ReThink Disposable in New Jersey

ReThink Disposable, a program of Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund, aims to stop trash before it starts.

The program works with local governments, businesses, and institutions to help them switch from single-use food packaging to reusables, helping them to go green and save money!

By providing knowledge, guidance, and support, ReThink Disposable inspires change that leads to conserved resources, saved energy, and reduced litter polluting our streets, communities, and waterways.

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ReThink Disposable helps food service providers from restaurants to cafeterias to soup kitchens and music venues shift away from single-use foodware to resuable sustainable alternatives. Save money and save the planet - contact us to learn more!

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New Jersey ReThink Disposable Case Studies

Interfaith Neighbors Meals On Wheels - Page 1

Interfaith Neighbors Meals on Wheels Monmouth County

"My eyes were made wide open. We replaced a plastic fruit cup, mainly sugar, with a fresh piece of fruit. We took sugary desserts out of our meals as well. Many are diabetic so this is a cost savings as well as a much more nutritious alternative." - Beth Paterno, Director, Nutrition Program

ReThink Disposable Case Study - Interfaith Neighbors Page 1

Interfaith Neighbors Senior Center Program

Interfaith Neighbors provides multiple services, including daily dine-in meals through their six senior nutrition programs. Through their partnership with ReThink Disposable, Interfaith Neighbors eliminated 100% of their single-use disposable foodware for a total annual net cost savings of $37,113 - saving valuable funds that can be used to better serve their clients.

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Franciscan Charities of Newark, NJ

ReThink Disposable provided Franciscan Charities of Newark with 400 sets of reusable food serviceware, eliminating 936,000 single-use disposables totaling 10,750 pounds from entering the waste stream annually and providing clients with a more dignified meal experience. "We are appreciative that we won’t only save up to $50,000 every year but we are also moving towards being better stewards of our environment." - Director Melissa Hillier, Franciscan Charities of Newark

ReThink Disposable Videos

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Make a Special Gift to support ReThink Disposable!

By permanently replacing single-use disposable foodware with reusable alternatives, your tax-deducible donation will have a meaningful impact for years to come.

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