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Clean Water Action joins the January 23 Letter to McConnell & Senate Republicans - End the Shutdown
This is extortion, plain and simple. It is outrageously undemocratic and a betrayal of the American people.
Environmental Community Letter to Support HR 1
Dear Member of Congress,
On behalf of our millions of members and supporters, we write to you today to endorse the For the People Act (H.R. 1). Our nation cannot function to its fullest potential without a healthy and thriving democracy and the For the People Act proposes common sense reforms that will move us closer to the goal of making sure the right to vote in our elections is protected, that all votes are counted, and that the undue influence of dark money from corporate and polluter interests in our elections is reined in.
Right now, our democracy is under duress. Big money campaign
Re: Oil and Natural Gas Produced Water Governance in the State of New Mexico – Draft White Paper
Clean Water Action appreciates the opportunity to comment on the joint draft white paper, Oil and Natural Gas Produced Water Governance in the State of New Mexico, developed by EPA and the State of New Mexico.
Powderface
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.