Grubhub announced today that it will partner with Topanga.io, a reusable packaging management platform, to provide zero-waste takeout services on college campuses across the U.S.
Customers who place a to-go order from on-campus dining locations via the Grubhub app will be able to select reusable packaging at checkout. Selecting this option means their meals will be packaged in a reusable container using Topanga.io's track-and-trace technology, allowing customers to keep track of what containers they have and when they need to be returned.
"We've been very intentional to build the best technology in the market, and it has been great to work with a leading provider like Grubhub to further bolster the strength of our campus offering," said Adam Bailey, CTO of Topanga.io, in a statement.
The program is currently available at The Ohio State University and Colorado State University, with plans to expand to more campuses throughout the year.
"Grubhub's campus partners have been vocal that sustainable solutions are a top priority, and we're looking forward to working with Topanga.io to support universities' sustainability efforts," said Adam Herbert, senior director of campus partnerships at Grubhub, in a statement. "The campus dining world presents a large and scalable opportunity for sustainable solutions like this one, and we're excited to expand our suite of campus dining offerings to our partners."
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