Reuso provides a tag‑and‑trace platform that turns reusable containers into a library‑style checkout system using QR tags and SMS‑based PINs. The software automates inventory tracking, return reminders, and overdue fee handling while delivering real‑time usage and waste‑avoidance metrics for food service operators.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Food and beverage operators often rely on single‑use containers, generating large amounts of waste and incurring recurring purchase costs. Managing reusable containers manually—tracking inventory, reminding customers to return items, and handling overdue fees—is labor‑intensive and prone to errors.
Solution
Reuso offers a tag‑and‑trace software platform that turns reusable containers into a library‑style checkout system. Each container is labeled with a unique QR tag that records real‑time usage, checkout dates, and return status. Customers can check out containers via a simple SMS workflow—texting a short code to receive a PIN—without needing to download an app. The platform automatically sends reminder texts before the 14‑day return deadline and applies a $7 souvenir fee for items not returned on time. Operators gain visibility into reuse metrics, such as total uses per container and waste avoided, enabling them to reduce single‑use waste and lower operational expenses.
Target Audience
Primary customers are food service operators such as restaurants, cafeterias, stadiums, museums, universities, and hospitals that serve takeout or on‑site dining and want to replace disposable packaging with a managed reusable system.
Features
- Serialized QR tags on each container for unique identification and usage tracking
- SMS‑based checkout and PIN generation, eliminating the need for a mobile app
- Automated reminder messages to customers with due‑date notifications
- Built‑in souvenir fee handling for overdue containers, with refund processing for late returns
- Real‑time dashboard reporting on container circulation, reuse counts, and environmental impact metrics
- Compatibility with both open‑loop (public) and closed‑loop (internal) reuse models for various venue types