Your Role
You play a crucial role in our sustainability journey.
Make mindful choices and opt for ethically sourced and responsibly produced meals. Be conscious of waste and encourage others to make sustainable choices.
Bottle Return
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat–Sun 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
We operate an on-campus bottle return room so you can recycle your clean plastics, glass bottles, and cans. After you make a return, you will be given a receipt, which can be redeemed for Tiger Bucks, cash, or funds to make purchases at The Corner Store.
- All returns must have the NY $.05 logo on the can or bottle
- You can return up to 100 containers at a time
- You can redeem your receipt at The Corner Store Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.-midnight, or Sat–Sun 10 a.m–midnight (cash redemptions on the weekends can only be made after 2:30 p.m.).
Choose Plant Based
Over 30% of food options on campus are plant-based. We committed to making 50% of restaurant menus plant-based by 2025. Swap out a meat protein for a plant-based one once a week. Try the build-your-own grain bowl at Gracie’s, the tempeh sandwich at Café and Market at Crossroads, the vegan grill at Brick City Café, or substituting meat for tofu at several of our dining locations.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Dishware
Dining in and using washable dishware is the most sustainable choice you can make to reduce waste produced by carry-out containers, paper and one-time use products.
OZZI
When you get your OZZI container, you are taking part in eliminating traditional disposable take-out containers. OZZI uses state-of-the-art technology to ensure that disposable take-out and other reusable containers are put to eco-friendly use.
Reusable Mug Program
Save some money and help the planet with our reusable mug program. Bring in your own clean, reusable cup or mug and pay the price of a small hot coffee at select dining locations.
Get Involved
RIT Community Garden
A group of RIT employees and students established and maintain a community garden on campus, near Gene Polisseni Center. You can sign up for your own parcel or share a parcel with an office or club. Learn More >
Donate to the RIT FoodShare
The RIT FoodShare is a center open to any member of the RIT community to donate non-perishable items, swap out items they have for those they want, or take items they need.
Learn More >