Filtered Water in Food Court
and Market Place Q&A

Why is bottled water no longer available on
meal exchange in these two locations?
A: Studies show that bottling water creates large amounts of waste and that the water in the bottles is often tap water.  Based on these facts we wanted to give our customers the opportunity to reduce waste and energy by implementing a filtered water program.

How am I to get water if I want it with my meal?
A: We encourage all customers to utilize filtered water.  However, if you would like bottled water you can purchase it for an additional cost as a part of your meal.  You can use meal exchange for your meal and dining dollars to pay for the bottle of water.

To make the new water filter program as green as possible we have switched  from paper cups to one made from plant material which is compostable and better for the environment. 

If you want to further reduce waste you can purchase a reusable aluminum water bottle to fill-up.  Each time you use a reusable water bottle we will donate 5 cents to a local charity!

By The Way - The Environmental Protection Agency says that New York tap water is so clean it doesn't need filtration!  New York tap water is naturally filtered in the ecosystem; which naturally dissolves minerals in the water as the water travels from its source of 19 reservoirs and 3 lakes into our local facuets.

Interesting Water Bottle Facts
-Bottles used to package water take over 1,000 year to bio-degrade and if incinereated, they produce toxic fumes.
-Only 1 out of 5 water bottles are recycled; 80% end up as litter.
-U.S. landfills are overlowing with 2 million tons of discarded water bottles.

For More Information on Tap Water

NYC 2008 Water Report

Tap'D website



 
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Special Thanks to everyone who donated 2 dining dollars to Million Trees NYC.  NYU Dining was able to raise $600 which equates to 1 tree to the organization.  For your outstanding work, NYU Dining Meal Members will be recognized by Million Trees NYC on their donor list.

Campus Chef Nov.18 at 7pm in U-Hall Commons Cafe
Learn to prepare a simple and healthy meal that is easy enough to prepare in your campus kitchen.  Campus Chef is open to all meal plan members, the cost is one meal swipe.  RSVP to cm1753@nyu.edu

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Your feedback is important to us and it helps us give you, our customer, the best dining experience possible. Get involved by participating in one of our upcoming focus groups. Contact cm1753@nyu.edu
    -Nov. 9th 6:30pm Rubin
    - Nov. 11th 6:30pm 3rd North
    - Nov. 12th  6:00pm Weinstein
    - Nov. 16th 6:00pm Palladium
    -Nov. 18th  5:30pm Market Place in Kimmel
    - Nov.18th 6:45pm Hayden



Three New Dining Concepts, means even more variety!

  • Over Easy All Day Breakfast - JW's Grill  in Weinstein Food Court has been transformed into a great breakfast concept.  We wanted to take breakfast to a new level so we are offering our customers unique items such as Rolled Pecan Pancakes and Banana Stuffed French Toast.  We also have traditional items that you will love such as, an omelet made your way and a Grade A sirloin steak and eggs breakfast!  If you want a burger, check out Weinstein Dining's new burger menu.
  • Habanero Fresh-Mex - We have taken your favorite Mexican foods, added some flare and rolled them out in our new Mexican concept located in U-Hall Commons Cafe. You get your choice of beef, chicken or portabella mushroom filling for all items.
  •  Market Place Express -  Hungry and in a hurry?  Stop by the new Express location on the 2nd floor of the Kimmel Building.  Use your meal exchange to purchase a meal, an entree (salad or sandwich) a side and a beverage, and be on your way.  We also have a selection of light snacks.