Sustainability Practices
Here on campus, we prideourselves in our growing actions towards climate change and sustainablepractices. We are always growing and looking to learn more. Keep up with@ocsustainabilty on Instagram to learn more sustainable practices around campus
Ecobox Exchange Program
The EcoBox program not only helps the environment by reducing waste but it also is a great way to takea meal on the go. With a one-time cost of five dollars, you can commit to our sustainable program here on campus.
How to Use Your Box
- With a one-time cost of five dollars for your green or clear box
- When returning you can get a replacement for your old eco box
- Fill up two boxes per meal swipe Green boxes can be used in Stevenson or Lord Saunders
- Clear boxes can only be used in Clarity to prevent cross-contamination
- Not taking food to go? Ask for a card to use for the next time you want to take your meal to go
Why Join the Program?
- Using reusable containers reduces our GHG emissions
- Reduce waste in landfills caused by single-use packaging
- Make taking meals on the go fast and convenient
- With a one-time cost of five dollars for your green or clear box
- When returning you can get a replacement for your old eco box
- Fill up two boxes per meal swipe Green boxes can be used in Stevenson or Lord Saunders
- Clear boxes can only be used in Clarity to prevent cross-contamination
- Not taking food to go? Ask for a card to use for the next time you want to take your meal to go
Single Use Plastic Water Bottle Pan
Did you know, in 1999 Oberlin College students bound together to ban the use of single plastic water bottles? Today in 2024 we are reflecting on all of our sustainability practices on campus more than ever.
In partnership with the college, we are participating in the single-use plastic water bottle ban here on campus. Look for our hands-free bottle-filling water station all around campus and dining locations. Check-in with Oberlin College Office of Energy and Sustainability and Heather Adelman for more information coming soon!
Composting On Campus
We have been taking hugesteps to making all of our dining locations a compost friendly destination. Weare adding more and more compost bins throughout dining and retail locations aswell as our dining dinnerware and flatware.
Our catering events even host multiple zero waste events a year and areactively working to close the gap for the small few events and work that are atthe 99%.
We can compost plastic andpaper cups that are BPI certified. Look for the green stripe to recognize them!
