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how to reuse at UBC
Whether you're picking up lunch between classes or grabbing a bite on the go, you can now enjoy your meal waste-free.
STEP 1
enjoy
Enjoy your meal in a Friendlier container or cup. You’ll pay a small refundable deposit ($0.50–$1.00), which you get back when you return it.
STEP 2
scan
Use the Friendlier app or go to app.friendlier.ca to scan or enter the QR code.
STEP 3
return
Return to any Friendlier bin on campus. Drop it in, done. You’ve just made a more sustainable choice!
collect your deposit
You’ll see the deposit in your Friendlier account about 1–2 weeks after drop-off.
From there, you choose:
✅ Deposit it via e-transfer
❤️ Donate it to a featured charity, including: UBC Student Food Security Initiative, The AMS Food Bank, United Way British Columbia
Simple, flexible, and good for the planet.
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