Texas Restaurant Plastic Reduction Survey

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Please select the category that best represents the restaurant you own/operate.* This field is required.
Multi-Location Restaurant or Group [10+ restaurants]
Multi-Location Restaurant or Group [ < 10 restaurants]
Franchisee
Single Location Restaurant
Food Truck
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In which city is your restaurant located?* This field is required.If you have multiple locations in different cities, you can list them or just put "multiple"
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Are you currently implementing or in the process of starting any plastic waste reduction practices?* This field is required.
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Which of the following plastic waste reduction practices are you currently implementing or planning to implement?Please choose all that apply.
Single-use straw by request policy (ex. kept behind counter or not added to drinks sent to tables)
Single-use plasticware by request policy
Asking if customers need single use plastics (straws, cutlery, or bags) for takeout items
Opt-out (or opt-in) option for single-use plastics (straws, cutlery, bags) on online orders
Allowing customers to use their own re-usable cups/bottles or takeout containers
Using compostable takeout containers
Using recyclable paper bags for takeout orders
Using non-disposable plates, cutlery, cups, etc. for all in-restaurant dining
Providing branded re-usable options for items like drink containers
Providing a discount to customers using re-usable cups, etc. (branded or otherwise)
Posting signage about why you are implementing plastic waste reduction practices
Other
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Please elaborate on the "other" practice you are implementing.
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Why have you implemented plastic waste reduction practices in your restaurant?Please choose all that apply.
To reduce the cost of single-use item purchases
Local ordinances require all or some of the practices
A corporate decision or mandate
To meet restaurant/owner sustainability goals
Local community and customer interest or partnership
As part of a certification program
The ability to promote in marketing and/or public relations
Other
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Please elaborate on the "other" reason you have implemented these practices.
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What barriers are keeping you from implementing more plastic waste reduction practices?Please check all that apply
Higher cost of sustainable or compostable alternatives
Quality and function of available containers
Higher start-up costs of using non-disposable items for in-restaurant dining
No customer/community interest or buy-in
Concern over customer response
Need more information on alternatives and strategies
Need employee training
Supply chain problems (shortage issues or disruptions/changes in product availability)
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If any barriers keeping you from implementing/investing in plastic waste reduction practices are not listed above, please describe below.
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What barriers are keeping you from implementing/investing in plastic waste reduction practices?Please check all that apply
Higher cost of sustainable or compostable alternatives
Quality and function of available containers
Higher start-up costs of using non-disposable items for in-restaurant dining
No customer/community interest or buy-in
Concern over customer response
Need more information on alternatives and strategies
Need employee training
It is a corporate decision we have to follow
Supply chain problems (shortage issues or disruptions/changes in product availability)
Just not interested
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If any barriers keeping you from implementing/investing in plastic waste reduction practices are not listed above, please describe below.
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Would any of the following make you more likely to implement plastic waste reduction practices?
No Impact
Might Consider
More Likely to Implement
Local community buy-in such as a popular campaign with a pledge or city resolution
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Research on total cost-savings for restaurants
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Research on customer responses
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Strategies to help mitigate the initial costs to restaurants when switching to alternatives
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A local or regional certification/recognition program
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Resources like messaging or graphics to promote your efforts
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Local community buy-in such as a popular campaign with a pledge or city resolution
Research on total cost-savings for restaurants
Research on customer responses
Strategies to help mitigate the initial costs to restaurants when switching to alternatives
A local or regional certification/recognition program
Resources like messaging or graphics to promote your efforts
No Impact
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Might Consider
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More Likely to Implement
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No Impact
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Might Consider
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No Impact
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Might Consider
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More Likely to Implement
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No Impact
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Might Consider
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More Likely to Implement
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No Impact
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Might Consider
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More Likely to Implement
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No Impact
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Might Consider
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More Likely to Implement
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If any factors or resources not listed above would make you more likely to implement plastic waste reduction practices, please describe below.
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In a typical (non-COVID) 1-month period, how much do you spend on single-use items such as plastic straws, plasticware, to-go containers and cups, and plastic bags for takeout?You can also use the cost calculator at https://www.rethinkdisposable.org/dev/foodware-calculator to determine current annual costs and projected savings from switching to renewable options.
$0.00
Less than $500
$500 - $1000
$1000 - $1500
$1500 - $2000
$2000 - $3000
$3000 - $4000
$4000 - $5000
More than $5000
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In a typical (non-COVID) 1-month period, how often do you place orders for single-use items such as plastic straws, plasticware, to-go containers and cups, and plastic bags for takeout?
0 times
1 time
2 times
3 times
4 times
>4 times
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In a typical (non-COVID) 1-month period, about how much of each single-use item do you have to purchase?
