The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is the first higher education institution in North Carolina to implement a completely plastic-free reuse program for its residential campus takeout dining. Previously, UNCW launched a plastic container reuse program for residential dining, but the program suffered with a 96% container loss rate, making it financially and operationally unsustainable. Containers were not returned, replacements were frequently ordered, and the program could not deliver lasting results.
Seeking a resilient, cost-effective reusable container system, UNCW replaced with USEFULL’s tech-enabled stainless steel container system, which is seeing significantly increased usage and near zero container loss rates. USEFULL containers are a durable and environmentally conscious solution for the campus dining market.
Looking for a more resilient and cost-effective solution, UNCW turned to USEFULL, a tech-enabled system using durable stainless steel containers that has already shown significantly higher return rates and nearly zero container loss. USEFULL provides a more robust, environmentally friendly alternative to plastic, purpose-built for campus dining environments…