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  1. Chef William stands with his arms crossed and smiles for a photo. He wears a white chef coat and  blue hat. A commercial kitchen and serving station fills the background.

    Earth Month at Notre Dame: Chef William's Passion for Sustainability

    April 29, 2026

  2. Hundreds of silvery fish form a dense, swirling school in blue-green ocean water, with light filtering from above.

    A Thoughtful Lent: Embracing Sustainable Seafood at Notre Dame Dining

    March 18, 2026

  3. A man in a dark blue uniform and work boots smiles as he pulls a large blue recycling bin with a bright green "RECYCLING" label through a warehouse filled with shelving units and other bins.

    Highlighting progress: Sustainability data demonstrates a year of achievements

    January 08, 2026

  4. Recyclable and non-recyclable items sorted for disposal. Clean, dry items like plastic bottles, paper bags, and plastic containers point to a blue recycling bin. Used food containers, soiled paper, and wrappers point to a gray landfill bin. The "RecycleRight" logo is above, with the tagline "Keep it Dry, Clean & Loose."

    Recycling expansion continues in high-volume spaces

    August 19, 2025

  5. A large family group of men, women, and children stands in a field of tomato crops, some adults holding younger children on their shoulders.  They are casually dressed, and several are smiling.

    Fresh picked: Red Gold tomatoes add flavor to dining halls

    July 23, 2025

  6. Three men converse near a catering table with stacks of plates and trays of food.  A registration table and attendees are visible in the background.

    2025 Sustainability Celebration recognizes internal and external partners

    May 05, 2025

  7. A person wearing a plaid shirt holds a handful of freshly dug, dirt-covered potatoes over a wooden crate in a garden.

    Fries for Life: The Incredible Story of McCain® Foods' Sustainability Efforts

    May 01, 2025

  8. Packaged cookies lay on a table at the Inauguration picnic

    A Flavorful Celebration: Notre Dame's Culinary and Sustainability Teams Dazzle at Inauguration

    October 08, 2024

  9. Headshot of Karen Reed, an Asian woman with short black hair and glasses. She is wearing a name tag and gray collared shirt.

    Sustainability Spotlight: Karen Reed

    September 17, 2024

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