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The Vermont Cynic
The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic
The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic
Photo Illustration: Due to extreme losses of EcoWare containers in the fall 2021 semester, dining halls have moved away from the honor system and back to the original cow tags.

EcoWare losses down from last year

Andrew Gould, News Editor • February 13, 2023

EcoWare loss has eased while the reusable containers account for less of the meals served in campus dining halls, according to Nicole Reilly, UVM Dining’s sustainability and campus partnerships manager. By...

The new EcoWare system debuts in February, granting every on-campus student a complementary EcoWare membership. They can use their token to borrow EcoWare but if they lose the token or the container they must buy back into the program for $7.50. Retail Points, Cat$cratch or credit/debit can be used.

86% of 5,000 EcoWare containers lost during fall semester

Rylie Blanchfield, Cynic News Reporter • February 1, 2022

Last semester, 4,300 of the 5,000 EcoWare containers went missing, said Nicole Reilly, UVM Dining sustainability and campus partnership manager.  The loss pushed the program to stop using the honor...

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