Reusable Foodware System Plan & Project Development
Reusable Foodware System Plan & Project Development
Reusable Foodware System
MISSION
To support and advance local initiatives that offer reusable alternatives in the place of disposable cups, containers, or packaging.
VISION
To support community initiatives and foster an accessible system that empowers businesses with sustainable waste reduction solutions, while advancing the widespread practice of reuse for the benefit of people and the planet.
HOW WE GOT HERE
The Savannah Reusable Foodware System began as a collaboration between Savannah Riverkeeper, Perpetual, the city of Savannah, Tybee Island, and Chatham County. To date, this project has grown to include many project partners and collaborators. According to Census data, Chatham County is home to 300,000+ residents and over 4,000 commercial businesses and is frequented annually by upwards of 17 million tourists. This makes the Chatham area a natural choice for a reusable foodware system.
Following initial baseline workshops yielding a consensus that a reuse system was desired and necessary for Savannah, the team began drafting these specific recommendations. We have since sought (and are actively seeking) community feedback on the system design for continued collaboration toward the development of a reusable foodware system that is functional for the community with the support of community partners.
The vision for this reusable initiative is this - in the place of disposable plastic/paper foodware and plastic water bottles, businesses will have a chance to offer reusable foodware and/or reusable aluminum water bottles. The foodware and bottles can be returned to the place of business or to shared collection bins around town. The foodware and bottles are commercially washed and sanitized, then returned to the businesses.
We need your feedback on the draft System Design and Next Steps Report!
Documents
Come Chat with the Group to Learn More! The Choose Reuse Chatham Coalition meets once a month at rotating bars and restaurants to collaborate and discuss the progress of two major reusable initiatives in Savannah, GA.
The projects include the Savannah Reusable Foodware System headed up by Perpetual and Savannah Riverkeeper and the Closed-Loop Aluminum Water Bottle Program led by the Lite Foot Foundation. Reach out to cloe@savannahriverkeeper.org for dates and locations!
