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The Goodwill store in West Campus. Since 2009, BU has partnered with Goodwill for the “Goodwill, Not Landfill” program, diverting otherwise reusable things away from landfills. LYNN ASARE-BEDIAKO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

If you’re looking to live city life sustainably, check out these eco-friendly businesses around BU

Mara Mellits June 2, 2023
"Every little bit we do contributes to not just our bodies, but the planet that we all share as well," said Live Alive Cafe CEO Bryan Timko. Live Alive is one of the many businesses around BU's campus that promote sustainable city-life.
Unmasked: What is your proudest moment?

Unmasked: What is your proudest moment?

Veronica Thompson April 25, 2023
What is your proudest moment? 
The vegan station at Boston University’s Warren Towers dining hall. BU Student Government’s FEAST encouraged BU students to go vegan or vegetarian for #1WeekBU during Earth Week. AMANDA CUCCINIELLO/DFP STAFF

Students challenged to go vegan, vegetarian for Earth Week

Melina Nguyen April 25, 2022
BU's FEAST had their #1WeekBU challenge and pledge for participants to go vegan or vegetarian for Earth Week.
East to West: Nov. 8, 2021

East to West: Nov. 8, 2021

Veronica Thompson November 8, 2021

It’s registration season! Today on East to West, we cover students with dietary restrictions commenting on BU dining options, students commenting on President Biden’s first year, WBUR Cityspace...

A vegan breakfast taco at the vegan station in West Campus Dining Hall. Boston University students with dietary restrictions and allergies have expressed dissatisfaction toward several meal options available at campus dining halls. AMANDA CUCCINIELLO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students with dietary restrictions, allergies comment on limited dining options on campus

Phil London November 5, 2021
Lack of variety, availability and clear labeling listed as concerns.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Minority Report: Let them eat meat

Lincoln Son Currie April 22, 2021
Meat destroys our planet, but meat “makes life worth living.”
Boston University students have found that dining hall menu items often change unexpectedly before they arrive to pick up food. ANH NGUYEN/ DFP FILE

Changes to the dining hall menu affect students meals, plans

Tanisha Bhat February 12, 2021
Boston University dining hall menus often unexpectedly change before meal services, which students say has caused them inconveniences with their number of meal swipes, dietary restrictions and overall expectations.
The Granby Commons dining hall at the Florence and Chafetz Hillel House upgrades its menu in time for the Fall 2017 semester. PHOTO COURTESY ROBIN EISENSON

BU Dining upgrades Granby Commons dining hall, includes vegan and kosher options

Jordan Kimmel September 21, 2017

Boston University Dining Services upgraded the Granby Commons dining hall on the third floor of the Florence and Chafetz Hillel House over the summer in an effort to enhance the quality and variety...

Life Alive plans to open Jan. 2018, replacing the Panera in Boston University's West Campus. PHOTO BY SYDNEY MAES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Organic, vegetarian Life Alive cafe plans January opening in West Campus

Alana Levene September 10, 2017

Life Alive Urban Oasis and Organic Cafe, a Boston-based organic and vegetarian cafe, will be opening its fourth location in January at 888 Commonwealth Ave., said the chain’s Cambridge General Manager...

The 20th annual Boston Veg Food Fest gathered many vegetarians and natural food providers on Saturday and Sunday. PHOTO BY JAKE FRIEDLAND/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston Veg Food Fest showcases healthy alternative eats that can’t be beet

Natasha Mascarenhas October 28, 2015

Boston’s resident herbivores “vegged” out Saturday and Sunday at the Boston Veg Food Fest, held in Roxbury Community College’s Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center by the Boston Vegetarian...

Whole Heart Provisions, located at 487 Cambridge St. in Allston and founded by James DiSabatino and Rebecca Arnold, will open this month. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Vegan cuisine takes on bold flavors at Whole Heart Provisions

Ross Hsu September 17, 2015

Rebecca Arnold, a chef who has worked at Pain D’Avignon, Alden & Harlow and Sarma, has always wanted to make a healthy fast-food joint. With Whole Heart Provisions in Allston, she’ll do just...

Going Green in dining halls

Daily Free Press Admin September 13, 2012

Boston University Dining Services offers different meat-free entrees each day, but what is a vegetarian to do on a down day in the dining hall, when the meat-free options are not as appetizing? With a...

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