Less Than 1,000
1,000-2,500
2,500-5,000
5,000-7,500
7,500 - 10,000
10,000+
We don't purchase this item
Plastic Straws
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Plastic Cutlery (sets or individual items)
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To-Go Containers
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To-Go or Single-Use Cups
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To-Go or Single-Use Cup Lids
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Plastic Bags
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Plastic Straws
Plastic Cutlery (sets or individual items)
To-Go Containers
To-Go or Single-Use Cups
To-Go or Single-Use Cup Lids
Plastic Bags
Less Than 1,000
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1,000-2,500
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2,500-5,000
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5,000-7,500
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7,500 - 10,000
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10,000+
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We don't purchase this item
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Less Than 1,000
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1,000-2,500
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2,500-5,000
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5,000-7,500
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7,500 - 10,000
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10,000+
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We don't purchase this item
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Less Than 1,000
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1,000-2,500
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2,500-5,000
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5,000-7,500
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7,500 - 10,000
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10,000+
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We don't purchase this item
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Less Than 1,000
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1,000-2,500
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2,500-5,000
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5,000-7,500
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7,500 - 10,000
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10,000+
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We don't purchase this item
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Less Than 1,000
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1,000-2,500
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2,500-5,000
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5,000-7,500
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7,500 - 10,000
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10,000+
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We don't purchase this item
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Less Than 1,000
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1,000-2,500
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2,500-5,000
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5,000-7,500
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7,500 - 10,000
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10,000+
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We don't purchase this item
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If a locally supported recognition/certification program was established (ex. Trash Free Texas Restaurant Partners), what is the likelihood your restaurant would be interested in participating or receiving recognition?
Please select one
Yes, interested and would like to assist with developing a program for the city or state
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Yes, interested in participating and possibly pursuing recognition/certification
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Might participate depending on how the program is structured and what the requirements would be to maintain recognition/certification
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No, would not participate
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Yes, interested and would like to assist with developing a program for the city or state
Yes, interested in participating and possibly pursuing recognition/certification
Might participate depending on how the program is structured and what the requirements would be to maintain recognition/certification
No, would not participate
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If barriers such as information and cost were removed, would you consider voluntarily adopting any of the practices below?Please choose all that apply and include practices you have already adopted.
Single-use straw by request policy (ex. kept behind counter or not added to drinks sent to tables) [no cost]
Single-use plasticware by request policy [no cost]
Asking if customers need single use plastics (straws, cutlery, or bags) for takeout items [no cost]
Opt-out (or opt-in) option for single-use plastics (straws, cutlery, bags) on online orders [no cost]
Allowing customers to use their own re-usable cups/bottles or takeout containers [no cost]
Using compostable takeout containers
Using recyclable paper bags for takeout orders
Using non-disposable plates, cutlery, cups, etc. for all in-restaurant dining
Providing branded re-usable options for items like drink containers
Providing a discount to customers using re-usable cups, etc. (branded or otherwise)
Posting signage about why you are implementing plastic waste reduction strategies
Other
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If you adopted new practices to reduce plastic use in your restaurant, what resources would be helpful for implementing the practices?Please check all that apply.
Public campaign with press
Decal or other form of recognition to post in your restaurant
Other Texas restaurant case studies
Training and information to provide to employees
A list of alternatives with pros and cons
In-Restaurant materials/graphics (ex. graphics for kids menus, decals for windows, informational signage) on the impact of plastic waste on the environment/waterways
In-Restaurant materials/graphics (ex. graphics for kids menus, decals for windows, informational signage) on the impact of plastic waste on wildlife like sea turtles
Access to price calculators
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Are there any resources not listed above that you think would be helpful or necessary for your restaurant to successfully implement plastic waste reduction practices?
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How do you think customers would respond/view the following plastic waste reduction practices if you implemented them?
Would not like
Would need to adjust but would accept
Wouldn't have an opinion, just accept
Would appreciate
Having to ask for straws
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Having to ask for plasticware
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Being asked if they want straws, plasticware, cup lids or plastic bags
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Paying for branded materials like cups but getting a small discount to use them
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Busing own tables to help reduce costs if switch to non-disposable items for dine-in
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Having to ask for straws
Having to ask for plasticware
Being asked if they want straws, plasticware, cup lids or plastic bags
Paying for branded materials like cups but getting a small discount to use them
Busing own tables to help reduce costs if switch to non-disposable items for dine-in
Would not like
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Would need to adjust but would accept
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Wouldn't have an opinion, just accept
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Would appreciate
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Would need to adjust but would accept
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Wouldn't have an opinion, just accept
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Would appreciate
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Would not like
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Would need to adjust but would accept
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Wouldn't have an opinion, just accept
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Would not like
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Would need to adjust but would accept
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Wouldn't have an opinion, just accept
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Would appreciate
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Would not like
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Would need to adjust but would accept
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Wouldn't have an opinion, just accept
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Would appreciate
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EmailIf you are interested in providing more information about your experience with plastic waste reduction practices or participating in a workgroup to help guide the development of resources, please include your email below.
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