Sustainability Initiatives
We don’t just talk about sustainability - we take action. Check out some of the ways we're reducing our environmental impact and creating a positive impact on our community.
Working Toward Zero Waste
We proudly support the sustainability goals of the Sacramento State. Here are a few active initiatives.
Robust Recycling
We recycle cardboard, metal, paper, glass, and accepted plastic products, and we recycle uncommon items—such as batteries and printer cartridges—wherever possible.
Collaborative Composting
We work with Sac State Sustainability to collect organic materials—including food waste and compostable service items such as napkins and wooden stir sticks—to be composted into useable, nutrient-rich soil amendments.
Proactive Prevention
We use tracking and forecasting tools to proactively identify food waste trends in order to alter our preparation accordingly.
Your Choices Can Make a Daily Impact
Our goal is to make it easy to offer you nutritious, environmentally, and socially conscious options wherever possible.
Showcasing Our Local Partner Relationships
Hornet Hospitality sources food from many local farmers, growers, and distributors. Our partners change throughout the year depending on seasonality and availability.
Bee Sweet Citrus (Fowler, CA)
Offering a diverse selection of citrus—Navel Oranges, mandarins, lemons, and grapefruit, as well as specialty citrus varieties—Bee Sweet Farms delivers delicious organically grown and harvested citrus with immunity-boosting nutrients.
Riverdog Farm (Guinda, CA)
A certified organic farm in the Capay Valley, Riverdog Farm cultivates a wide variety of produce including heirloom tomatoes, lettuces, summer squash, and spring onions. Known for its regenerative farming methods and deep ties to the local food movement, Riverdog Farm supplies nutrient-dense vegetables that highlight the best of Northern California’s growing season.
LoCA Blueberry Farm (Lodi, CA)
Nestled in the heart of Lodi’s agricultural belt, LoCA Blueberry Farm offers fresh, locally grown blueberries known for their vibrant flavor and antioxidant-rich profile. With a commitment to sustainable farming practices, LoCA delivers seasonal harvests that support community health and regional food systems.
Our Local Sourcing List is Always Growing!
- Alemaya Farm (Guinda, CA)
- Azolla Farm (Pleasant Grove, CA)
- Brisa Ranch (Pescadero, CA)
- Cadena Farm (Esparto, CA)
- Cloverleaf Farm (Dixon, CA)
- Comanche Creek Farms (Chico, CA)
- Durst Organic Growers (Esparto, CA)
- Fiery Ginger Farm (West Sacramento, CA)
- Full Belly Farm (Guinda, CA)
- JSM Organics (Royal Oaks, CA)
- Lockewood Acres (Vacaville, CA)
- Mt. Moriah Farms (Lodi, CA)
- Pasture 42 (Guinda, CA)
- Pure Honey (Winters, CA)
- Terra Firma Farm (Winters, CA)
- The Natomas Farm (Rio Linda, CA)
- Wild River Fruit (Marysville, CA)
More Ways to Go Green with Hornet Hospitality
Choose to Reuse
The Reusable Green Box Program is a sustainable to-go meal option for Meal Plan holders at The Servery at the Dining Commons. It allows you to use a Meal Swipe to take your meal with you instead of dining in.
Learn MoreGet Involved
Throughout the year, we host engaging events that celebrate and promote sustainable dining practices. From Wipe Out Waste and Local Harvest to the Golden Ticket Dinner, Earth Day Celebration, and Farm to Fork, each event is designed to educate, inspire, and bring our campus community together around sustainability.
Upcoming EventsFood Donation
Hornet Hospitality partners with ASI Food Pantry and Basic Needs Resource Center to donate food and grocery products to reduce food waste.
