How Bath Restaurants Can Save Money and the Environment

The Current Situation

Bath's restaurants are facing a significant financial burden due to disposable packaging. Here's a breakdown of the current costs:

• Monthly Disposable Items: 5,798
• Monthly Cost: Over $736
• Monthly Time Spent: 101 hours

The Potential Savings

Switching to reusable packaging could yield substantial savings:

• Annual Savings: Between $3,000 and $22,000
• Time Savings: No more ordering, stocking, or storing disposables

The Catch

While reusables offer long-term benefits, they come with an initial investment:

• Upfront Cost: Higher than disposables
• Break-even Point: Usually within a few months

Environmental Benefits

Reusables contribute to a healthier environment:

• Waste Reduction: Less packaging waste
• Landfill Management: Slower landfill growth

Bath's Current Approach

Bath already uses "green" packaging, but businesses are concerned about the high costs. Reusables could offer a more cost-effective and eco-friendly solution.

Success Stories

Other locations have successfully transitioned to reusable packaging, demonstrating that Bath could achieve similar results. It's a win-win situation:

• Businesses: Save money
• Environment: Reduced waste