Background Story
The use of plastic and disposable containers threaten our marine, freshwater, and soil environment and potentially the safety of our entire food system1 As of 2015, 6.3 billion tonnes of plastic waste has been generated, 79% of which has ended up in landfills or the natural environment. reVessel has been at the forefront of giving consumers a better way to opt out of disposable containers and using food as a force for good. With their versatile containers designed for use in home and on the go, reVessel partners with restaurants to provide no waste meals to solve the root of the problem and help restaurants break free from dependence on plastic and disposables, cut costs and improve the health of the community.
How It Works
A frontline hero will receive a healthy meal without the waste, sourced from local farms and purveyors.
Recipients get to keep the reVessel stainless steel food container (valued at $35) for everyday reuse!
Scripps Memorial Encinitas | ICU
Scripps Mercy Hillcrest | ICU
Scripps Mercy Chula Vista | ICU
UCSD - Jacobs | ICU
Family Health Centers of San Diego
La Maestra Community Health Clinic
Disposable Containers | Americans generate more than 3.2 million tons of of quick service packaging, less than 1% is recycled.
Landfills | 45% of landfills are composed of food packaging and food waste. [source: EPA]
Ocean | The equivalent of a garbage truck full of trash is released into the ocean every minute.
Health | ~12,000 chemicals can be used in food packaging, most not tested for safety and can be linked to cancer and other human health issues. [Food Packaging Forum March 2020]
More Plastic | Meal delivery is expected to increase from $30B to $365B in the next 10 years.