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New England Currents - Massachusetts Edition - Fall 2016
Election Day 2016:
The High Stakes Battle for Our Health and Environment
It’s hard to imagine a more urgent or starkly defined election season than this one. New England has many opportunities to stand with candidates who will lead the way in the fight for clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. Clean Water Action is highlighting the key races that will strengthen the voice of our champions, bring in a new crop of enthusiastic leaders, and build the political power we need to win the battle for a healthier tomorrow throughout the region.
Our process is strictly non-partisan —
Michigan Currents - Fall 2016
US House Approves $170 million for Flint
In late September, the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate voted in favor of $170 million investment in water infrastructure improvements, including replacement of lead service lines, in response to Flint’s water crisis. It has now been longer than a year since Gov. Snyder and the State of Michigan publicly recognized the Flint water crisis, and longer than two years since the city began drawing water from the Flint River without the proper corrosion controls in place to protect residents from lead in the distribution system.
It has not been
Chesapeake Currents - Maryland - Fall 2016
Maryland 2017 Legislative Preview
In Maryland, the General Assembly meets every year for ninety days, from January to April. During this time, the State’s legislators introduce legislation on a variety of issues and must work together to pass a budget for the year ahead. With the 2017 Maryland General Assembly Session quickly approaching, Clean Water Action is putting together an ambitious plan to advocate for important legislation that will protect and preserve the environment. Here is a quick overview:
Toxics: Clean Water will push for bans on products like wheel weights, switches, andPowderface
Located in Fruitvale Village, Powderface serves the best beignets west of New Orleans, serving both traditional and vegan beignets for those that want to have the taste of the south without the guilt. Powderface also serves coffee, smoothies, sandwiches, and crepes for a full dining experience. Powderface made a 35% switch of their total disposable foodware purchases to go 100% reusable for their dine-in guests. Powderface will not only divert over 77,000 single pieces of harmful disposable plastics every year but will also enjoy a $3,000 annual savings.
Five local Fruitvale restaurants — Emil’s Burger & Breakfast, Hogar Latino Panaderia Y Restaurant, La Torta Loca, Parra’s, and Powderface — teamed up to reduce single-use disposable waste by over 187,600 individual pieces and over 3,240 pounds annually. After an average payback period of 2.74 months, this group of restaurants will collectively be saving over $10,000 every year by purchasing fewer disposables — dramatically reducing plastic pollution in their operations, and providing real-time examples of businesses that are both eco-friendly and economical in the Fruitvale community. Read the full Fruitvale Community Restaurants Case Study here.
Packaging practices prior to ReThink Disposable:
- White Hot Drink Dome Lid
- Flat Straw Slot Lid
- Paper coffee cup 12 oz./16 oz./20 oz.
- Clear plastic cold cup 16 oz./20 oz.
- Bio #1 Kraft Takeout Container
- Hot Paper Cup 8 oz.
- Eco Kraft Sandwich Bag
- Disposable Wooden Stir Sticks 7.5''
Recommendations Implemented:
- Dine-in reduction with reusable cups
- Ceramic coffee cups
- Stainless steel cold cups
- Reusable serving baskets
- Dine-in reduction with reusable plates, serving baskets, and trays
- Reduction for dine-in by request
Document
CS_Fruitvale_09.26.24.pdf
(4.41 MB)
Business Information:
3411 E 12th St
#134
Oakland, CA 94601
United States
The Bottom Line
$3,011
net annual savings
77,289
disposable items reduced per year
1,553 lbs
annual waste reduction
We can definitely use the help in transitioning back to reusables after COVID. We have been hit hard as a business during this time and want to thank ReThink Disposable for the help in complying with the new law!
Reducing Single-Use Food Packaging
ReThink Disposable works with local governments, businesses and institutions, and consumers of single use food packaging to inspire a cultural shift away from single-use "throwaway" lifestyle.
Parra’s
Parra’s is a traditional Mexican restaurant in the heart of the Fruitvale. Their menu is authentic, and their specialty is their delicious tlayudas oaxaqueñas which the owner, Carlos, encourages everyone to try. The atmosphere is friendly, and everyone is welcome to stop in for a bite or take mole poblano home for the family.
Parra’s was already using reusable foodware for their dine-in guests but were still relying on plastic straws and sauce cups. Replacing them with stainless steel reusable foodware will positively impact the community diverting over 41,000 pieces of harmful disposable plastics annually.
Five local Fruitvale restaurants — Emil’s Burger & Breakfast, Hogar Latino Panaderia Y Restaurant, La Torta Loca, Parra’s, and Powderface — teamed up to reduce single-use disposable waste by over 187,600 individual pieces and over 3,240 pounds annually. After an average payback period of 2.74 months, this group of restaurants will collectively be saving over $10,000 every year by purchasing fewer disposables — dramatically reducing plastic pollution in their operations, and providing real-time examples of businesses that are both eco-friendly and economical in the Fruitvale community. Read the full Fruitvale Community Restaurants Case Study here.
Packaging practices prior to ReThink Disposable:
- Plastic sauce cups
- Plastic straws
Recommendations Implemented:
- Stainless steel sauce cups
- Stainless steel straws
Before & After
Document
CS_Fruitvale_09.26.24.pdf
(4.41 MB)
Business Information:
3284 International Blvd
Oakland, CA 94601
United States
The Bottom Line
$694
net annual savings
41,063
disposable items reduced per year
143 lbs
annual waste reduction
You brought some goodness to our restaurant! I tried the stainless-steel straws, and I really enjoy my jamaica drink now!... I am excited that this will help us save money.
Reducing Single-Use Food Packaging
ReThink Disposable works with local governments, businesses and institutions, and consumers of single use food packaging to inspire a cultural shift away from single-use "throwaway" lifestyle.