Sodexo, a leading foodservice provider for campuses and universities across the U.S., proudly announces a partnership with Topanga. Through this partnership, Sodexo campuses will measure environmental impact, monitor daily participation, and track progress in reducing plastic usage by implementing reusable containers in cafeterias and retail venues operated by Sodexo.
“We are fully committed to advancing sustainability on campus and our partners must share this common goal in supporting Sodexo and the clients we serve,” said Director of Sustainability & CSR for Sodexo Campus, Kate Shearer. “Through our collaboration with Topanga, we aim to ignite transformative changes by promoting small actions, such as transitioning to reusable containers, that will drive significant impacts over time. It is our goal to empower students to adopt sustainable practices in Sodexo-led dining halls and Topanga will play a crucial role in achieving this ongoing aspiration.”
Sodexo campuses will soon introduce Topanga’s ReusePass, an advanced reusable to-go program that employs track-and-trace technology to deliver measurable benefits and ensure a seamless experience for students. For a Sodexo campus that’s already adopted ReusePass, Saint Mary’s College of California operated by Sodexo’s Good Eating Company, key outcomes include a 97% return rate with 11 reuses per container so far. The implementation of reusable containers has encouraged students to rethink their usage of chinaware and serves as another example of Saint Mary’s College of California’s commitment to sustainability.
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Sodexo campuses currently using Topanga’s ReusePass or set for implementation this fall include:
SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, NY
University of Maine, Orono, ME
University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro, NC
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
Saint Mary’s College of California
“We are delighted to announce our partnership with Sodexo, a leader in both foodservice and sustainable practices for colleges and universities nationwide,” said Founder and CEO, Page Schult, Topanga. “It’s a privilege to support Sodexo and its campus partners, and enhance their sustainability efforts by deploying effective, proven solutions, as demonstrated by our successful work with Sodexo at Saint Mary’s College of California.”
Sodexo Campus goes beyond ordinary campus dining and facilities management, meeting and exceeding students’ expectations and delivering sustainable solutions that enhance dining programs and benefit Sodexo’s partners. From deploying fleets of food delivery robots to fueling student athletes, Sodexo Campus is an award-winning partner to approximately 425 institutions across the U.S.
SOURCE: Businesswire