ReThink Disposable in California

ReThink Disposable, a program of Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund, prevents trash before it starts by working with local governments, businesses and institutions, and consumers to minimize single use disposable packaging in food service to conserve resources, prevent waste and ocean litter pollution.

 

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The Fillmore pouring drinks into reusable glasses

The Fillmore, San Francisco

The Fillmore is a 1,199-person capacity music venue located in the Western Addition of San Francisco, California and, fittingly, where Andy Warhol’s Exploding Plastic Inevitable avant-garde multimedia show took place. The Fillmore transitioned from using compostable plastic cups to using TURN reusable cups for an net annual savings of $1,400.
Reusable cup sign at music venue and group of attendees posing with their cups

The Warfield, San Francisco

The Warfield, originally built in the 1920s, was a vaudeville and movie palace and became a 2,250-person capacity concert hall in 1979. In 2023, The Warfield successfully made the switch from single-use plastic and paper cups to reusable cups with a small sustainability fee generating yearly revenue.
House Of Dim Sum

House of Dim Sum, San Francisco

With support from ReThink Disposable, the House of Dim Sum restaurant eliminated 2.2 million disposable items (equal to the weight of a San Francisco cable car!) from their yearly supply costs - an upfront investment of just $429 that will save $33,561 per year. Includes case study translation in Chinese.

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ReThink Disposable Case Study & Video (English & Spanish) | Shish Grill

"First of all, your dishes are going to look a lot better, more presentable and more on the upscale side. And you’re going to save a lot of money. No one hates to do that. You work hard for your money, so saving will go a long way. Third of all, I mean, you’re going green, help the environment as well." - Nancy Annan, Owner

ReThink Disposable Case Study | University of San Francisco Market Cafe

Bon Appétit Management Company plans to implement the ReThink Disposable program campus-wide at USF, after a successful pilot program saved more than $150,000 in disposable foodware costs by eliminating more than two million items with no additional labor cost.

ReThink Disposable Participating Business Testimonials

Highlights from food establishments that have received ReThink Disposable assistance.
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