Case Studies

With two simple changes, our Zero Waste Specialists are helping World Gourmet eliminate over 65,000 single-use disposable items from the waste stream and save $3,500 per year.

ReThink Disposable assisted Voca Coffee, a boutique coffee roaster and online coffee retailer, in cutting their overall usage of disposable items by 87% annually — and completely eliminating the usage of food service film in the kitchen.

With the help of our Zero Waste Specialists, Falafel, Etc. is eliminating 100% of their single use disposables for dine in customers! These changes keep 4,129 pounds (the weight of a mid-size SUV!) from the waste stream and save them $11,779 annually.

With the help of our ReThink Disposable Zero Waste Specialists, University Taqueria was able to remove 52,664 items from the waste stream every year, and totally eliminate disposables from their dine-in service!

With the help of our ReThink Disposable Zero Waste Specialists, Casa Do Petisco is eliminating 24,074 individual pieces of single use disposables and will be saving over $3,000 annually!

Harrington Elementary School in Lexington, Massachusetts, serving 363 students, became the district’s second school to adopt reusable cafeteria trays and cutlery after replacing a broken dishwasher with a new energy-efficient model. Funded through a combination of state budget support, a community grant, and district funds, the $80,000+ investment improved kitchen efficiency, upgraded infrastructure, and streamlined operations.