ReThink Disposable Case Study | Borough of Red Bank

In March 2024, Red Bank passed their Skip the Stuff Ordinance (2024-08), which has restaurants only provide single-use cutlery and condiments upon request for take-out orders. This led nine other municipalities to pass similar ordinances in 2024. 

Red Bank’s Green Team, with the help of Clean Water Action, created educational flyers in English and Spanish and provided outreach to businesses and residents. 

 

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Skip The Stuff Case Study: Borough Of Red Bank
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March 11, 2025 | By ReThink Disposable Case Studies
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