ReThink Disposable Case Studies

Located in Fruitvale Village, Emil’s Burger & Breakfast prides itself on the freshest ingredients, hand-selected by the owner daily and cooked fresh to order. They had been serving their customers on disposable paper and plastics. Now, people are noshing on their delicious burgers with reusable foodware and enjoying an elevated dining experience.

By transitioning from single-use disposable food packaging to less-toxic durable alternatives at just 3 out of 16 schools, BUSD expects to eliminate 46,000 single-use utensils and 73,000 single-use trays in a given school year.

Koreana, a restaurant known for its traditional Korean cuisine in Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, was already using many reusable foodware options for dine-in customers. Identifying further opportunities with ReThink Disposable they're saving an additional $3,109, reducing 758 lbs of trash annually, and seeing enthusiasm from customers!

Jean’s Cafe, located in Center City Philadelphia, is setting a new standard by coupling sustainability and the fast-paced take-away culture. By transitioning from 100% disposable foodware for dine-in to using exclusively reusable wares, Jean’s Cafe is not only reducing its environmental footprint but also saving.$2,063 annually - after factoring in water costs and labor for washing dishes!

"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

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.