Topanga’s ReusePass helps campuses launch and scale reusable to-go programs.

Our award-winning, tech-forward programs ensure reusable containers get returned and reused. We’ll help you save money and meet your sustainability goals.

We're proud to be the leading reuse provider on campuses, supporting 60+ colleges and universities going zero-waste!

A reusable container program that's frictionless for students and food service operators

Check-out

Operators check containers out to students by scanning the QR code on the container and the student's unique ReusePass QR.

Enjoy

Students enjoy their meal waste free. Their ReusePass account shows them which containers they've checked out and when they are due back.

Return

Students return container to designated locations on campus. Containers are scanned back-in as they are washed and prepared for reuse.

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What our customers say

Industry leading results and insights from actual users.

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"McMaster Hospitality Services has been so happy with our [ReusePass] experience. We like that the system is simple and seamless for both our customers and our operators.”  

Liana Bontempo
Manager of Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships, McMaster University

99%

Container return rate

COST SAVINGS

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Making the analog-token upgrade

How Auburn University finally saw their desired reuse results.

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“We get to serve a bigger piece of chicken, a bigger burger, a better quality french fry at our [Auburn University] ReusePass location because of the [single-use packaging] savings.” 

Jessica Vines
District Marketing Manager, Aramark

ReusePass drives accountability, resulting in reusable container return rates over 98%.

QR & RFID tracking for reusable containers

Our operator-facing ScanApp can be downloaded on any device and our tracking tags can be applied to any packaging. We make tracking your packaging fleet a breeze!

Fully customizable program settings

Customize your rental period, set late fees, and offer rewards - no deposit scheme needed!

Simple sign-up and check-out process for students

Student’s don’t need to download an app to participate. With ReusePass, students can save their ReusePass QR to their mobile wallet, manage their rentals, find return locations, and track their sustainability stats.

Personalized SMS reminders boost returns

Our signature SMS Reminders nudge students to return containers. You have the flexibility to adjust when SMS' are triggered and what they say.

Person using the ReusePass app on a smartphone to track reusable container usage, with a green container and laptop on a table.

Manage your reusable container rentals in real time.

Our Loop Dashboard provides the tools you need to monitor success and manage your reusable container program:

Check your return rates and see how often containers are being reused

Monitor daily activity levels

Measure customer participation and growth

Manage inventory levels across locations

Analyze data to use for your campus sustainability report

Head Chef,
University of South Carolina

"ReusePass is a great and user-friendly system that is convenient for our staff.

Student,
Boston University

"I would be devastated if the school took the program away.

Management,
Arkansas State

"Topanga has proven to be a great return on our investment.

Topanga's reusable container programs are proven.

These are the results you could see during year 1 of a ReusePass reusables program. We've used real data from one of our client's program to calculate these results. This campus offered ReusePass in one dining hall and saw on average 1500 participants and 600 reuse meals per day.

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consultation to learn more about how we can enable reuse on your campus.

Stack of reusable packaging containers with a blue reusable cup on top, promoting sustainable food storage solutions.