
"Bring your own reusable cup" vending scheme
All hot drink vending machines offer a discount if you use your own cup rather than taking a disposable from the vending machine
Our environmental policy sets out the University of Southampton Catering Department’s intention to be more environmentally sustainable and minimise the impact of its business activities on the environment.
We recognise that day-to-day production, operation, service and disposal of food and drink is likely to consume moderately high levels of natural resources and generate significant volumes of packaging and food waste. It is therefore vital that we constantly take measures and review practices to reduce waste and manage our procurement processes to support and protect the environment, natural habitat and our precious eco-system.
Our Commitments:
The Arlott Bar and Piazza Coffee Bar on Highfield Campus are now palm oil free, and we are continuing to reduce palm oil in all of our catering outlets.
Go to the Arlott Bar on Highfield CampusWe are constantly increasing the number of vegan dishes and confectionery across all University campuses
Go to the Piazza restaurantAll hot drink vending machines offer a discount if you use your own cup rather than taking a disposable from the vending machine
The team at NOCS have also experimented with creating meals that are plastic-free from source to plate.
If you’re buying food to take away, considering bringing your own container.
This Environmental Policy was approved by the University of Southampton Environmental Strategy Committee, 2019
If we want to secure a healthy planet for all future generations, we must act now. Sustainability must be embedded in everyday life, in all decision-making and future investment.