Sustainability
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Food and beverages

At a time when the impacts of climate change and the scarcity of resources are becoming ever more visible, the discourse about the ecological footprint of our diet is gaining more importance. Making the change to a plant-based diet is one of the most effective ways in which we can reduce our ecological footprint. At the University of Vienna, the ‘Verpflegung’ (sustainable meals) working group of the Sustainability Advisory Board is actively promoting food sustainability. It identifies relevant topics, develops recommendations and proposals for measures, and coordinates with responsible stakeholders in order to establish a future-oriented University.

In conversation with the ‘Verpflegung’ working group

The ‘Verpflegung’ (sustainable meals) working group of the Sustainability Advisory Board focuses on food sustainability at the University of Vienna – from cafeteria menu planning to raising awareness. The members of the working group present their goals and current projects in this interview.

To the Interview (in German)

Barbara Mair
Article by the ‘Verpflegung’ working group

How do diet and climate change relate to each other?

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Sustainability at the University of Vienna

Unlike in Germany, in Austria there is no legal mandate to provide catering for university members. Nevertheless, the University of Vienna actively promotes ecologically sustainable meals. The University helps in making your decision to lead a plant-based diet easier by deliberately choosing purely vegan and vegetarian catering firms for newly leased cafeteria locations. For example, the cafeteria at Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz (OMP) and at the UBB (both operated by Library Café) offer vegan and vegetarian meals.

  • Lia Canteen at OMP

    The Lia Canteen at Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz offers exclusively vegan and vegetarian lunch menus in a cozy atmosphere. The canteen offers a wide range of meals, which are prepared fresh daily. The coffee specialities are a memorable highlight and are prepared from high-quality, fair trade coffee beans.

    Mensa OMP Ausgabestation
    Nachhaltigkeitsbüro

  • Lia Bistro in the hUBB

    The Lia Bistro is part of the hUBB, with 550 square metres of space for up to 180 patrons. Here, you can enjoy vegan and vegetarian meals every day.

    University of Vienna Biology Building (UBB)
    Bruno Klomfar

Tip

With the ÖH canteen stickers students get a discount on every canteen menu at the University of Vienna. 

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