Higher Ed Geek

Alison Cove and Dustin Ramsdell chat at Transact 360 to discuss USEFULL’s mission to make reusable containers the default—not the exception—on college campuses. The conversation about ditching plastic turns into a deeper exploration of how tech-forward systems can drive student behavior change, reduce operational costs, and spark cross-campus collaboration. From stainless steel containers with library-style return systems to tackling the real cost of “compostable” packaging, Alison breaks down why convenience, accountability, and integration are the keys to making sustainability scalable. Listen here.