Case Study: Seattle Public Schools reduces waste with Bold Reuse

Seattle Public Schools diverts 300K single-use items with Bold Reuse

Seattle Public Schools faced a significant challenge with the environmental and financial strain of discarding thousands of single-use items daily in its cafeterias. The district wanted to shift to reusable alternatives but lacked the necessary dishwashing infrastructure and staffing resources to manage the cleaning and logistics internally. They partnered with Bold Reuse to overcome these hurdles.

Bold Reuse implemented a turnkey reusable program, providing durable tableware and handling all dishwashing and logistics. This solution eliminated nearly 300,000 single-use items from landfills across 17 schools within two years, diverting over 17,000 pounds of waste. The program from Bold Reuse also streamlined operations for the schools, empowered students with sustainability education, and created a positive local impact.

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