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UC Davis' Reuse Program
The Coffee House is excited to partner with Friendlier on a reusable container pilot in 2026 to help reduce our impact on the campus waste stream and further our position as a leader in sustainable food services. This program allows us to meet the UC Office of the President’s sustainability goals, reduce our carbon footprint and improve diversion rates.
Why Reuse?
Reuse is the most effective way to reduce waste because it eliminates the need to produce new containers. For every 1,000 containers reused, the following impact is achieved:
370 lbs
2,113 gal
128 lbs
of water saved
of plastic waste diverted
of GHG emissions prevented
how to reuse at UC Davis
STEP 1
enjoy
Enjoy your meal waste-free in a Friendlier container at The Coffee House. You’ll pay a small refundable deposit ($0.50), which you get back when you return it.
STEP 2
scan
Use the Friendlier app or go to app.friendlier.com 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 money available in your Friendlier account about 1–2 weeks after drop-off.
From there, you choose:
✅ Deposit it via Zelle (If you can't accept via Zelle reach out to us at info@friendlier.com and we will transfer another way)
❤️ Donate it to a featured charity, including:
Simple, flexible, and good for the planet.