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Reuse 101: Reusable San Mateo County (Online)
June 1, 2021 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Miriam Gordon, Policy Director of UPSTREAM will talk about how reuse policies reduce waste while protecting human health, climate, and the environment.
Grace Lee, ReThink Disposable Director, will talk about how the shift from single use to reuse for onsite dining saves restaurants money while reducing waste and elevating the customer experience.
The presentations will start at 3:30 and will be followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion from 4:30-5PM.
Reuse for onsite dining at restaurants:
*Reduces waste and single-use
*Lowers carbon emissions and water use
*Saves money
*Improves diner and employee satisfaction
*Reduces litter-prone packaging
*Creates business innovation and reuse models that support local policies
*Reduces impact of migration of harmful chemicals from single use foodware