Green isn't just one of our colors — it's a promise. We partner with vendors who prioritize sustainability and ethical sourcing.
Charlotte is proud to offer fair-trade products throughout campus and source from local farmers when possible. Dining halls also exclusively use cage-free eggs and have earned Green Star certifications for their efforts in waste reduction, nutritional diversity, energy conservation and more.
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You can be a part of our sustainability efforts by using an OZZI reusable container.
An active, maintained bee colony at the South Village Deck produces raw honey. The bees and their hives serve as a teaching tool, both on the importance of pollination and on craftable, eco-friendly items like beeswax wraps and honey soap!
Charlotte's GROW hydroponic towers cultivate a fresh experience for the campus community. The leafy greens and herbs are harvested for consumption at the dining halls — just steps away from where they were grown!
Starting in 2018, these towers have grown over 170 pounds of leafy greens and herbs.
The greens grown in-house are used in teaching kitchens and the dining halls!
The GROW hydroponic towers are stationed at the entrance of SoVi Dining Hall.
Dine On Campus provides a further look into sustainable food operations and practices at Charlotte.
The Office of Sustainability is dedicated and committed to supporting sustainability efforts throughout campus.