To Go Boxes
why we reuse
Elon Dining is proud to support and encourage environmentally conscious habits on campus, and ReusePass is part of our ongoing effort to reduce waste from single-use products. Replacing single-use compostable to-go boxes with green to-go boxes eliminates the resource and energy costs associated with processing tens of thousands of single-use containers annually and avoids the additional concern of improper disposal contributing to landfill waste.
how do I check out a box?
When you arrive at any of our residential dining halls, ask the cashier to check out a green box. At participating retail locations, check out a box when you order in person or via mobile order! Be ready with your personalized QR code from ReusePass and scan it when the cashier is ready. The cashier will scan a box to link it to your account, and you’re all set!
where do I return my container?
When you’re done with your container, please return it to a cashier at Clohan, Lakeside, or McEwen who will check it back in for you! Don’t worry- you don’t have to return the box to the same dining hall you checked it out from!
how many containers can I have checked out at once?
You can have multiple containers checked out at a time if you need to, but be sure to return them before 3 days have passed. After 3 days without returning a container, your account will be marked as having a “late” container.
on my ReusePass account, what is the difference between “due soon” and “late”?
You can view the status of containers you have checked out on the ReusePass portal. A container that is “due soon” is within the 3 day checkout window. When a container is marked as “late” after 3 days, don’t worry! You still have 48 hours to return your container before your account is flagged for an incomplete transaction.
additional questions?
Feel free to contact our Sustainability Coordinator, Leslie Bosse, at bosse-leslie@harvesttableculinary.com or call the Elon Dining office at 336-278-5333 with any additional questions about the program.