Re:Dishing FAQs
Using Re:Dish Reusables
What should I do when I’m done with my reusable?
Always return your reusable to a Re:Dish bin. Simply dump out any leftover food or liquids, drop it in and we’ll take care of the rest. No need to rinse or sort.
What happens after I return it?
We collect, wash, and sanitize all returned items at our facility, then return them for reuse.
Are the items clean and safe?
All Re:Dish items are professionally washed and sanitized using high heat and food-safe, environmentally friendly cleaners that meet or exceed public health standards. Watch our video to see how it works.
Returns and Responsibility
Why is returning so important?
Reuse ONLY works when items are returned. When they’re left behind or kept elsewhere, we have to produce replacements, which increases the environmental impact and reduces the program’s overall benefit.
Why is it a problem if I keep it?
Keeping a Re:Dish item breaks the reuse cycle. Each item is part of a shared system designed to reduce waste. If it’s not returned, we have to replace it, which increases production, emissions, and cost. The success of the program depends on every item coming back.
What if I accidentally took one home?
Just bring it back next time. It’s never too late, and every return makes a difference.
Environmental Impact
Is Re:Dishing really better for the environment when you factor in washing and transportation?
Yes. A third-party-reviewed lifecycle analysis shows that even with washing and transport, Re:Dish reusables have a lower environmental impact than disposables and compostables. Read our LCA report.
Aren’t compostables eco-friendly?
Actually, they’re not. Compostables require a huge amount of natural resources to produce, and 90+ percent of them will end up in landfill at their end of life anyway, according to the EPA. Read more.
About the Reusables
What are Re:Dish items made of?
BPA-free polypropylene (#5 plastic), which is a durable, FDA-approved food-safe material recognized for its safety and low environmental impact. All items are made in the USA.
Why plastic? Isn’t that harmful?
It’s not the material. It’s the use. Single-use of any material creates waste. Our reusables are designed for hundreds of uses, which both reduces waste and eliminates the need to manufacture new items.
What happens when items break or wear out?
We collect them so they can be recycled and made into new products. Nothing goes to landfill.
THANKS FOR RE:DISHING!
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