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Convenience Goes Green

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SXU Dining Services opens Eco-friendly Convenience Store


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Located in McCarthy Hall, Rhubarb’s is Saint Xavier University’s all-new convenience store. Featuring a wide selection of organic products, from fruit smoothies made with organic sparkling green tea, to organic fruit, Rhubarb’s seeks to have a minimal carbon footprint. T-shirts worn by employees are made with organic material, and the carryout bags mare made with recycled paper. Products are displayed in woven baskets made from seaweed. Cups and salad packaging are made from renewable and compostable materials.

Another unique feature of Rhubarb’s is the use of recycled materials in the flooring and ceiling tiles, recycled glass countertops, hi-efficiency lighting and an energy saving smart thermostat.

Rhubarb’s is affordable, healthy, convenient and smart.

Rhubarb’s is open seven days a week until midnight. Check http://www.dineoncampus.com/sxu for hours.

View Campus Dining Services' many eco-friendly practices (PPT).

"Chartwells is excited to be part of an innovative, sustainable project such as Rhubarb’s, the first specialty C-store of its kind in the central region of Chartwells Higher Education Division. Chartwells is committed to sustainability. The partnership with Saint Xavier University and its Facilities Management team has been essential in linking this innovative retail destination to the President’s Climate Commitment pledge of eliminating greenhouse gas emissions."
-Stuart Henning, Vice President Chartwells Central Region

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