Case Studies

With the help of our ReThink Disposable Zero Waste Specialists, University Taqueria was able to remove 52,664 items from the waste stream every year, and totally eliminate disposables from their dine-in service!

With the help of our ReThink Disposable Zero Waste Specialists, Casa Do Petisco is eliminating 24,074 individual pieces of single use disposables and will be saving over $3,000 annually!

La Enramada Restaurant y Taqueria is a community favorite in San Jose, California for Brazilian caldo de pollo and authentic enchiladas Michoacanas. With the help of our Zero Waste Specialists to convert away from single-use items, La Enramada is eliminating over 360,000 items from the waste stream every year and saving $15,427 annually!

Thai Chili Express is a long-time favorite in San Jose, California where locals enjoy traditional Thai cuisine as well as a variety of vegetarian options. With the help of our Zero Waste Specialists to convert away from single-use items, Thai Chili is eliminating 614.8 pounds from the waste stream every year and saving over $1,300 annually!

Korean Palace is a family-friendly restaurant and banquet hall in San Jose, California. They enjoy hosting events and welcome community to enjoy their delicious Korean cuisine. With the help of our Zero Waste Specialists, Korean Palace is eliminating 240.1 pounds of waste annually and saving $444 per year that can be reinvested in other areas of the business.

Thanks to a generous donation from PlasticFreeRestaurants.org, the schools’ polystyrene (foam) lunch trays were traded for Ahimsa stainless steel reusable trays in December 2024. This was the final phase of a district-wide cafeteria waste reduction program; since 2023, the district has implemented a food share table, and separating recycling, food scraps, and liquids from true trash.