Sick of food waste? Same here. Sign up for Free Food Alert to end food waste and get free food. The program sends notifications about free food giveaways on campus making you a part of the solution in reducing food waste!
Every week there are dozens of catered events around campus with leftover food. Want to send out alerts about leftover food after an event? Create an account and make a real impact on food waste while helping students experiencing food insecurity.
Sign up today using your uOttawa email address to receive notification and to pick up free food!
Food Services has a multi-prong approach to waste reduction.
The reusable cup program is a reliable and easy way to contribute toward a cleaner and greener campus. Bring your clean reusable cup to participating locations on campus to get:
As part of uOttawa's commitment to a sustainable future, we're implementing a greener, waste-free dining experience. In accordance with the federal ban on single-use plastics, we've reduced the consumption of disposable utensils.
Wooden compostable alternatives are available with a surcharge of 25 cents upon request behind the counter. Let's work together to minimize waste by opting for reusable alternatives. Purchase your Gee-Gees reusable stainless steel cutlery today.
Friendlier is a reusable container program. By moving to a reusable container program, we will be saving hundreds of single-use plastic containers from the landfill. Learn more and join the Friendlier revolution!
Marine Stewardship Council: Marine Stewardship Council certified since 2016. MSC tracks wild seafood from the ocean to your plate to deliver the world’s most sustainable seafood.
Fairtrade Campus: FairTrade Campus designation since 2014. FairTrade ensures fair prices for the farmers, workers, and companies who grow our food, such as coffee, tea, and chocolate.
Aquaculture Stewardship Council: Aquaculture Stewardship Council certified in 2019. ASC certifies farmed seafood from around the world and to uOttawa’s Dining Hall.
