ReThink Disposable in California

ReThink Disposable, a program of Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund, prevents waste before it starts by working with local governments, businesses and institutions, and consumers to minimize single use disposable packaging in food service to conserve resources, prevent waste and ocean litter pollution.

 

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Take the Pledge to Reduce Single-Use!

There are so many things you can do to reduce your disposables footprint. These are our Top 10 actions for how to ReThink Disposable. Make a pledge below to continue doing the ones you already do, and choose the new actions you are willing to commit to.

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Starbucks and Our Plastic Pollution Problem

The globe is covered in plastic waste. The "to-go" coffee culture is a big part of this problem. Take Starbucks, for example. Starbucks uses more than 8,000 paper cups a minute, which adds up to more than four billion a year.
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The Problem of Marine Plastic Pollution

Preventing the generation of disposable products as much as possible reduces the amount of money needed for controlling and managing trash and litter. Prevention is both cost-effective and better for the environment.
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ReThink Disposable for Local Governments

​Currently, ReThink Disposable is active in eight Bay Area jurisdictions: City of San Francisco, City of Oakland, City of South San Francisco, San Mateo County, Alameda County, City of San Jose, City of Cupertino, City of Sunnyvale​
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ReThink Disposable Participating Business Testimonials

Read our case studies from food establishments that have received ReThink Disposable assistance.

ReThink Disposable Case Study | House of Dim Sum

ReThink Disposable has long partnered with the City of San Francisco to help restaurants replace single-use foodware with cost-saving and planet-friendly reusable foodware. A recent champion is the

California Currents | Fall 2022

In This Issue: Make Sure You Are Prepared to Vote | Protecting Drinking Water Users in California | Celebrating Huge Legislative Victories | Mission Accomplished: Health and Safety Buffer Zone Unlocked | ReThink Disposable Goes National
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