ReThink Disposable

Blogs from our national ReThink Disposable Team

A Zero Waste Business on Baltimore's Bag Ban

August 22, 2019 | By Jennifer Kunze

People all across Baltimore have been weighing in on the Plastic Bag Reduction Bill - and businesses, too! Diane Wittner, the owner of Echotopia, shared her testimony with us, and we wanted to share it with you. Businesses like Echotopia are already making the switch away from plastic bags, and

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What the Unpackaging Alameda Project Means For The Future Of Source Reduction

August 9, 2019 | By Jamie Smith

Over the course of the project, our team trained 27 volunteer ambassadors, 10 student interns, and 24 litter survey volunteers who analyzed disposable food packaging found on Park Street in Alameda before ReThink Disposable intervention. Outside of our interaction with businesses, we developed relationships with members of local government and leaders of community groups.

Save Money and The Environment with ReThink Disposable

July 16, 2019 | By Jenny Vickers

Imagine a world without plastic waste. For Plastic Free July, millions of people around the globe are working to make this vision a reality by stopping the use of single-use disposable plastics for one month.

By participating in Plastic Free July, you can make an incredible difference to break

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ReThink Disposable for Plastic Free July!

July 1, 2019 | By Jenny Vickers

This July, join millions of people around the world reducing their plastic waste. Clean Water Action’s ReThink Disposable program is excited to be part of the solution to plastic pollution – every day we work for cleaner streets, oceans and beautiful communities. Join us - together, we can make a difference and be a part of the solution!

How to reduce plastic at your BBQs and picnics this summer

May 9, 2019 | By Lily Do

The weather is getting warmer, which means it is time for picnics, parties, and BBQs. That also means we are likely to see more waste from single-use disposable products like paper plastics, plastic utensils, party cups, and more. Most of those items cannot be recycled, especially if they are soiled