Reducing Disposable Food Ware
Whether you are a caterer, a mobile food vendor, or run a restaurant, café or institutional kitchen, minimizing the use of disposable food ware products can help you reduce waste and costs, improve customers’ dining experience, prevent litter, and keep local waterways clean.
Grant Funding for Reusable Foodware Pilot Projects
StopWaste's 2022 grant cycle includes funding for innovative projects that eliminate single-use foodware and instead develop local infrastructure to make reusable foodware accessible to businesses and consumers.
Providers of Reusable Foodware Systems & Services
Looking for a reusable foodware system provider to partner with on a grant project? Start with this list of vendors specializing in reusable foodware systems, operations or technical assistance, vetted by StopWaste through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process.
Reusable Food Ware During Covid-19
Food businesses can find tips for safely using reusable food ware in this Covid-19 Update, which was developed by StopWaste in consultation with the Alameda County Department of Environmental Health.
Recording: Reusable Foodware Webinar June 2021
On June 7, 2021, StopWaste held an informational webinar about reusable foodware solutions, showcasing three providers who are making reusable foodware a sustainable, cost-saving option for Bay Area restaurants, cafeterias, events, and other food service operations.
Rebates to Switch to Reusables for On-Site Dining
Partnering with non-profit ReThink Disposable, StopWaste helps businesses and schools transition to reusable foodware and introduce practices that prevent waste. In addition to hands-on support, food service operators can get up to $500 in rebates toward the purchase of reusable foodware.
Compostable Food Service Ware
If disposable food service ware is your only option, select compostable items certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI). For additional guidance consult StopWaste’s Guide to Purchasing Compostable Food Service Ware.