The Bay Foundation seeks qualified contractors to produce one video (3-5 minutes) summarizing the City of Los Angeles’ Reusable Foodware Microgrant Program’s accomplishments and at least three videos (under 1 minute each) highlighting different program participants. Project partners (City of LA, TBF, APTIM, Clean Water Fund) will review the produced content and the City of LA will have… Continue reading Request for Proposals: City of Los Angeles’ Reusable Foodware Microgrant Program, Video Services
Topic: Restaurants
City of Los Angeles Donates Reusable Foodware To A Pacoima Pupseria
Los Angeles, CA – Today LA Sanitation & Environment (LASAN)’s Reusable Foodware Microgrant Program donated reusable plates, bowls, cups, serving dishes and other products to Pupuseria Cuzcatlan in Pacoima. This program is available to small food service establishments (FSEs) in the City of Los Angeles that want to make the transition from disposable to reusable… Continue reading City of Los Angeles Donates Reusable Foodware To A Pacoima Pupseria
LA offers microgrants to promote reusable foodware
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – The city of Los Angeles’ Department of Public Works announced Wednesday available microgrants to restaurants and other food services to help them transition from disposable to reusable foodware. LASAN has partnered with APTIM, ReThink Disposable and The Bay Foundation to conduct outreach and assessments, purchase reusable products, provide technical assistance and… Continue reading LA offers microgrants to promote reusable foodware
Case Study: Los Angeles County Yacht Clubs
In follow up to a successful pilot with six Northern California yacht clubs in 2019, CWA and CWF partnered with the California State Parks and the California Coastal Commission’s Boating Clean and Green Program and The Bay Foundation to implement ReThink Disposable at yacht clubs throughout Los Angeles County. A potent combination of partner collaboration,… Continue reading Case Study: Los Angeles County Yacht Clubs
Following the Food Scraps
Podcaster Alyssa B. interview TBF’s Community Engagement Coordinator Dalia Gonzalez as she investigates where all of LMU’s food waste ends up — and why its final destination is so important. This is On the Rails, the podcast that dives into the hidden processes and unknown individuals that keep our everyday lives running smoothly.
What Even Is Local Seafood?
The waters off Southern California are rich with marine life. As part of his effort to serve the freshest seafood possible, much of what [Chef Michael] Cimarusti offers at Providence is sourced from the Pacific. “There are so many amazing ingredients that are being harvested right here,” he says. But for most consumers, it’s not… Continue reading What Even Is Local Seafood?
Back to School: Kids at the Environmental Charter Schools in South L.A. Are Taking Climate Change into their Own Hands
Bordered by Gardena Boulevard and nestled between apartment buildings in a converted church in a gritty section of Gardena, a wild tomato seedling has sprouted from a corner of the compost heap at Environmental Charter Middle School, showing hope for the future. Students Giovani Benitez and Kevin Luna just welcomed a wheelbarrow of food waste… Continue reading Back to School: Kids at the Environmental Charter Schools in South L.A. Are Taking Climate Change into their Own Hands
Shopper & Diner Report: Eco-centric Eateries
The Bay Foundation announced its first four ReThink Disposable Certified restaurants and two are in Atwater Village and Silver Lake…
Case Study: Scoops Chinatown
Scoops Chinatown is successfully implementing ReThink Disposable best practices, with the business certification completed through a partnership between Clean Water Fund and The Bay Foundation. Find out more details in this Case Study.
Case Study: Palette Food and Juice
Palette Food and Juice, located in Atwater Village, Los Angeles, serves farm to table fast-casual foods and fresh juices. Palette prides itself in using local, sustainability grown ingredients that yield nourishing meals that are both healthy for patrons and the planet. As a result of implementing ReThink Disposable’s recommendations, Palette Food and Juice reduced their… Continue reading Case Study: Palette Food and Juice