A desire to eliminate the mounds of waste from single-use food containers at festivals and events has led to the invention of a reusable cup and container platform that could revolutionize the food service industry.
Grainger College of Engineering senior Justin Holding developed IlliniBox, a service that offers the leasing, washing, and distribution of a fleet of reusable containers. IlliniBox provides operational insights and real-time data tracking to make implementation a convenient and cost-effective endeavor. The containers can be used over 1000 times, and at the end of their life, IlliniBox collects them for recycling or turns them into new products.