Eat and shop sustainably
Find out how you can eat, drink and shop sustainably on campus.
There are many ways you can implement sustainable measures into your eating and shopping routine. Bring your reusable YORCUP coffee cup, dive into the Swap Shop to trade clothing, and explore Scoop for eco-friendly groceries. Get involved with our "Shop, Save, and Sustain" scheme to enjoy eating for less while helping reduce food waste.
Eat and drink sustainably
Shop, Save and Sustain scheme
Our Shop, Save and Sustain scheme aims to tackle food waste on campus alongside raising money for local charities and giving staff and students the opportunity to grab a bargain.
The scheme offers up to 50% off hot meals 15 minutes before lunch ends at outlets serving hot food. Make sure to bring your own container for takeaways. Up to 50% off some chilled food is also available 15 minutes before closing. This includes items nearing expiry, damaged goods, and other potential waste. Visit selected campus restaurants between 7:15pm and 7:30pm to buy selected hot meals for £2.50, with £1 from each purchase donated to a York food charity.
Commercial Services sustainability
Commercial Services Catering and Hospitality plays a key role in the provision and support of more sustainable choices for our customers. Find out more about their initiatives and how you can get involved in eating and drinking more sustainably.
Shop sustainably
Scoop
Shop sustainably with Scoop, a student co-operative run by its members in Derwent College (to your right as you walk towards Courtyard), room D/M/028, providing organic, exploitation-free and local produce at affordable prices.
Swap, donate and sell
For staff: Slack channels
Sell, donate or collect items through the University’s recycle slack channels: #recycle-chat - advertise or collect free items for private and home use. #recycle-for-sale-or-wanted - advertise items that you would like to sell rather than throw away and collect items that you would like to buy. Use Warp IT for UoY owned items.