{"id":74,"date":"2026-01-06T14:36:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T14:36:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.umaine.edu\/reuseme\/?page_id=74"},"modified":"2026-02-27T16:37:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T16:37:06","slug":"how-to-choose-reuse","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/reuseme\/how-to-choose-reuse\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Choose Reuse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How to support the Reuse ME reusable packaging pilots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Tired of all the Trash? Borrow returnable take out containers, for free!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Download the Recirclable<\/a> app and create a free account<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Order your food in a reusable container at a participating location<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Scan the Recirclable<\/a> code at check out <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Enjoy your eco-friendly takeout<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Rinse, return, and repeat!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Learn more about our pilot communities: Bar Harbor<\/strong><\/a>, Bath<\/strong><\/a>, and South Portland<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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    More ways to choose reuse<\/h2>\n\n\n
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    You can save money, avoid toxic chemicals, help reduce waste and emissions, and strengthen your community by choosing reuse in your everyday life. It’s as easy as it sounds:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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