Reuse for Onsite Dining Library
Welcome! This library is for advocates, schools & businesses, governments, elected officials, and anyone who dreams of only being served with real dishes & cutlery when going out to eat: disposable-free dining. Use the resources below to build your case, write a policy, or guide implementation in your community. You can learn more about the Library here.
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Infographics
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Waste management expenses stat
How plastic affects climate change 1 of 5
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Waste expense 1 of 2
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Savings for schools - case study
Reusables cost savings
Reuse is a climate solution - cup graph
Cutlery break even point
Reuse for onsite worldwide
Average business savings
Water savings - cups
Cups break even stat
Reuse safety
Waste from disposable foodware
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Why reusables win
Zero waste hierarchy
Reuse is a climate solution - plate & clamshell graph
Plate/clamshell break even
Eliminate 21% of disposables
$5 billion in business savings
CTA social post for community orgs
CTA social post for schools
CTA social post for restaurants
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