Switching from single-use to reusable plates, cups, and utensils reduces waste, cuts costs, and keeps harmful plastics out of our environment. The Alameda County Department of Environmental Health confirms that reusable foodware is safe when properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized. StopWaste provides funding, hands-on support, and resources to help food businesses, schools, and institutions across Alameda County make the transition.
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Restaurants & Cafes
Food businesses that replace disposable foodware with real cups, plates and utensils for dine-in customers can save thousands of dollars each year. Explore StopWaste Mini-Grants to help make the switch, learn about foodware related state and local regulations, and more.
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Schools & Institutions
A growing number of K–12 schools are switching from disposable to reusable foodware for school meals. StopWaste offers resources, grants, and on-the-ground support to help schools and institutions with closed-environment dining settings make this transition.
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Residents
Bring your own cups, utensils, and bags—or borrow a reusable cup through Okapi. Simple steps to cut food packaging waste at home and on the go.
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Resources
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Funding & Grants
Grant funding and technical assistance for restaurants, cafes, schools and institutions.
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Policy & Legislation
State and local foodware regulations, including StopWaste's adoption-ready Model Ordinance.
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Service Providers
Directory of Reuse Service Providers.
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Success Stories
See how local businesses and schools have cut costs and waste by switching to reusable foodware.