reusepass

Reusable Container Management

ReusePass is the leading track-and-trace reusable container solution, delivering a 98% average return rate across 70+ dining partners. See the reuse results you’ve always wanted with a flexible platform.

$47K
Saved in the first six months

Average return rate

98%

Dining Partners

70+

Used by the world's leading contract management programs and culinary teams

Single-use packaging is costly, and old-school reusables programs fail deliver savings

Teams who want to eliminate unnecessary spend - and waste - switch to reuse, but are often frustrated with the lack of results (and creeping costs) from poorly designed programs.

Low Return Rates

Container replacement costs skyrocket when the container check-out and return process doesn’t meet diner needs.

Clunky Operator Experience

Dining team members struggle with time-consuming tasks, causing frustration and low program utilization.

How it works

Effortless Reuse for Busy Teams

Fast to launch, easy to run. ReusePass delivers a smooth experience for staff and diners alike—with no disruption to service.

Step 1

Check out

Operators check containers out to diners by scanning both the diner and container unique QR codes

Step 2

Enjoy

Diners enjoy their waste-free, to-go meal. They can check their ReusePass account to review container statuses.

Step 3

Return

Prompted by SMS reminders, diners drop-off containers in designated return bins. Containers are scanned in during dish-washing, either by RFID or mobile phone (ScanApp).

Platform Overview

Intuitive Foodservice Software

Topanga’s ReusePass and StreamLine make cutting food and packaging waste effortless —smart, seamless tools that fit right into your kitchen workflow.

Tracking

RFID & phone-based container scanning

Minimize the team time required.

Visibility

Unified program dashboard

Review performance and share results with stakeholders.

Customer Support

Hands-on partnership

We’ll help you design and implement the strongest reuse program.

‍Full Grubhub integration

Easily introduce reuse into existing order flows, including Apex and Starship kiosks.

Container-agnostic system

Existing inventory or new order - we support it all.

Diner Engagement

Turnkey signage and personalized return reminders.

ReusePass

Maximize Cost Savings

Reuse has never been so easy - or successful.

Minimal Disruption

Minimal Disruption

Unified dashboards for quick performance monitoring and full visibility
Automated, bulk container scan-in with RFID support
Mobile phone-based scanning (ScanApp) for container check-out
Unparalleled Flexibility

Unparalleled Flexibility

Full support for residential and retail dining environment order flows, no matter the volume
Fees and surcharges decided by you, not dictated by us
Pick the containers that are best for your menu – just add our tracking tags
Strong Diner Participation

Strong Diner Participation

Free account creation via our website (no app download required) and automated SMS return reminders
Dedicated support team for diner assistance and inquires
Turnkey marketing assets to increase program awareness and excitement

Why Topanga

A tech-first program to preserve your team’s time and help you cut packaging costs.

Other programs
Containers
Any (new or existing)
Expensive, mandatory rental
Return Bins
No-scan drop-off
Costly equipment, high diner effort
Insights & Dashboards
1:1 diner to container tracking
Limited performance stats
Ordering
Full Grubhub and kiosk support
Ineffective, token-based process
Diner Advocacy
Structured ambassador program
No support
Diner Advocacy
Structured ambassador program
No support
Containers
Any (new or existing)
Return Bins
No-scan drop-off
Insights & Dashboards
1:1 diner to container tracking
Ordering
Full Grubhub and kiosk support
Diner Advocacy
Structured ambassador program
Other
Containers
Expensive, mandatory rental
Return Bins
Costly equipment, high diner effort
Insights & Dashboards
Limited performance stats
Ordering
Ineffective, token-based process
Diner Advocacy
No support

What our customers say

Industry-leading results and insights from actual users.

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Name Surname
Position, Company name
99
%
Average return rate
$8M SERIES A funding
15,951
lbs
Waste avoided from landfill

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Topanga! The ReusePass installation process was relatively seamless, and the main dashboard is very user-friendly. I know if I ever have any questions, I can always reach out and expect a timely response. Overall, the team and interface are great to work with.

Sarah Reeves
Aramark Marketing Manager
$13K
%
Savings
Clemson University
15,951
lbs
Waste avoided from landfill

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Name Surname
Position, Company name
99
%
Average return rate
$8M SERIES A funding
15,951
lbs
Waste avoided from landfill

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Name Surname
Position, Company name
99
%
Average return rate
$8M SERIES A funding
103,586
lbs
GHG emissions saved

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Name Surname
Position, Company name
99
%
Average return rate
saint mary’s college
15,951
lbs
Waste avoided from landfill

We have seen amazing customer and employee engagement around the Choose to Reuse program. The rollout of this program was seamless and positive financial impact is better than we could have imagined. Our students love the commitment to providing a sustainable option and improving the sustainable footprint at Boston University.

Dan VanAvery
Director of Retail Operations
78%
%
Reduction in disposables
Boston University
15,951
lbs
Waste avoided from landfill

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Name Surname
Position, Company name
99
%
Average return rate
Vanderbilt university
15,951
lbs
Waste avoided from landfill

McMaster Hospitality Services has been so happy with our Topanga experience. We like that the system is simple and seamless for both our customers and our operators. We were able to use our existing green containers and added unique stickers to match containers to students. The unique tracking codes are so helpful to nudge students to ensure that we get our containers returned. Students find it very helpful that they can use SSO to sign up for ReusePass, and add ReusePass to their digital wallet, making it an easy and accessible system.

Liana Bontempo
Manager of Strategic Initiatives & Partnerships
46.5
%
Average uses per container
McMaster University
15,951
lbs
Waste avoided from landfill

Integrations

We’ve partnered with leading food-service providers and culinary platforms to make it easier than ever to minimize overproduction.

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Schedule a demo to see how much you could save

We’re proud to have earned the trust of leading food-service providers while also supporting self-operated dining programs.

Trusted by 70+ culinary teams
70%
leading menu item waste reduction
$188k
est. value of food waste exposed (in nine months)

FAQs

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