Sustainability
Lancer is committed to modeling sustainable practices in our operations wherever possible. Here are some of the initiatives undertaken in an effort to promote sustainable practices:
- At both Como Zoo and Science Museum of Minnesota, Lancer eliminated 70% of food packaging waste by switching from disposable plates and containers to china and stainless steel flatware.
- Lancer actively participates in the recycling of cardboard, plastic, glass and, in a growing number of accounts, the organic recycling of food scraps and waste.
- Lancer has eliminated the use of single service condiments and replaced them with bulk condiment dispensers wherever possible.
- When the use of disposable packaging cannot be avoided, Lancer sources food wares that are composed of rapidly renewable materials rather than petroleum based products whenever possible and practical.
- Lancer’s capital improvement plans include energy efficient equipment such as refrigerators, freezers and dishwashers that are U.S.E.P.A Energy Star qualified models.
- Lancer monitors electronic equipment for phantom loads.
- Lancer sources local products when possible to get the freshest ingredients as well as to reduce transportation costs and emissions.
- Lancer includes healthy alternatives on our menus to encourage our customers to increase their consumption of healthy grains, fresh fruits and vegetables, protein and complex carbohydrates.
- Lancer sources cleaning supplies that have the lowest Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content possible and are non-toxic whenever possible.
- Lancer created an outlet at the Minnesota State Fair called the Boulevard Grill which featured a locally sourced menu and the Minnesota farmers who produced the food used in the outlet.
