The 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 a carabiner.
• You will be charged $3 to purchase the container. You may keep the container or return it at the end of the year for a refund.

Using the Container:

• Show your carabiner to the server and your food will be served in a reusable container.
• When you check out, the cashier will charge you for the meal, collect the carabiner, and add 25 cents to your Flex Points.

Safety Recommendations:

• Eat food within one hour of being served.
• If you plan to eat the food later, store it in a refrigerator.
• When you plan to consume the food, fully reheat to 165 degrees Fahrenheit
• Rinse the container before returning.

Returning the Container:

• Hand a used container to the cashier and you will receive another carabiner that you can use to obtain a new container.

Incentives:

• You will receive 25 cents in flex points each time you participate in the program (Flex points will be accumulated and deposited into your account on a monthly basis).
• Once a semester, the student with the highest number of uses will receive an additional $5 in flex points.

Leaving the Program:

• At the end of the year, containers may be returned for a $3 refund instead of receiving a new carabiner.



Updated: 10/1/2011