Reusable Solutions
Eliminate plastic takeout with ease: the college reusable program that does it all
USEFULL’s integrated reuse system seamlessly plugs into the greater campus dining ecosystem – college administrators, residential and retail foodservice operators, campus partners providing card and delivery platforms, and of course the students being served.
One program, infinite impact
Our ready-to-(re)use solution provides everything you need to succeed – from advanced technology that integrates with current systems to plastic-free containers to full support and beyond.
Quality meets savings
Our durable, thermal stainless steel containers are 100% plastic-free for the greatest impact to both student health and the environment, require no hefty upfront investment, and are more affordable than consistently buying single-use packaging.
Tech-enabled gains
Intuitive and engaging technology gives you the real-time data you need to both quantify environmental impact and ease operations, while maintaining a >99% return rate through built-in student accountability.
This measurable impact isn’t just for bragging rights.
We deliver data to positively impact your ESG reporting, and to help improve your green dining star and sustainability rankings.
165k
USEFULL containers checked out
15k
pounds of trash saved
426k
gallons of water saved
48k
pounds of emissions saved
Northern Arizona University impact (May 2025)
“We are excited to provide students this opportunity to take action toward reducing waste by simply dining at these popular restaurants, checking out the reusable containers, and returning them when they are done.”
William Brandt
Campus Dining Marketing Director at Northern Arizona University
