Philly Unwrapped Toolkit

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Philly Unwrapped Toolkit

The Philly Unwrapped Toolkit is a practical, business-friendly guide designed to help restaurants, cafés, caterers, hospitality groups, and other commercial corridors reduce single-use packaging, cut costs, and build stronger community trust.

Created in collaboration with 30+ organizations working toward a cleaner, healthier Philadelphia, this toolkit provides step-by-step guidance to help businesses make informed, lasting changes without added burden or complexity.

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The Philly Unwrapped Toolkit and related materials are public resources developed through a collaborative process. All contributions made during the working group process (feedback, edits, content suggestions, etc.) are in service of a shared public good and not owned individually. No single organization, business, or person may claim intellectual property rights over any part of the toolkit or associated materials. The Philly Unwrapped Toolkit and all derivative content are governed and stewarded by ECHO Systems on behalf of the coalition. The toolkit may be published online and distributed widely to support environmental justice, waste reduction, and reuse adoption in the Philadelphia region and beyond. Proper attribution will be given to the Philly Unwrapped Coalition, and contributors may be acknowledged collectively, but not for exclusive or proprietary claims. By checking this box, I affirm my understanding and acceptance of these terms.

Who is this toolkit for?

This toolkit is designed for small and medium-sized businesses, including:

Restaurants, cafés, and bakeries
Caterers
Hospitality groups and hotels
Event spaces & music venues
Commercial corridors and main street programs
Business associations and other business-serving organizations

Why it matters

40% of plastics are used once and discarded
Microplastics are found throughout our food supply — over 90% of tested seafood samples
Chester, PA hosts one of the nation’s largest trash incinerators, impacting local health
73% of consumers prefer environmentally friendly products & services
Switching to reusables can save a restaurant $3,000–$22,000 annually

What you'll find inside

Step-by-Step Guidance Clear, actionable strategies to reduce single-use packaging and waste — tailored to where your business is today.
Practical Tools Resources like our Reuse Calculator to measure savings, track impact, and strengthen your operations.
Local Success Stories Real-world examples of Philadelphia businesses making circular systems work — and the impact they’re seeing.

What businesses gain

Awareness of packaging impacts Understand the environmental and health risks of single-use plastics and stay ahead of Philadelphia’s evolving policy landscape.
Knowledge of better alternatives Explore vetted, plastic-free options tailored to various business models — plus guidance on how to avoid greenwashing.

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