Frequently Asked Questions
The Future is Green. Here’s What’s Up!
Frequently Asked Questions
The Future is Green. Here’s What’s Up!
What is the GreenToGo service?
How does it work?
Is there a cost to participate in GreenToGo? What does that cost cover?
Membership fees help support the cost of buying the GreenToGo boxes, building a return station for each restaurant, and supporting publicity, operations, and management of the GreenToGo service in our community. We also plan to hire employees at a living wage, and purchase two Elf Organic Transit vehicles with trailers to have a carbon-neutral means of transporting the GreenToGo boxes to/from the wash facility and restaurants! And finally, we’ll need to pay rent for some office space for our team.
What is the GreenToGo box made of? Who makes it? Are these new?
Where do I return my GreenToGo?
What if my GreenToGo box is dirty?
What if I lose my GreenToGo box?
What happens to GreenToGo containers when they can no longer be used for carrying food?
Our current containers are made of #5 plastic (polypropylene), so they are simple to recycle in municipal recycling when they are no longer able to serve any purpose. When a container breaks, we reuse them to make display signage in our participating restaurants. Our near-future plans are to design and manufacture containers that are made specifically for a reuse system like ours. They will have better design, superior durability, and 10x the longevity. They will be maximized for material health and recyclability. Meaning that when they return to us no longer able to function, we can ensure they are broken down and their material made into new containers for our reuse system. This is the circularity we aim to achieve, which keeps resources and materials local and builds resilient communities.
What should I do if my GreenToGo box gets broken or damaged?
I have a bunch of GreenToGo boxes at home. What should I do?
Can I put my GreenToGo box in the microwave?
What does the Health Department have to say about GreenToGo boxes?
What if I want to check out MORE THAN ONE box at a time?
What restaurants are participating?
Check out all of our participating restaurants here! We are continually adding restaurants to our network. If there is a restaurant that you frequent and would like for them to join the club, please let us know!