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Blogs from our national ReThink Disposable Team

ReThink Disposable Blog Series Part III: Next Steps for Statewide Zero Waste Policies

June 11, 2021 | By Maura Toomey

New Jersey’s ban on single-use carryout bags and polystyrene foam containers will go into effect one year from now, or May 2022! This victory was the result of the groundswell of concern over the damage being caused to our environment by waste and single-use plastics. This is only the beginning of the paradigm shift toward zero waste happening in New Jersey, across the U.S., and around the world. In the next part of our ReThink Disposable Blog Series, we will take a look at state policies in the works that will move us ever closer toward a zero waste future.

Zero Waste Earth Day Tips

April 12, 2021 | By Laura Kastenbauer

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of going zero waste in your life? Most people who want to produce minimum amounts of waste are afraid of the extra costs and hassle that comes from a zero waste lifestyle. Here are a few tips and tricks to get you started while keeping cost low and hassle even lower.

Redefining Dining in Southern California: ReThink Disposable Certifies its First Business in the Los Angeles Region

March 21, 2021 | By Jamie Smith

“I think everybody wants to do the right thing but some of us need more encouragement than others. This program has kept us accountable, which is great. I have wanted to make these changes for a while now and some of the changes I haven’t even thought of before, so I am glad to have signed up for this program.”

ReThink Disposable Blog Series Part II: Next Steps for Local Zero Waste Policies

February 22, 2021 | By Maura Toomey

NJ's statewide ban on single-use carryout bags and polystyrene foam containers was a huge victory made possible in part by the 50 plus local ordinances banning these and other single-use disposables. This just goes to show how powerful local policies can be in creating larger change. So what else can municipalities do?

ReThink Disposable Blog Series Part I: Zero Waste at Home & In Your Community

February 2, 2021 | By Maura Toomey

Our ReThink Disposable Blog Series focuses on how we can prevent waste before it starts to tackle the twin threats to our waters of plastic pollution and climate change.

Zero Waste for the Holidays

November 19, 2020 | By Holly Harris and Maura Toomey

Winter is almost here and the season for holiday entertaining is fast approaching. While hosting any kind of gathering, it is easy to focus on convenience rather than on how much waste you are creating. Yet, every bit of trash generated will end up polluting the environment down the line. Waste and plastic pollution has become a global environmental crisis, threatening our waterways and oceans, wildlife, public health, and even our climate.