Green2Go Program Info

What is the Green2Go Program?

Green2Go is Penn Dining's signature program to reduce disposable materials in our residential dining cafes. In practice since 2013, the program has prevented 171,000 clamshells from entering the waste stream annually. 

How do students engage in the Green2Go Program?

  • All students on a Dining Plan are automatically eligible.
  • Green2Go Containers are provided to all campus residents when they move in. 
  • Diners can use the containers at Hill College House, Lauder College House, Kings Court English, 1920 Commons, Gutmann College House.
  • After you enter the cafe, select your meal, fill your container and head on your way.
  • Once you have finished your meal, please RINSE the container, and return it to one of the drop-off at any of the participating locations.

What locations are participating in this program?

  • Diners can use the containers at Hill College House, Lauder College House, Kings Court English, 1920 Commons, New College House West.
  • At this time, only Residential Dining is participating in the program.

What about utensils?

For students living on campus, Penn Dining provided each student with a reusable utensil kit at the beginning of the academic year. We encourage the community to utilize these when grabbing a meal to-go.

As needed disposable utensils will be provided, but highly encourage students/faculty/staff to use the set of reusable cutlery for their room/office due to the sustainable nature of the program.

Do I have to rinse the container before I bring it back?

Yes, all Green2Go containers need to be returned/exchanged in rinsed condition.

Can I put the Green2Go container in the microwave?

Yes!

Can I reuse a Green2Go container or bring my own container?

  • No. All containers need to be rinsed after use, but in order to assure “healthy conditions”, freshly sanitized Green2Go containers will be provided for each visit.
  • Penn Dining will run all used containers through our industrial strength dishwasher at a temperature of 180 degrees. That’s 60 degrees hotter than your standard home dishwasher.
  • We take responsibility for cleaning all containers to ensure proper sanitization.

I am not a Dining Plan Holder. Can I still participate in the program?

Anybody who chooses to eat at the participating locations may utilize the Green2Go Program.

Can I keep my Green2Go container?

All Green2Go containers must be turned in at the end of each semester so Penn Dining can evaluate the inventory.