Palo Unified School District successfully implemented these ReThink Disposable cost saving practices:
- Reusable baskets replace disposable food boatse
- Reusable clamshells replace disposable salad containers
- Stainless steel sporks are used in place of disposable plastic sporks
- Return stations/carts are in place
- $25,000 in net savings
- Eliminating 436,540 pieces of disposable packaging
- Preventing 8,152 pounds of waste
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Testimonials
Jena, the co-owner of Sacred Wheel, had switched to compostable disposable packaging, because she
Ayman, the owner of Cybelle's Pizza on Bush Street has been challenged to implement reusable food
Rick Junker, the owner, has replaced disposable plastic water and paper soda cups with reusable
For dine-in operations, the owner has replaced paper plates with metal trays, replaced 9 oz plastic
Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund