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Reducing Waste: Overview of the ReusePass Reusable Container Program

Read our in-depth review of Topanga’s ReusePass program, where reusable containers significantly reduce waste, cut costs, and boost sustainability.

28 Feb 2024

ReusePass is Topanga's flagship program that helps food service organizations launch scalable zero-waste dining programs. Powered by Topanga's award-winning track-and-trace technology, ReusePass delivers a frictionless student experience and provides operators with measurable performance data. This gives program managers real-time insights into their program performance and helps them ensure they are on track to see economic and environmental ROI.

Watch the video below for an overview of Topanga's ReusePass reusable packaging program, and schedule a call with our sales team to learn more!

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Plate Waste is Costing Your Dining Hall More Than You Think

New research is putting hard numbers on a problem many college and university dining operators aren’t tracking: plate waste. Topanga’s new plate waste tracking solution is designed to help teams understand diner preferences and prevent overprep.

15 April 2026
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Why Recycling Won’t Save Us

Around 460 million metric tons of plastic are produced every year, but just 9% is recycled globally. We break down why recycling alone won’t fix the plastics crisis and where the real solutions lie: elimination, substitution and reuse.

9 April 2026
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The Real Cost of Single-Use Plastic (And Why Reusables are Better)

Plastic costs over $1 trillion per year in the U.S. alone. We break down where that cost comes from, how reusable containers compare across environmental metrics and what a well-designed reusables program needs to deliver on its promises.

1 April 2026