Reusables are all the rage

San Franciscans use an estimated 300 million disposable cups each year. 

That’s a lot of waste. 

What's more, two-thirds of the litter that ends up in our Bay is from stuff that we only use once, like straws, cups and other food packaging. 

Let’s change that by refusing the things we don’t need and reusing the things we do.

Why is reuse
so fashionable?

100% Safe

According to the CDC reusables are 100% COVID-safe.
300 million

San Franciscans use an estimated 300 million disposable cups each year.
67%

Transitioning to reusables could reduce trash on SF streets by 67%.

It's never been easier to reuse!

It comes down to adopting three simple habits:

reusable bag at a local farmers market in SF

1. Carry reusable shopping bags.

Chai tea latte being poured into a reusable mug

2. Bring a reusable travel mug or water bottle.

reusable utensils in kitchen drawer

3. Refuse plastic utensils – choose reusables instead.

Reusable looks good on you, SF!

Check out some of the images from our latest pop-up fashion shoots.

 

three people posing at SFE's Reuse-SF pop-up event
two people posing at SFE's Reuse-SF pop-up event
four people posing at SFE's Reuse-SF pop-up event
two people posing at SFE's Reuse-SF pop-up event
one person posing at SFE's Reuse-SF pop-up event
one adult and one baby posing at SFE's Reuse-SF pop-up event
two people posing at SFE's Reuse-SF pop-up event
one person posing at SFE's Reuse-SF pop-up event
Three individuals pose with their reusable water bottle and shopping bag
Two individuals pose with their reusable water bottle and shopping bag
A person wearing a brown hat and black mask poses with a reusable water bottle
An older woman wearing a purple hat and posing with the SFE reusable bag
A mother with two young children posing with a reusable bag
A group of nine people all holding SFE reusable bags
A group of three young people holding three reusable bags
An older man is holding a bag over his right shoulder.

Take a closer look

Visit these SFE resources to learn more about reuse in San Francisco.

A man with glasses and a checkered shirt is smiling and holding a large mason jar filled with a dark beverage, ice, a metal straw, and a slice of citrus fruit, against a plain green background.

Bring your own cup, Bay Area

Bicycle repair technician showing a young person how to repair their bike

Repair information, events, and clinics

All about Zero Waste

SFE staff holds up reusable foodware with San francisco restaurant owner

FREE Reusable Foodware for San Francisco Restaurants and Cafes