Why reusables?
With over 441 million single-use cups and takeout containers thrown away in Metro Vancouver each year, it's clear something needs to change. Single-use plastics are plain wasteful and "compostable" plastics aren't working as they were intended to.
People want to do the right thing, and in this case, it's using reusables. Whether that be encouraging customers to bring their own mug, providing reusable dine-in dishware, or offering a cup/container-sharing program, like ShareWares! 😉
Why ShareWares?
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Showcase your sustainability values and let your customers know that you care about maintaining a clean, healthy planet.
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Hassle-free experience — no verifying memberships, scanning QR codes, washing containers, or dealing with refunds.
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Smart tracking of your collection bin to ensure it never overflows.
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No contracts or hidden fees — order reusables as needed.
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Free delivery of reusables for partners located in Vancouver.
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Dedicated account manager to help get you set up and provide ongoing support.
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Free online marketing across our social media platforms.
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Qualify to be waived from the cup-reporting requirement starting from 2023 business license renewals.
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Have your own reusables? We can track them for you too 😎
How it works
What to expect
Assessment
To start, we'll work together to determine which of our reusable products best suits your needs.
Onboarding
We’ll come to get you set up and provide you with reusables, return bins, signage, and simple employee engagement tips to make the transition smooth and easy.
Reusables
We manage the weekly pick-up of reusable containers from your store to have them washed, sanitized, and ready for reuse at our food-safe, Vancouver Coastal Health-approved washing facility.
Ongoing Support
With an account manager dedicated to your store, we can assure you get the best support throughout the program. Contact us anytime with questions, ideas, or concerns; we promise to help in any way we can.
Demo how your customers would return!
Scan me!
1. Scan the bin
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