in the housing complexes, but can also be used by residents from the neighbourhood.
- Through CampusBike, we offer locations where students can rent bikes at special rates.
- E-vehicles have been added to the Studierendenwerk fleet.
- We make our housing complexes bicycle-friendly by creating secure on-site parking stations.
- Employees of the Studierendenwerk have the option of leasing a bicycle or e-bike through their employer.