Clean Water Fund

Clean Water Fund surveyed Alameda County, CA restaurants that had previously adopted reusable options through the ReThink Disposable source reduction process. Core values around sustainability remain strong, however there is a clear need to educate both food operators and the public that reusables are just as safe as disposables .

With a grant from the California Ocean Protection Council, ReThink Disposable partnered with the City of Alameda to create a model for “unpackaging a city.”

Alameda, CA based Hang Ten Boiler hosts many dine in and to go customers, all hungry for their Hawaiian, Asian fusion, and Cajun style seafood dishes. After making the switch to all reusable in-house dining foodware - accounting for the costs of hiring a new dishwasher and water - Hang Ten saved $3,988 each year.

Adoptando una postura para proteger el agua limpia. El ambiente político y de política para proteger el agua limpia nunca ha sido más desafiante. Clean Water Action, sus miembros y sus aliados permanecen a la vanguardia de la lucha para mantener las protecciones fundamentales fuertes y eficaces — para nuestra agua, nuestra salud, nuestro clima y el futuro del planeta. Sin embargo, 2018 trajo algunas victorias importantes, y logros constantes en el tamaño y la fuerza de nuestro movimiento de agua limpia.

The political and policy environment for protecting clean water has never been more challenging. Clean Water Action, its members and allies remain on the front lines of the fight to keep fundamental protections strong and effective — for our water, for our health, for our climate and the planet’s future.

The Conservatory for Coffee, Tea & Cocoa in Culver City, CA replaced disposable cups, utensils, and stirrers and advertised a "Bring Your Own Cup" incentive. The result was no impact to labor costs, only positive feedback from customers, and $6,899 saved in annual net cost savings.