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Reusable Seacoast
Reusable Seacoast
A pilot project by members of the Dover Plastics Reduction Group and Surfrider NH, who are also NH Plastics Working Group Members.
Summary Report: Summary - Reusable Takeout Container Pilot Program
Help for taking policy action to prevent restaurants from providing unnecssary utensils and packets unless they are requested.
The Reusable Foodware Purchasing Guide gives recommendations from Clean Water Fund and Clean Water Actions’ ReThink Disposable program, and The Surfrider Foundation. This resource will help restaurant owners switch from disposables to reusables.
Discover the environmental and financial benefits of switching from disposable to reusable food ware in your business.
BYO strives for cultivating zero waste strategies and policy change. They support local groups committed to promoting the concept of BYO (Bring Your Own). The acronym BYO can include "C for containers, M for mugs, U for utensils, and N for napkins."
Foodware promotes a convenient collect and return system. It's an economical and environmentally friendly way to replace single-use takeout containers.
Dispatch Goods is a returns logistics platform that helps save money, elevate brand image, and keep packaging out of landfills.
Eliminating single-use plastic, one restaurant (or school) at a time
What the Foam?: How to Keep Plastic Foodware Out of Our Oceans from Ocean Conservancy.
"Hold the Plastic, Please" guide for restaurants from Beyond Plastics
Reuse for Onsite Dining Library from Upstream - New!
Demystifying Compostable and Biodegradable Plastics - from Beyond Plastics - New!
Only reusable foodware is used for onsite dining.*
Paper straws are provided only upon request.**
No expanded polystyrene use (aka Styrofoam).
No plastic bags are used for takeout or to-go orders.
Single-use utensils, straws, condiments, and other accessory items are provided only upon request.
Beverages are not sold in plastic bottles.
Proper recycling practices are followed.
* Foodware includes dinnerware, drinkware, silverware, and ramekins/containers.
** Exceptions may be made for naturally occurring materials (e.g. hay, bamboo) and reusables (e.g. metal, glass), not including bio-based plastic. Straws should be provided to anyone who needs one, including people with disabilities.
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