Information about Sustainability efforts on campus.

Did you know Dining Services sources food from many local farmers, growers and distributors? The list changes throughout the year depending on seasonality and availability.

Dining Services recycles from all dining locations across campus.  We are committed to minimizing our environmental footprint.  Look for signs in our locations for information on where to put your recyclables.

By dining trayless, you have helped positively impact the waste stream.  Dining trayless minimizes food waste, conserves energy and water, and reduces the amount of cleaning chemicals entering the waste stream.

One hundred percent of dining services used fryer oil is recycled. 

Help us go zero-waste by joining the Fordham University ReusePass reusable to-go program!

This free borrow and return program for reusable containers is now available on campus! ReusePass helps support our sustainability efforts and reduces waste from our dining program by using reusable containers for to-go orders.

PLEASE NOTE: beginning February 2nd, opting for a single-use container instead of a reusable container will incur a $2.50 environmental fee.

How to Use Reusepass (in-person)

1. Sign Up: Go to reusepass.com/fordham to create your free account
2. Rent: Use your ReusePass QR to check out reusable containers
Pro Tip: add your ReusePass QR code to Apple Wallet or screenshot for easy access
3. Enjoy: Enjoy your waste-free meal and return your container within 3 days.

How to Order with ReusePass (Grubhub)

1. Order: Select the reusables container option in your Grubhub app when placing your order.
2. Enjoy: Enjoy your waste-free meal and track your rentals at reusepass.com.
3. Return: Return your reusable container within 3 days.

Participating Locations

Community Dining Hall
Cosi
Dagger John's
Marketplace
Ram Cafe
Schmeltzer Dining Room
Urban Kitchen
Vasillou Faculty Dining Room

How to Return Your Container(s)

1. Remove any remaining food from your container
2. Place your empty container into the return bin or dish carousel at these participating locations:

Community Dining Hall (dish belt)
Cosi (return bin)
Dagger John's (return bin) 
Marketplace (dish belt)
Ram Cafe (return bin)
Schmeltzer Dining Room (return bin)
Urban Kitchen (return bin)

3. That’s it! After you return your container our dining team scans, washes, and sanitizes your container so it can be used again and again. Your ReusePass account will update to reflect your return within 24-48 hours.

Why Reuse?

Reduce Waste
95% of plastics don't get recycled–even if you throw them in the blue bin! Instead, most single-use plastics end up in our oceans and landfills and bodies. Each time you choose to reuse, one less container goes to landfill.

Avoid Emissions

The production of single-use containers, even compostable ones, is a resource-intensive process. Each time you reuse, one less container needs to bemanufactured, shipped overseas, and delivered to your campus.

Save Water

Yes, reuse requires washing. However, this sanitization process uses less water than is required for the production of a new single-use container.