- Students purchase container from Sodexo cashier at Westside Hall’s Food on Demand (FoD) for $5 (refundable deposit)
- Student uses container
- Student returns container to cashier, and receives a new container
- Containers are collected in wheeling tote before being sanitized in a dishwasher
A Community Commitment to Go Green
The University is committed to be a leader in supporting a greener and more sustainable campus. We are pleased to share that in partnership with Sodexo, we are piloting a program in Westside Hall’s Food on Demand to replace our disposable “to-go” food containers with a program of return and reusable food containers.
Programs such as these are important as they reduce our dependency on our limited natural resources, reduce waste, and lessen greenhouse gases created when producing single-use items. In addition, there are many other benefits associated with a shift to reusable systems as we strive to create a more sustainable campus and world.
Along with the Undergraduate Student Government Association and the University’s Office of Sustainability, we thank you for your support of this program and your commitment to a more sustainable future. for a video highlighting our new program and how it works. You may also contact the University Office of Sustainability at lmiller@newhaven.edu. For more information about the University’s sustainability initiatives, visit newhaven.edu/sustainability and follow us @unewhavensustainability.
Container Sustainability Facts
- BPA free
- Made of greater than 50% recycled plastic
- Made in the USA
- Reduces the amount of trash sent to landfill and burn facilities
- Reduces need for new materials to be utilized
- B-Corp Certified
How Does It Work?
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Where can I purchase a container?
Reusable containers are available at FoD.
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How much do the containers cost?
Each container costs $5.
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What if I lose or forget my container?
You will need to purchase another container for $5
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What if my container breaks?
While this is quite uncommon, Sodexo will provide a new container for you. Once you have had more than one broken container you will be asked to pay an additional $5
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How does the container get cleaned?
University of New Haven Dining Services will clean and sanitize them in a commercial dishwashing machine.
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Can I bring my own container and have you put my meal in it?
For food and sanitation as well as health and safety reasons, only properly cleaned and sanitized containers handled by our staff can be used.
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