Hoping to take some food to go from the Dining Center? Take advantage of our reusable clamshell program!
Who can take out a clamshell?
Every residential student with a meal plan has access to up to two clamshell containers at a time. Everyone else can buy into the program for just $5 per semester.
How do I get a reusable clamshell?
When you swipe in for your meal, ask for a clamshell container. The cashier will hand you a container and indicate you have taken one out on your account. You can take out up to two at a time.
How do I return a clamshell?
When you swipe into your next meal, let the cashier know that you are returning a container. They will add it back to your account and you can place the container into the OZZI return bin.
Photo courtesy of OZZI.
How is the program different from previous years?
In the past, every student received a reusable clamshell when they moved in. Now, if you have a meal plan, you will automatically get access to up to two clamshells at a time but you will not be given them until you ask. Some students don’t ever take food to go, so this new version of the program will prevent containers from going to waste. This version should also be simpler: you no longer need to keep track of tokens when you are not using a container!
Who can I ask questions about this program?
You can send questions to sustainability@emerson.edu. Throughout the month of September, the Sustainability Manager and Bon Appetit will be tabling in the dining center every Wednesday for lunch and dinner to answer questions in person as well.
More details
1. When you present your Emerson ID to swipe in for a meal, let the cashier know that you would like to take food to go. The cashier will mark your account and give you a clean OZZI eco-to-go container. In addition, to-go cups are available at the beverage stations for you to take a hot or cold beverage to go!
2. Fill the container with whatever you would like, from any station in the Dining Center. Keep in mind that the container must close, but you can still choose to take a piece of hand fruit as well. No need to stop back at the cashier, just exit and enjoy your meal.
3. When you’re finished, empty the container and return it to the designated drop bins at the cashier stations. The cashier will mark your account “returned” and will take your dirty OZZI eco-to-go container to clean and sanitize it.
The cycle repeats, and you will reduce your environmental footprint by using your container again and again!
*Each student with a dining plan has 2 OZZI eco-to-go containers allocated to their account. Students may not have more than two Eco-clamshells checked out at any time. As you take and return your containers, the cashier will change the status on your Emerson dining account.
*Students with commuter dining plans and faculty/staff can purchase into the OZZI eco-to-go program for $5 at the beginning of each semester.