ReThink Disposable

Blogs from our national ReThink Disposable Team

This Earth Month, Call Out the Myth of “Chemical Recycling”

April 15, 2024 | By Kerry Doyle

Rather than waste money on expensive, polluting facilities, Rhode Island should pursue strategies that reduce the amount of plastic consumed and produced in the first place.

Image of chemical plant with text: Call out the myth of "chemical recycling"

Image of Clean Water Action's Mercedes Forsyth at Alif Brew and Mini Mart

ReThink Disposable: Reducing Single Use Trash in Philadelphia

March 28, 2024 | By Mercedes Forsyth

Thanks to support from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and Plastic Free Restaurants, a new waste reduction program called ReThink Disposable has made its way to Philadelphia and is playing a new and essential part in helping reduce trash and litter in the city.

ReThink Disposable joins the music business

March 14, 2024 | By Grace Lee

Teaming up with reusable cup providers, r.World and TURN, along with the San Francisco Environment Department, we've achieved a remarkable feat eliminating disposable cups at historic Bay Area music venues.

Image of two guests at a concert at August Hall in SF. Photo by ReThink Disposable.

Break Bread with ReThink Disposable: Virtual Office Hours last Thursday of every month, 1 pm PT / 4 pm ET

Break Bread with ReThink Disposable! Virtual Office Hours, April 2024

April 25, 2024 | Virtual

Whether you are a restaurant interested in reusable foodware, an NGO engaging with restaurants, civil entity promoting reuse, or concerned individual, you're invited to join our ReThink Disposable team for a monthly open and virtual office hour chat!