Times Log

Wednesday: I really enjoyed the article about colleges doing away with trays in the dining halls. Although New Hampshire was specifically not mentioned, I felt pretty proud that I go to a university where this habit has been adopted for a while now. The article mentioned "trayless Tuesdays," which as any UNH student knows, occurs every Tuesday in the Holloway Commons Dining Hall. I knew that the trayless method cut down on food waste, however, I was unaware that it saved water as well. Of the schools mentioned in the article, it was interesting to read about their individual motives for going trayless. For instance, at Skidmore College and Williams College went trayless for the environmental benefits like wasting less food and water, however, Cornell University's strategy was to move away from the institutional look and feel of the trays and conveyor belt. Therefore, whether it's for aesthetic reasons or environmental reasons, nearly everyone benefits from the fast growing trend of going trayless.