Plastic

Reduction

Project

Our Mission 


We aim to reduce plastic production, consumption, and waste as much as possible by working with brand owners, schools and consumers towards better plastic-related choices. 

Our emphasis is on single-use foodware as an often unnecessary and controllable — yet pervasive — source of waste. Shifting to reuse is the primary goal while boosting composting and recycling where possible. 

We also intend to be a platform to help people be more effective and more impactful in their own community sustainability efforts.  If you have time and energy, but aren't quite sure where to start, or if you are put off by having to build organizational infrastructure from scratch, feel free to reach out. Maybe we can help.

Our Programs


Education &

Awareness

Not least of which on why we can't recycle our way out of current problems. This program is conducted largely through out website, but we also regularly present to community groups.

Go To Recycling Page

School

Cafeterias

Supporting student groups in working for change in their daily environment. Students build life skills such as financial modeling, project management, community building and assessing process flows.

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Free Restaurant Consultations

Helping entrepreneurs and managers find "profitable pathways to going green". We  help businesses access financial support programs, quantify savings, and see the bigger picture.

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Municipalities

Support

Working with municipalities on designing and implementing circular reuse pilot programs. These are primarily for to-go environments, a notoriously difficult nut to crack, needing broader partnerships.

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Most of the energy in the Austin, TX chapter is going into School Cafeteria projects at the moment. The Columbus, OH chapter's current focus is providing Municipalities Support to several suburbs in the region.


Have a look at these ways that you can get involved and check out our Get Involved page. Let's turn your talent and energy into positive impact.

Our Supporters


With generous financial support from:



... And in partnership with:

Our Team


Sean Winn,

Co-Founder &

Board Member

Sean has a varied background in banking and investments, but his longest role was COO of a small private equity fund. Sustainability is now his main focus.

Olya Sukhopar,

Marketing Manager &

Board Member

Olya is a digital marketer by trade. She's loves mountains and nature, and is passionate about addressing issues of a changing climate.

Douglas Calem,

Chapter Leader,

Central Ohio

Doug is the Founder of the Central Ohio Reuse Coalition and the Chapter Leader of PRP-Columbus. He likes to bicycle, practice tai chi, and break bread with friends.

Lilly Justman,

Co-Founder &

Board Member

Lilly is leading the charge, so to speak, as a Sr. Analyst in Tesla's Infrastructure Programs. She's passionate about the environment, enjoys gardening, and is an avid composter.

Susan Rosenzweig,

Board Member

Susan is an advertising Creative Director and documentary film maker who is passionate about helping animals and the environment. Her latest project is on the burdens and tremendous rewards of caregiving.

Ethan Tobias,

Board Member

Ethan is a recent graduate of St. Edward's University, where he was the Student Body President and President of Students for Sustainability, the largest organization on campus.

Christo Simov,

Intern - Integration

Christo is an Environmental Science Junior at the University of Texas at Austin.  His goal is to improve packaging, delivery, and recycling in Eastern Europe where he has family roots.

Kler Teran,

Intern - Schools

Kler is a University of Texas Environmental Science major and small business owner. She plans a career as a field Biologist, and is taking our message of hope and action into area high schools.

Stellan Quan,

Intern - Social Media

Stellan is a senior at the University of Texas at Austin majoring in Advertising. This ambitious young man aims to have his own advertising agency some day.

James Talon,

Alumni

Board Member, 2022-23

James is an artist and graphics designer that has been involved in a number of nonprofits over the years. Much of his art materials come from Austin Creative Reuse.

Margaux Ordoveza,

Alumni

Intern, Spring 2023

Margaux is now with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). She attended St. Edward's University during her time with us.

Jamie Browning,

Alumni

Intern, Spring 2023

Jamie is attending law school at Colorado State, pursuing an Environmental Law career. Her undergrad was at UT.

Rochelle Chen,

Alumni

Intern , Spring 2023

Rochelle recently made the shift from being a school teacher to digital marketing professional. She, along with Olya, got our social media program started.

Seth Little,

Alumni

Intern, Fall 2023

Seth is an Implementations Manager at Epic Systems, the people that bring you MyChart via your healthcare provider. His undergrad was at the University of Texas at Austin.

Grace Hosek,

Alumni

Intern, Sum/Fall 2023

Grace is a double-major at St. Edward's University. She plans a career in environmental policy and has a particular interest in ecological restoration.

Gifting Details


Our Tax ID Number:

36-5022640

Our Address:

4715 Palisade Dr.

Austin, TX 78731-4516

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