I-Week 2023 - Global Goals Talks: DishZero

DishZero: reusable takeout
DishZero is a reusable mug and dish share program created by the campus community for the campus community. DishZero offers reusable takeout containers and mugs for the campus community to borrow for free when purchasing from campus vendors!

DishZero aims to reduce the single-use waste associated with takeout dining on campus by providing a dish-sharing system that is as convenient as its disposable counterpart. A dish-sharing initiative eliminates the barriers to waste reduction experienced by those who have had difficulties going reusable in the past or who had never given it much thought. DishZero was created by four U of A undergraduate students and alumni with different academic backgrounds but a shared passion for reducing single-use waste. In this talk, co-founders will outline the damage single-use waste poses, the necessity of operational sustainability initiatives, and the process of filling the “sustainability gaps” in your community. The co-founders will provide an overview of the establishment process of DishZero and share their insights on how to identify and target a social issue, work with stakeholders, and mobilize a community for change.