Sustainable Columbia
Columbia Dining is a partner working to help achieve goals set by the University's Sustainability Plan. Learn more about how our efforts are helping to create a more Sustainable Columbia.
THE REUSABLE ECO-CONTAINER
Making To-Go Dining More Sustainable
When you want to take a meal to-go but don't want to create extra waste, the eco-container is here for you. The eco-container is the only reusable container allowed in the dining halls and can be used to take a meal to-go at select locations. All Columbia Dining Plan Holders are eligible to join the program. Watch our Instagram reel to see the eco-container in action.
Our Sustainability Initiatives
Sustainable practices drive our purchasing decisions, menu development, and physical operations. We order from local businesses and farms, provide a wide range of daily vegan and vegetarian options and prioritize recycling and reuse. Learn more:
Our culinary team has added more plant-based items as a features on our menus, as part of our membership in the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative.