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We want YOU to choose to reuse!

Dining Services has partnered with the Undergraduate Student Senate, Housing, and the Office of Sustainability to offer an innovative Reusable To-Go (R2G) program that makes Virginia Tech a more sustainable place to live and work. 

Reusable To-Go Containers

Using Virginia Tech’s free Reusable To-Go program is a great way to save money and reduce waste. Compostable clamshells cost 25 cents apiece, and they often end up in the landfill. Join us in doing the "green" thing and get your food in a free R2G container! All students, faculty and staff have free access to this program regardless of meal plan status.

Like a public library our containers are free to use, but must be returned so that future Hokies can use them, too!

How does the program work?

  • Step 1: Ask for your to go food in a free Reusable To-Go (R2G) container.
  • Step 2: Take your food to go! Once you finish your food, we appreciate it if you empty and rinse your container.
  • Step 3: Bring your container to a return station in Turner Place, DXpress study area, Hokie Grill, or Owens Food Court. You can also make returns to dish return stations in West End Market, Turner Place, and Owens Food Court.
  • Step 4: Repeat!

Still have questions? Check out our FAQ page here. You can also email us at sustainabledining@vt.edu.