Switching to reusables will increase customer satisfaction and it will save you money in the long run. But don’t just take our word for it! Check out the businesses below to see how much they have saved by switching to reusables and download case studies for full details.
Red's Donuts - City of Seaside
• $229 upfront investment for reusable foodware
• $12,239 in total annual net cost savings
• 201,851 disposable items reduced per year
• 1.9 tons of annual waste reduction
• 2 month average payback period
Deja Blue - City of Seaside
• $322 upfront investment for reusable foodware
• $16,991 in total annual net cost savings
• 67,221 disposable items reduced per year
• 2.6 tons of annual waste reduction
• 2 month average pay-pack period
The Conservatory for Coffee, Tea & Cocoa - Culver City
• $6,898.82 in annual net cost savings
• 205,008 disposable items reduced per year
• 2,118 pounds of annual waste reduction
• No impact to labor costs
• Positive feedback from Café patrons
El Matate Restaurant - San Francisco
• 493,711 disposable items were reduced per year
• $8,957 in annual savings after payback period
• 3,651 pounds of annual waste reduction
• Elevated dining experience resulted in more customers staying on-site to dine
• Less litter prone food packaging walking out the door
• Bus tubs and racks helped reduce product loss
• No additional labor required
Hang Ten Boiler - Alameda
• $3,988 in annual net cost savings (reflects the setup cost of $2,066 and the ongoing cost of $11,956)
• 318,271 disposable items reduced per year and 7,551 pounds of annual waste reduction
• Full transition from disposable foodware packaging to reusables for onsite diners
• One new job created
New York Pizza - Palo Alto
• $3,043 in annual net cost savings
• 135,354 disposable items reduced per year
• 2,955 pounds of annual waste reduction
• No impact to labor costs
• Received positive feedback from customers
Crispian Bakery - Alameda
• $1,739 in annual net cost savings
• 59,314 disposable items reduced per year
• 1,077 pounds of annual waste prevented
• No impact to labor costs
• Rental dishwasher installed to sustain reusables operation
• Minimal impact to water usage