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We’re making sustainability part of our daily routine by reducing waste, making smarter choices, and adopting eco-friendly practices—all while helping students and staff go green too. Together, we can reduce our environmental impact.

Reusables Container Program

Launched in Vancouver in 2021, Reusables is a tech company on a mission to revolutionize takeout by making reusable containers the new norm. They’re helping institutions across North America eliminate thousands of tons of single-use waste each year—and MacEwan is joining the movement!

Through our partnership with Reusables, students and staff can enjoy a zero-waste takeout option that’s just as easy and convenient as disposable packaging—only way better for the planet. Every time you grab a meal in a Reusables container, you’re cutting down landfill waste and shrinking your carbon footprint.

How the Program Works

Enjoy takeout without the waste! Participating MacEwan Eats locations offer reusable containers for your meals.

To borrow a container, tap your credit card on the Reusables reader at checkout or sign up for a Reuser ID through the Reusables website or by downloading the Reusables app from the Google Play Store or App Store. With an account, no hold will be placed on your card.

Cost and Returns

Borrowing a Reusables container is always free—just return it within 5 days to avoid charges. When returning your container, scan it first before placing it in the designated drop-off location.

Need more time? No problem! If you don’t return your container within 5 days, a refundable $7 deposit (plus tax) will be charged. Return it within 30 days to get your full refund.

Lost your container? If you can’t return it within 30 days, please contact info@reusables.com to report the loss.

Reusable Containers vs. Compostable Packaging

Our containers are made from durable polypropylene. They are microwave safe and are designed to be washed hundreds of times in a commercial dishwasher.

Reusable containers are often a more sustainable choice than compostable packaging. While compostable items require proper processing to avoid ending up in landfills, reusables reduce waste over multiple uses. Compared to most single-use containers, Reusables have a 60% lower carbon footprint, use less water, and contribute to lower biodiversity loss.

Refunds and Account Support

If you are having issues with your Reusables account or have an incorrect charge for a returned container, please contact  support@reusables.com. Refunds take 2-5 business days to be processed.

Sign Up For a ReuserID

Create a Reusables account and link your payment card—it only takes 30 seconds. This gives you a ReuserID to borrow a container anytime.

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Get your next meal in a free reusable container.

  • ORDER YOUR MEAL

    Visit a participating location and ask for your meal in a Reusables container instead of a disposable one.

    Participating Locations:

    • Filistix (Takam Market)
    • Butta La Pasta (Takam Market)
    • Pop-Up at Griffins Landing
  • SCAN & PAY

    At checkout, scan your container and either:

    Scan Your ReuserID: Go to app.Reusables.com or download the app from the Google Play Store or App Store to sign up and link your payment card. No hold is placed on your card if you have an account.

    Tap Your Credit Card: Borrow instantly without signing up. A $7 hold (plus tax) is placed on your credit card until you return the container.

  • RETURN YOUR CONTAINER

    Drop off the used container at a return station within five days and scan it to check it in. If the container is not returned within five days, a $7 charge (plus tax) will be applied to your credit card. To receive a full refund, the container must be returned within 30 days.

    Return Locations:

    • Building 6 Cafeteria
    • Takam Market (Robbins)
    • Griffins Landing

Kick the Cup

Help keep paper cups out of the trash by bringing your own reusable, travel mug instead of getting your beverage in a disposable cup.

When you use your own mug, you’ll also get a $0.10 – $0.25 discount – but the real prize is knowing you’re helping contribute to a more sustainable campus.

Urban Beekeeping Project

The Urban Beekeeping Project, a partnership between MacEwan University Campus Services and the Office of Sustainability, launched in 2016 with the installation of a bee hotel — a resting place for pollinating bees on the move — and four rooftop Flow™ hives.

As of 2019, our roof now has six hives, which have yielded more than 400 pounds of raw honey for retail sale and integration into your meals. In 2018, we also released our first batch of MacEwan Honey Vinaigrette: a delicious blend of citrus, mustard and of course, honey.

Get your own jars of honey and vinaigrette at our annual Fall Harvest Sale. Follow us on social media for updates on the next sale.

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Our Partnerships

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Fairtrade Campus

We’re proud to be one of just 32 Fairtrade Campuses in Canada. We’re committed to carrying products with ingredients produced by small-scale farms or plantations that meet Fairtrade social, economic and environmental standards.

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Sustainable Fisheries

Our seafood is wild-caught and sourced from fisheries that are certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and committed to harvesting at a rate that ensures enough fish are left in the ocean and respecting aquatic habitats.

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Animal Welfare

We’re proud to be a member of the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC), the national lead for codes of practice development and farm animal care in Canada.