University Dining Services
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Green Cleaning Chemicals

Did you know most of us spend 90% of our time indoors? As part of UDS' sustainability programming, we have begun switching the all-purpose surface, glass and floor cleaning products we use to environmentally friendly ones. These products provide a healthier environment for all, minimize enviromental damage and reduce water and pollution potential.


The Power of Blue Cleaning

University Dining Services utilizes ActiveION® Ionator blue cleaning devices in our six residential restaurants, four food courts, Bistro West Restaurant and Nolte Restaurant. ActiveION Ionators change regular tap water water, through an electrical charge, into a powerful cleaning agent that replaces general purpose cleaners. Ionators are 99.9% effective in killing and eliminating dirt from dining room surfaces, while diverting chemicals from the waste stream and providing a safe environment for employees and customers. To learn more, visit activeion.com.


UDS Partners

Products purchased within University Dining Services have a significant impact on the health, culture, environment and economy. We work to support our community by purchasing products and services from women and minority-owned businesses. Here are a few of our partners:

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UDS Green Fact

Whenever possible, we use soy-based inks in our marketing materials because it's easier to recycle the paper we print on and it's more environmentally friendly.