Case Studies Database
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Turn the Tide on Plastic: Deja Blue
Capacity: 100
Dishwashing model: 3-compartment sink
Funding Source: None
Material: metal, glass, ceramic
Disposables Avoided: 67,221 (annual)
Cost Savings: $16,991 (annual net)
Break-Even: 2 months
Reusable Seacoast: Seacoast NH Reusable Takeout Container Pilot
Pilot Size: 4 restaurants
Dishwashing Model: (In-house dishwashing)
Funding Source: Public Grants & Private Donors
Material: Metal, Silicone
Return Rate: 100%
Disposables Avoided: 1,000 (8 months)
ReThink Disposable: Parra’s
Dishwashing model: 3-compartment sink
Funding Source: None
Material: stainless steel
Disposables Avoided: 41,063 (annual)
Cost Savings: $694 (annual net)
Break-Even: 1.9 months
ReThink Disposable: Hogar Latino Panaderia y Restaurant
Dishwashing model: 3-compartment sink
Funding Source: None
Material: stainless steel, acrylic, ceramic
Disposables Avoided: 26,493 (annual)
Cost Savings: $3120 (annual net)
Break-Even: 1.6 months
ReThink Disposable: Emil’s Burger & Breakfast
Dishwashing model: 3-compartment sink
Funding Source: None
Material: glass, stainless steel, stoneware, porcelain
Disposables Avoided: 34,380 (annual)
Cost Savings: $2433 (annual net)
Break-Even: 2.6 months
ReThink Disposable: Powderface
Dishwashing model: 3-compartment sink
Funding Source: None
Material: ceramic, stainless steel
Disposables Avoided: 77,289 (annual)
Cost Savings: $3011 (annual net)
Break-Even: 1.7 months
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)
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
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)