Plastic Free July 2025: Join us to ReThink Disposable!
Plastic Free July is a global movement to reduce single-use plastics and protect our health, environment, and communities.
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ReThink Disposable, a program of Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund, aims to stop trash before it starts.
We work with local governments, businesses and institutions, and consumers of single-use food packaging to inspire a cultural shift away from the single-use “throwaway” lifestyle.
By providing knowledge, guidance, and support, ReThink Disposable inspires change that leads to conserved resources, saved energy, and reduced litter polluting our oceans, lakes, and rivers.
Businesses & Organizations
Organizations large and small are saving $1000s of dollars each year and winning over their diners in a whole new way by championing our movement. Restaurants, cafes, venues, schools, non-profits, and many others are working with ReThink Disposable to switch foodware to sustainable alternatives for a long-term impact. Reduce Waste, Save Money, and Go Green - Join us!
Local & State Governments
Governments are joining us to take the lead on the global plastic pollution problem. ReThink Disposable is partnering with local and state governments to innovate new programs and policies to meet waste and litter prevention goals, reducing pollution in local waterways and beyond. We offer guidance and support for local businesses and organizations to achieve sustainable solutions, creating positive, long term, and healthier changes for the environment *and* for their bottom line!
Individuals & Communities
We couldn't be successful without a movement of ReThink Disposable champions and leaders to bring about change in their communities by stopping trash before it starts - and encouraging others to do the same! Here's how you can take ACTION now to reduce plastic pollution and be the change you want to see in the world!
Our Impact
28,000,000
Pieces of single use foodware items replaced yearly
277,390
Pounds of waste no longer created every year
$744,774
Annual cost savings
500+
Number of business & organizational partners
Case Studies
University Taqueria, Berkeley
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!
Casa Do Petisco, Berkeley
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, San Jose
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!
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Join the ReThink Disposable Movement!
ReThink Disposable helps food service providers from restaurants to cafeterias to soup kitchens and music venues shift away from single-use foodware to resuable sustainable alternatives. Save money and save the planet - contact us to learn more!
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ReThink Disposable - Participant Map
These businesses have partnered with ReThink Disposable to reduce waste by switching from single-use foodware items to sustainable alternatives. Stop by and show your support!
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Make a Special Gift to support ReThink Disposable!
By permanently replacing single-use disposable foodware with reusable alternatives, your tax-deducible donation will have a meaningful impact for years to come.
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