Northern Arizona University’s campus dining program, in partnership with Sodexo, has launched the USEFULL reusable container program to address waste from single-use products. In March 2024, the program replaced disposable containers with insulated stainless-steel options at three dining locations, providing a better customer experience while reducing waste and health concerns from plastics. The initiative has achieved significant sustainability milestones in just six months, including reducing disposable waste by 10,050 pounds, saving 281,380 gallons of water, and preventing 31,603 pounds of carbon emissions. With 100,000 plastic-free container check-outs reached by November 2024, the program will expand to nine more locations in 2025.