Three students are discussing a proposal to introduce campus wide reusable containers. Lucas (Student) We really need to reduce single use waste on campus, and reusable containers could be a major step forward. The amount of plastic I see thrown away after lunch every day is shocking. If we implement this right, it could set a sustainability benchmark for other universities. Jack (Student) I agree reducing waste is important, but I worry about hygiene. Who ensures the containers are cleaned properly between uses? Not every student will follow sanitisation guidelines, and food vendors might hesitate if it complicates service during busy hours. Mia (Student) That's a fair concern, Jack. But what if we pair the rollout with a container sanitisation partnership? Maybe vendors could participate in a cleaning system or issue sealed containers. Plus, we could offer rewards like discounts or loyalty points for students who bring back clean containers. Lucas (Student) Exactly. An incentive scheme would boost adoption. We could even run awareness events to explain the system and highlight how much waste we're preventing. If we design this right with student engagement at the centre it can overcome those practical worries. Jack (Student) Hmm, I'd feel better if there was a deposit system. Like, you pay a small fee when you take a container and get it back when you return it. That way, students have a reason to bring it back clean, and vendors aren't stuck footing the cost. Mia (Student) Yes, and we could make it flexible students can opt into the deposit model or bring their own containers if they prefer. We'd just need to ensure vendor cooperation and track the returns somehow. May be through a simple scan system tied to student IDs. Lucas (Student) I love that. We could pilot the programme in a few popular cafes on campus first, monitor how often containers are returned, and collect feedback. If we combine the deposit system with incentives and clear hygiene instructions, I think we'll see strong support. Jack (Student) All right, I'm open to it as long as we prioritise food safety and vendor buy in from the start. Maybe we can draft basic guidelines and check which vendors are willing to trial this. If it works smoothly, I'll be convinced. Mia (Student) So let's pitch an incentive-based reusable container trial to student services. We'll involve key vendors, set up a cleaning protocol, promote it through awareness events, and evaluate success returns, hygiene, and student satisfaction after three months. Deal?