Case Studies Database
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ReThink Disposable: New York Pizza
Capacity: 18
Dishwashing model: under counter dishwasher
Funding Source: None
Material: metal, plastic
Disposables Avoided: 135,354 (annual)
Cost Savings: $3,043 (annual net)
Break-Even: 4.1 months
ReThink Disposable: The Conservatory for Coffee, Tea & Cocoa
Capacity: 35
Dishwashing model: 3-compartment sink
Funding Source: None
Material: plastic, metal
Disposables Avoided: 205,008 (annual)
Cost Savings: $6,898 (annual net)
Break-Even: 5.4 months
ReThink Disposable: Hang Ten Boiler
Capacity: 50
Dishwashing model: 3-compartment sink & commercial dishwasher
Funding Source: None
Material: melamine, plastic
Disposables Avoided: 318,271 (annual)
Cost Savings: $3,988 (annual net)
Break-Even: 4.3 months
ReThink Disposable: Doc’s of the Bay Food Truck
Capacity: 100 meals
Dishwashing model: shared commercial kitchen
Funding Source: None
Material: plastic
Cost Savings: $2028 (annual net)
Break-Even: 12 days
NextGen Consortium: Petaluma Cup Project
Pilot Size: 30 restaurants
Dishwashing Model: Reuse Service Provider
Funding Source: Closed Loop Partners
Material: Plastic
Return Rate: 51%
Disposables Avoided: 220,000 (3 months)
Zero Waste Europe: The Story of RePack
Customer Base: 50 online retail partners
Material: Plastic
Return rate: 80%
Disposables avoided: 25,000 (annual average)
Toronto Environmental Alliance: Evergreen Brick Works
Venue Size: 6,000
Dishwashing Model: Reuse Service Provider
Funding Source: None
Material: Plastic
Return Rate: 97%
Disposables Avoided: 147,794 (12 months)
Cost Savings: Unknown
Toronto Environmental Alliance: BC Place Vancouver
Venue Size: 54,5000
Dishwashing Model: Reuse Service Provider
Funding Source: None
Material: Plastic
Return Rate: 71%
Disposables Avoided: 20,026 (6 months)
Cost Savings: Unknown
Reuse Denver: Los Molinos
Capacity: 150
Dishwashing Model: 3-compartment sink
Funding Source: Government Grant (Reuse Denver)
Material: Metal, Ceramic, Plastic
Loss Rate: 20%
Disposables Avoided: 157,200 (annual)
Cost Savings: $4,304.05 (net / annual)
Break-Even: 1.08 months
Rip City Reuse: Moda Center
Venue Size: 20,500
Number of events annually: 240
Dishwashing Model: Reuse Service Provider
Material: Plastic
Return Rate: 90%
Disposables Avoided: 534,882 (annual)
Cost Savings: $2800 CAD in waste fees (year one)
Toronto Environmental Alliance: Pride Toronto
Venue Size: 20,000
Dishwashing Model: Reuse Service Provider
Funding Source: Brand Sponsor
Material: Plastic
Return Rate: 85%
Disposables Avoided: 27,645 (3 days)