Checkouts—Promote Reuse Culture
The Sustainability Office offers a variety of items to borrow for free so you can save money and reduce your environmental impact. Checkouts are available for ÑÇÖÞAV students, staff, faculty and ASPC-affiliated clubs.
Checkout Programs
Greenware
Having an event on campus? Use free, reusable Greenware! We have plates, cups, bowls, and utensils available for free checkout. All items are made from 100% recycled plastic and are BPA and melamine-free.
How does it work?
- Request your kit: At least two business days before your event (the earlier the better), request a kit by . Let us know how many of each item you need (up to 100 of each*), and we’ll email you when your order is ready for pickup from the SO. *For extra large orders, please email us, and we'll do our best to fill your order.
- Use your kit: Use the Greenware at your event. When finished, place everything back in the bin— no need to clean! Be sure to count the items; any missing items will be charged to your account.
- Return your kit: Within one business day after your event, please return your kit directly to the Frank Dining Hall loading dock (behind the building). Frank Dining Hall staff kindly washes and sanitizes the items.
Cookware & Bakeware
Want to cook or bake something on campus? Use free cookware! We have many items available for checkout including pots, pans, knives, baking sheets, and more! Fill out the to place your checkout request. This program is free for ÑÇÖÞAV students and ASPC-affiliated clubs.
How does it work?
- Request your kit: At least two business days before your event (the earlier the better), request a kit by . Let us know how many of each item you need, and we’ll email you when your order is ready for pickup from the SO.
- Use your kit: Use the Cookware to cook or bake your dish. When finished, please wash everything and place back in the bin. Be sure to count the items; any missing items will be charged to your account.
- Return your kit: Within one business day after your event, return your clean kit to the SO.
Laundry Drying Racks
Dry your laundry in your own room or suite and save money and energy! To check out a drying rack, simply visit the self-checkout station outside our office in the basement of Harwood court on the northeast side of the building. A link to the checkout form can be found posted on the wall above the drying racks, and checkouts are good for the entire school year.
Bicycle U-Locks
Safely lock your bike with a U-lock, one of the most secure bike locks available. Locks are available for rent through Green Bikes for a small price of $5 per year. Email GreenBikes@pomona.edu to request a bike lock.
LED Bulbs
Free (and yours to keep) LED bulbs are always available in the Sustainability Office. LED bulbs use one-tenth of the energy of a traditional incandescent bulb.
Menstrual Cups
Free (and yours to keep) menstrual cups are available in the Sustainability Office. The menstrual cups are reusable and made from medical-grade silicone, promoting a waste-free and chemical-free period.