Help us go zero-waste by joining the Fordham University ReusePass reusable to-go program!

This free borrow and return program for reusable containers is now available on campus! ReusePass helps support our sustainability efforts and reduces waste from our dining program by using reusable containers for to-go orders.

How to Use Reusepass (in-person)

1. Sign Up: Go to reusepass.com/fordham to create your free account
2. Rent: Use your ReusePass QR to check out reusable containers
Pro Tip: add your ReusePass QR code to Apple Wallet or screenshot for easy access
3. Enjoy: Enjoy your waste-free meal and return your container within 3 days.

How to Order with ReusePass (Grubhub)

1. Order: Select the reusables container option in your Grubhub app when placing your order.
2. Enjoy: Enjoy your waste-free meal and track your rentals at reusepass.com.
3. Return: Return your reusable container within 3 days.

Participating Locations

Community Dining Hall
Cosi
Dagger John's
Marketplace
Ram Cafe
Schmeltzer Dining Room
Urban Kitchen
Vasillou Faculty Dining Room

How to Return Your Container(s)

1. Remove any remaining food from your container
2. Place your empty container into the return bin or dish carousel at these participating locations:

Community Dining Hall (dish belt)
Cosi (return bin)
Dagger John's (return bin) 
Marketplace (dish belt)
Ram Cafe (return bin)
Schmeltzer Dining Room (return bin)
Urban Kitchen (return bin)

3. That’s it! After you return your container our dining team scans, washes, and sanitizes your container so it can be used again and again. Your ReusePass account will update to reflect your return within 24-48 hours.

Why Reuse?

Reduce Waste

95% of plastics don't get recycled–even if you throw them in the blue bin! Instead, most single-use plastics end up in our oceans and landfills and bodies. Each time you choose to reuse, one less container goes to landfill.

Avoid Emissions

The production of single-use containers, even compostable ones, is a resource-intensive process. Each time you reuse, one less container needs to bemanufactured, shipped overseas, and delivered to your campus.

Save Water

Yes, reuse requires washing. However, this sanitization process uses less water than is required for the production of a new single-use container.