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Partnering For Sustainability

Seneca Dining has been supporting Seneca Polytechnic and Aramark’s Sustainability goals and efforts by reducing waste, training staff, adopting sustainable practices, bringing reusable/recyclable packaging, and educating consumers.

See programs and initiatives offered by Seneca Dining Services:

Bring Your Own Mug

 

We're always looking for ways to make your coffee experience delicious and Eco-friendly. That's why we're excited to introduce our "Bring Your Own Mug" initiative, and as a token of our appreciation for your commitment to sustainability, we're offering an exclusive 25¢ discount on your favorite coffee when you bring your own mug.

🌱 Why Bring Your Own Mug Matters 🌱

We believe in the power of small changes to make a big difference. By choosing to bring your own mug, you're helping us reduce single-use plastic waste and lessen our environmental footprint. Together, we can take a step towards a greener and cleaner future.

💚 How It Works 💚

1. Grab Your Mug: Whether it's your favorite travel tumbler, a quirky ceramic cup, or a trusty thermos, bring it along when you visit the above-mentioned locations.

2. Choose Your Brew: Explore our extensive menu and select your preferred coffee or beverage. We offer a wide range of options to satisfy every taste bud.

3. Show Your Mug: When you're ready to order, simply present your reusable mug to our friendly Baristas.

4. Enjoy the Savings: We'll apply a generous 25¢ discount to your order to thank you for supporting our Eco-friendly mission.

This Program is only applicable at selected locations. Please ask one of our Baristas at Tim Horton’s and Starbucks for a relevant program, or reach out to us on our Instagram @senecadining.

Friendlier Containers 

To help eliminate single-use packaging on campus, we’ve partnered with Friendlier to swap out some of the packaging used with recyclable and reusable food containers. Read about our waste sorting stations for more information:

  • Friendlier re-usable containers are available at The Pond, Newnham’s Cafeteria
  • Friendlier containers and lids can be returned to a Friendlier sorting bin at:

King Campus

  • Connection Café, Garriock Hall
  • Cafeteria, Garriock Hall
  • Lobby, Residence

Newnham Campus

  • Outside Room A3513, Building A
  • Level 2, Building A
  • Room B4075, Building B
  • Vestibule leading to the bus stop at Level 2, Building C
  • Flint and Feather, Room D1025, Building D
  • Outside Room D2000, Building D
  • The Pond, Newnham’s Cafeteria, Building D
  • Employee lounge kitchens in level 4 and 5, Building K
  • Willy T’s, Room K3201, Building K
  • Newnham Campus Residence

Seneca@York Campus

  • Cafeteria, Stephan E. Quinlan Building
  • Outside Room 1037, Stephan E. Quinlan Building

Please empty all containers before disposing.

Seneca Farm Produce 

The Seneca Farm. Herb.Since September 2023, Seneca Polytechnic has been on an innovative journey to enhance food security and sustainability on campus through The Seneca Farm.   

The farm uses hydroponic growing technology to produce fresh, package-free greens inside repurposed shipping containers on Newnham Campus. The greens are then used in the Newnham Campus cafeteria. In addition to providing healthy produce for staff and students, the farm supports Seneca's strategic goals of increasing local and sustainable food, reducing carbon emissions, and fostering community engagement in sustainability. 

The Seneca Farm is currently producing 6 kg of leafy greens per week. These leafy greens consist of Basil and Cilantro, which are used by the Seneca Dining Chef's in preparing Pesto and salads for the Pizza Pasta station.