Eco-Takeouts

G.E.T. Enterprises developed the Eco-Takeouts® line of reusable take-out containers with the aim of solving the waste disposal issue caused by millions of used styrofoam containers which find their way from take-out food service establishments to landfills after only one single use.

Made of durable polypropylene, the reusable to-go containers can be sanitized in a dishwasher and put to service again and again. 

Prominent features of the Eco-Takeout® containers are, a BPA Free build, which is NSF certified, Highly Durable Polypropylene, reusable & recyclable (#5), microwavable, leak resistant and customizable. The containers are offered in a number of variations, from soup containers to single, multiple compartment and stir-fry containers, all in a variety of sizes, along with replaceable handles and lids.

The Eco-Takeout® line is aimed at college, university and business food service providers. 

The system is simple: 

• Users check out their containers and are able to consume their food outside the cafeteria.
• The used containers are then returned, to be washed and sanitized dining service.
• It is at the will of the client whether the containers are paid for by the users or supplied on a return-and-receive basis.

The Eco-Takeouts have been sold and used through several programs, such as the Go Box program developed in Portland and the GreenToGo program developed in Durham. The entire operation follows a closed-loop system. A box replaces, at minimum, 1,000 single-use boxes, which positively impacts waste management, climate and energy consumption.