Beginning in September 2024, the UC Davis campus community will see a significant shift in the packaging of beverages sold in retail locations as well as vending machines across campus. While the drinks themselves will remain the same, much of the packaging will change. This change is closely tied to a new preferred supplier contract with PepsiCo and also aligns with broader efforts by the state of California and the University of California to reduce the environmental impact of single-use plastics. 

UC Davis is embarking on a transformative journey to phase out the purchase and use of single-use plastics from our food service establishments and replace them with reusable or locally compostable alternatives.