Carrie Trownson | LIFE REPORTER

Going green isn’t always easy, but the Ackee Tree Jamaican Cuisine restaurant on campus is making it easier and affordable for students.

Chris George, the owner of the Ackee Tree, is promoting a greener campus by offering students 10 per cent off of their takeout meals purchased at the Ackee Tree if they bring their own Tupperware.

“I put the sign up two weeks ago and so far only one person has brought their Tupperware. It’s shocking,” he said. “Every single person is carrying a bag with them. Carry some Tupperware.”

George said he would make the Ackee Tree totally organic if he could, but at a restaurant level that can be difficult because people would have to pay a bit more.

“It blows my mind of what people think is food these days,” he said.

George decided on the Tupperware idea while he was brainstorming with a friend on ways he could reduce waste within his business.
“I noticed at the end of the night, how many sleeves of Styrofoam takeout containers we go through.”

Carlos Pinder manages the Ackee Tree. He said it is a good idea and will help the environment, plus it helps cut back on the amount they spend on take away containers.

Second-year heating and air conditioning student Bruno Nesci agrees.

“It’s a good idea. It saves us money and it helps the environment.”

Nesci said he usually just comes for a beef patty and if he had Tupperware handy he would definitely bring it.