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If reusable cups replaced single-use cups consistently, it could have a major impact on carbon emissions. Bring a reusable coffee mug or water bottle for all your beverage needs this week and invite your coworkers to join in. Take a group photo with your reusable bottles and mugs and share it to show your plastic-free spirit by tagging the Sustainability Office's Iinstagram: or email us at sustainability@torontomu.ca.

Zero-waste kits are portable sets of reusable and sustainable items that prevent the need for single-use or disposable items and promote a more sustainable lifestyle. Create a zero-waste kit with reusable versions of the essentials items you reach for every day:

• Reusable cutlery (fork, spoon, knife, chopsticks)
• Insulated coffee mug mug or bottle for hot or cold beverages
• Cloth napkin 
• Reusable grocery bag or mesh produce bag
• Take advantage of dishes and cutlery already available in office kitchens to reduce what you carry

Many of these items may already be in your homes, just package them in a compact to-go bag that fits in your backpack, briefcase or shoulder bag so you always have what you need at hand and can reduce your reliance on single-use plastics.

Discounts for bringing your own reusable mug

In Canada, around because they are lined with lightweight plastic making them unsuitable for recycling. By using a reusable coffee mug, you can significantly reduce this waste. Plus, ³ÉÈË´óƬ Eats offer a 10-cent discount and some coffee shops around campus also offer discounts for bringing your own mug!

³ÉÈË´óƬ Eats reusable Friendlier container program

During the Fall and Winter terms, ³ÉÈË´óƬ Eats provides a sustainable alternative to single-use takeout containers with the , a Canadian, woman-owned company. These containers are reusable up to 100 times and this program has diverted 105,655 kg of plastic waste to date in Canada. 

 Here’s how it works: 

• Pay a 50-cent refundable deposit when you order your meal at ³ÉÈË´óƬ's Hub Café.
• Enjoy your meal.
• Use the Friendlier app to scan the container.
• Place the container in a Friendlier collection bin — no need to wash or rinse!
• Request a refund payout on the Friendlier app to get your deposit back within a few weeks.