Case Study: Barnard College reduces campus waste and extends student access to affordable dorm items with Rheaply

Barnard College extends $18,000 in student value with Rheaply

Barnard College, aiming for zero waste by 2030, faced a challenge with its annual Green Sale. The one-day, in-person event gave students only a few hours to browse items, leaving many useful goods unclaimed and limiting the sale's impact. The college enlisted the vendor Rheaply and its resource exchange platform to find a solution.

Rheaply implemented a presale process on its platform, allowing students to browse and claim items online before the physical event. The Rheaply team also assisted with listing items, setting up the sale, and managing inventory. This solution extended the shopping window and created an ongoing resource exchange. The results were significant, with 685 users signing up and over $18,000 in value redistributed to students, successfully diverting waste from landfills.

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