ReusePass is an award-winning reusable to-go container program for students, faculty and staff designed to reduce single-use packaging waste. Reusable containers save water and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in addition to encouraging a campus culture of reuse. ReusePass has been recognized with sustainability awards and featured in national publications and conferences. 

Participating Locations 

Available at all University Park dining commons and Halal Cart in Warnock Commons. 

How It Works 

Visit reuesepass.com, choose Penn State University and receive a unique QR code that Dining staff will scan.  Containers will be scanned before selecting food items. 

How to Return Containers 

Return empty containers to Choose to Reuse collection bins, image below, located in all dining commons. 

Return Timeline

Containers are due within three days before being considered late. Following a 48-hour grace period, a failure to return could result in a $5 charge per container. 

Container Information 

Containers feature serialized barcode technology for lifecycle tracking. Please remember to transfer food to a microwave-safe dish before reheating.