Duke University has banned the use of disposable plastics campus-wide for all Duke Dining locations. Part of The Deliberate Dining Project, the program bans single-use, carry-out plastic bags and disposable plastic food service wear.
According to Marcus Carson, assistant director of Duke Dining for Sustainability and Quality Control, “This change in policy is a big deal, and while not easy to implement, we are passionate about the impact the disposable plastics will have on the environment and are proud to be a national industry leader in this important effort.”