Due to the loss of over 4,300 reusable EcoWare containers last semester, UVM Dining is returning to an EcoWare exchange system this semester. Learn more about how 86% of EcoWare containers were lost in this Vermont Cynic article featuring some of our Eco-Reps!
Visit an Eco-Rep EcoWare table this month or cashier in Central, Redstone or Harris Millis dining anytime to claim your FREE membership and learn more.
In dining halls you can get a meal to-go using EcoWare (once per meal period):
- Give your EcoWare token to the cashier and ask for an EcoWare container (a flat box or soup container). If you would like to also dine-in, please inform the cashier, and they will have you swipe for that meal.
- Fill your EcoWare with food from the dining hall. Leave the dining hall and enjoy your meal.
- Return your empty EcoWare container to an EcoWare return bin located in most dining locations. You will receive a new token (or clean container if you are ready for your next to-go meal).
In the retail locations you can opt for your meal to be served in EcoWare (where available):
- Give your EcoWare token to the cook/server and ask for an EcoWare container (a flat box or soup container).
- Save 25 cents at the register. Enjoy your meal.
- Return your empty EcoWare container to an EcoWare return bin located in most dining locations. You will receive a new token.
- You should always have either a coin OR a container. Don't give up one without getting the other in exchange.
- Don't ditch your container anywhere -- return it to an EcoWare bin.
- The clip is yours to keep for convenience. You only need to exchange the coin itself with Dining staff.