retail reuse: coffee first
Campus Coffee Reusables
The easiest way to instill retail reuse on campus starts with your daily cup.
But first, coffee.
Every great habit starts small, like choosing a reusable cup for your daily coffee run. USEFULL’s Coffee-First Program helps schools kick-start reuse through a simple, high-impact entry point: stainless steel coffee cups students love to use (and return).
It’s a quick win that builds excitement, saves money, and sets the stage for even more waste-free wins across campus life.
How much can your campus save?
We all know college students drink a lot of coffee. But do you know how much money your college is wasting on single-use coffee packaging?
Between takeout cups, sleeves, and lids, campuses spend up to $0.65 per coffee on packaging alone – oftentimes more than the coffee itself. Switching to durable, trackable stainless steel cups means eliminating that cost entirely while creating a reuse program that students and staff are proud to be part of.
USEFULL makes it easy
Sometimes the easiest wins start with what’s already second nature. Students are already used to the ritualistic feeling of sipping home brew from reusable mugs. USEFULL’s Coffee-First Program simply extends that familiarity to also include retail coffee on campus, an easy transition for both them and the coffee shop crew members. It’s one small change that makes a measurable difference in waste reduction.
Our reusable cups are…
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Better for students
Our Solution
Avoid health risks associated with plastic, while also enhancing the drinking experience with insulated cups that keep drinks at just the right temperature.
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Better for the environment
Our Solution
Swap out single-use packaging waste for 100% plastic-free cups made of durable stainless steel that can be recycled indefinitely.
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Designed with retail ops in mind
Our Solution
Transition seamlessly with dishwasher-safe cups that nest together easily and feature a secure-fit silicone lid.
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Tech-enabled to promote reuse
Our Solution
Keep the flywheel moving with trackable cups and a system that integrates with leading campus card providers.
CASE STUDY
Read about our campuswide retail coffee program at University of Pittsburgh cafes.
We’re integrating Transact + CBORD technology with our reuse system to make reusables accessible all over campus, from dining halls to coffee shops.
“Students are enthusiastic coffee drinkers, and Pitt Eats provides a wide selection of options and locations for students to start their days or fuel their nights. By expanding our partnership with USEFULL, we’re giving students a familiar, high-quality experience that mirrors what they already enjoy with their Yeti and Stanley cups while helping us make measurable progress toward Pitt’s sustainability goals.”
John Longo
Vice President of Operations, Pitt Eats
