Dining Services is committed to looking at the menu options during graduation. Since graduation occurs in May, when the supplies of local and organic foods from the previous growing season are dwindling and the stocks are almost depleted, it is not possible to increase the numbers of local and organic food items for the Green Graduation. Colby is currently working with the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) and the Farm Fresh Connection to see if more purchases can be made in the future. By creating demand for local and organic products, Colby is helping the Farm Fresh Connection and MOFGA create a market for more local suppliers.

During the Green Graduation, Colby College is committed to minimizing our use of plastics. We have eliminated as much plastic as possible, including the packets of plastic flatware, wrapped in plastic, that are traditionally used at the picnics, lobster bake, and all the meals that are not catered. Colby Dining Services has committed to use biodegradable flatware, paper hot cups lined with biodegradable plastic, and a biodegradable cup for cold products.