How The University of Texas at Austin Turned Reuse into Positive Returns in One Term

When the University of Texas at Austin looked to enhance its to-go dining program, the objective went beyond reducing single-use waste. The university wanted a reusable container solution that could scale across campus, integrate seamlessly into daily operations, and deliver clear value alongside environmental impact. With Fill it Forward’s Borrow program, University Housing and Dining (UHD) introduced a reusable container program designed to do exactly that: reduce reliance on single-use containers while improving efficiency and the student experience.

[Interview] Georgia State University’s Borrow Story: Building a Better To-Go Experience

We recently sat down with Suzanne Paltz to talk about Georgia State University’s experience with Borrow and how the reusable container program has transformed their to-go dining operations. From reducing container loss and operational costs to creating a more seamless student experience, Suzanne shared how implementing a structured program helped bring consistency, convenience, and measurable impact to campus dining.

Montclair State University: A Campus United Through Reuse

At Cvent CONNECT 2025, the theme was clear: it’s not just about gathering—it’s about giving. Hosted in San Antonio, this event brought together over 4,000 professionals across the events and hospitality industries. Fill it Forward was proud to be part of a community committed to creating impact for people and the planet.

Georgia State University’s Approach to Waste Reduction​

At Cvent CONNECT 2025, the theme was clear: it’s not just about gathering—it’s about giving. Hosted in San Antonio, this event brought together over 4,000 professionals across the events and hospitality industries. Fill it Forward was proud to be part of a community committed to creating impact for people and the planet.

Case Study: Hamilton College

Hillside Music Festival, one of Canada’s most environmentally progressive events, has long been celebrated for its commitment to sustainability and community-driven activism.

Kennesaw State University Increases Return Rates to 96%

Driven to improve return rates at its dining halls, Kennesaw State University (KSU) launched Fill it Forward’s Borrow program as part of its Takeout Club. Passionate about sustainability and maintaining an environmentally friendly campus, discovering an inventory management tool that tracks each reuse’s impact was an obvious choice for KSU.

UVA Dining is a Green Food Service Trailblazer

UVA Dining is a Green Food Service Trailblazer Client Success Story: University of Virginia In a bid to help decrease the amount of single-use items sent to landfills the University of Virginia Dining (operated by Aramark)  made a commitment to sustainability. In conjunction with a campus wide composting program and a commitment to locally sourced […]

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