ReusePass - Reusable Container Program
This free borrow and return program for reusable containers is coming soon to campus!聽 ReusePass helps support our sustainability efforts and reduces waste from our dining program by using reusable to go containers in place of disposable.聽
How do I Sign Up for ReusePass
Visit , select 鈥渏oin or sign in鈥 and select 无码专区, sign in with your VU email and password
How do I check-out reusable containers?
Request a reusable container when you swipe into the dining hall. You will be asked to show your ReusePass QR code before you can get your container.聽
猸愶笍 Pro tip: add your ReusePass to your mobile wallet so it鈥檚 always easy to find!
Where and how do I return a container?
Returning containers is easy! Simply scrape remaining food scraps and drop your empty container in a ReusePass return bin on campus - no scanning necessary! Return bins are located at the entrances in Donahue, Dougherty, and St. Mary鈥檚 Dining Halls.
Once returned, the dining team will collect, sanitize and scan-in all returned containers.
Containers are typically scanned in by the dining team within 48hrs of drop-off, but it can sometimes take longer, especially over the weekend. If you鈥檝e dropped your container(s) in a return bin on or before the due date, don鈥檛 worry, you鈥檝e done your part!
馃専 Pro tip: You can see container due dates and find ReusePass return bin locations by navigating to your ReusePass account and clicking on 鈥渟ee return locations鈥 in the top right corner.
How long can I keep my container?
Containers are due back 3 days after check-out, but we recommend returning them as soon as you're done so they can get sanitized and recirculated in the ReusePass ecosystem!
If you forget to return a container by the due date, we'll send you a late text reminding you to return the container ASAP to avoid a failed container rental. Once a container is marked as late, you'll have 48 hours to return it before the rental window closes.
Don't worry - our ReusePass app makes it easy to see container statuses and due dates!
They have a graphic for this on their FAQ page
How do I know which container to return?
You don鈥檛 need to keep track of the exact containers you鈥檝e checked out each day, any container of the same type due will count as a return. For example, if you have 5 large to-go containers at home and 1 is due today, you can return any one of them to complete your rental.
Why is there a 3-day return window?
The 3-day window exists to encourage participants to return their containers in a timely fashion, so they can get washed and reused.聽
This means we can serve the same number of students with fewer containers! It ensures the efficiency and workflow of the Reuse program, helping to create a healthier and happier planet. 馃寧
What happens if a container breaks?
Accidents happen! If a container breaks, take a picture of the QR code on the container and send it to your campus dining team at diningservices@villanova.edu. From there, please go ahead and return the broken container by the due date in a designated bin!
It鈥檚 important to return broken containers on time so we can give you credit for reusing! The dining team will use the QR code on the container to mark it as broken so they can understand the lifespan - and environmental impact - of each container!
I鈥檓 just one person, can I really have an impact?
Yes! Last semester, students participating in the ReusePass program around the US helped save more than 53,800 lbs of waste from going to landfills, conserved more than 361,400 gallons of water and saved nearly 375,900 lbs of GHG emissions from going out into the atmosphere. That鈥檚 HUGE impact!
How do I delete my account?
To delete your account, reach out to reusepass@topanga.io and provide the campus and mobile number associated with your account.
Please note, by deleting your account you will not be able to use reusable containers, even if the program is mandatory at your school.
