Transact Campus Inc., a leader in campus technology and payment solutions, has teamed up with Reusables.com, a prominent platform for circular economy solutions, to integrate sustainable container checkout and return processes with Transact’s Campus ID solution. This collaboration aims to address the growing sustainability mandates within higher-education institutions by offering innovative ways to manage and monitor reusable containers in campus dining facilities.
The partnership involves an API integration between Transact and Reusables, enabling students to effortlessly borrow and return containers using their student ID card or mobile credential. This streamlined process simplifies reuse efforts, providing students and staff with a convenient method to reduce single-use packaging waste and its environmental impact.
“Our partnership with Transact will help make reuse more seamless for students and staff, offering them an easy way to contribute to eliminating single-use packaging waste and the downstream negative effects,” stated Jason Hawkins, CEO of Reusables.com. “Removing barriers has proven effective in achieving high adoption and return rates of 99% among our clients.”
Transact is dedicated to enhancing campus experiences by staying responsive to current user needs and preparing for future advancements. Meanwhile, Reusables.com offers a technology-driven, plastic-free takeout option tailored for college dining environments. By integrating Reusables’ sustainable container system with Transact’s campus card services, universities can advance their sustainability goals while improving student checkout experiences.
The integrated system allows students to check out and return containers seamlessly using their student card, promoting cost savings for food service operations by reducing disposable packaging expenses. Reusables.com’s software includes IoT tracking tags and automated return systems, which monitor environmental impact and provide comprehensive reporting.
“Partnering with Reusables.com enables us to integrate sustainable solutions directly into campus life, enhancing the student experience,” commented Chris Setcos, Senior Vice President of Partnerships and M&A at Transact. “This collaboration underscores our commitment to environmental stewardship and maintaining an open ecosystem of partners across all aspects of our business.”
As disposable packaging rates escalate, leading to biodiversity loss and climate change, approaches focused on reduction and reuse emerge as vital strategies to prevent packaging waste. In North America, where recycling rates remain low for plastics and compostables, initiatives emphasizing reuse offer effective solutions to mitigate environmental impacts from packaging waste.
