Observations
Reusables vs. Plastics Data:
Reusables vs. Plastics Data:
Cafeteria
Cafeteria
- At Eckerd's cafeteria, people use mostly reusable alternatives, from utensils, plates, and bowls, to water bottles and cups.
- This location is in the process of eliminating the plastic-wrapped fruit for a more sustainably wrapped alternative.
Triton's Pub
Triton's Pub
- Plastic cups were no longer available at the pub after fall semester
- Plastic utensils were replaced with wood and metal reusable options.
Starbucks
Starbucks
- On average, customers use more single-use plastics than reusable alternatives.
- Customers are not bringing their own reusable cups.
Bookstore
Bookstore
- In fall 2018, the bookstore switched from plastic to paper bags, leading to the sharp drop at that time.
- Interestingly, customers used similar amounts of plastic and reusable items throughout the school year.