Dining

Dascomb Container Program

Study Break Specials

The new Dascomb container program allows students to take out food from Dascomb Dining Hall in reusable containers rather than disposable plastic. The program is designed to reduce solid waste produced by CDS, and is a step toward Oberlin's goal of climate neutrality.

Signing Up:
  • Tell the cashier at Dascomb that you would like to join the program. The cashier will swipe your card and hand you 2 carabiners
    • One red for a large white, divided (3 compartment) container
    • One pink with a blue stripe for a small blue container
  • Combining containers allows compartments for 1 entrée and 3 side dishes

Using the Container:
  • Show your carabiner to the server and your food will be served in the reusable container corresponding to the color of the carabiner shown
  • When you check out, the cashier will swipe your card and collect the carabiner corresponding to the container(s) used
  • You can carry the container with you, or take it to your room and keep it in the refrigerator

Safety Recommendations:
  • Eat food within one hour of service
  • If you plan to eat the food later, place in refrigerator
  • When you plan to consume the food, fully reheat food to 160 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Rinse the container before returning

Returning the Container:
  • Hand the empty container to the cashier and you will receive a carabiner that corresponds to the type of container you return

Incentives:
  • For the remainder of the semester, you will receive 25 cents in flex points, each time you utilize the program
  • Once a month, the student with the highest number of uses will receive an additional $15 in flex

End of Year Container Return:
  • At the end of the year, all containers, lids, and carabiners must be returned.
  • Students will be billed $12 for container/lid combinations; or $6/container; $6/lid not returned
  • If a carabiner is lost, the student will be charged $6



CDS Recyclers Corner

Dascomb Container Program:

Congratulations to our top 4 winners based on use of the Dascomb Container Program

  • Janani Sridhar - $20
  • Sarah Gardner - $20
  • Lisa Brown - $15
  • Ellen Braverman - $10


Reminder: Week of October 6, 2007

In the "All you Care to Eat" Dining Halls

  • Check out all the options, only choose what you really want
  • If you are not sure about a dish, ask for a taste
  • Specify your portion size
  • Only choose a few options at first, you can always go back for seconds



Updated: 2/23/2008