Research Assignment

Jacky Leung

English 201B, MW 1-2:50

Intro

The Social Entrepreneurs I’m researching is Stephanie Bernstein. She is currently residing in Berkeley, California. Stephanie is the founder of To-Go Ware and Eyes of the Forest, Inc. in 2004. To-Go Ware is a company in Berkeley that makes re-usable food and beverage containers and other products. They make utensil holders made from recycled plastic bags to stainless steel “tiffins.” Plastic are not being recycled properly and they’re going in our landfills and oceans. Stephanie’s vision was to reduce plastic disposable containers and utensils such as plastic forks, spoons, plates, cups, and containers by selling re-usable products. By doing so, we can create an more eco friendly environment.

Conclusion

Our world faces many ecological challenges. Stephanie Bernstein and her company To-Go Ware promotes re-useable products for an eco friendly environment. Many of us purchase to-go meals that requires plastic utensils. Normally, we just throw them in the trash when we’re finished. Many of us do not realize that we’re not recycling these plastic utensils and will end up at landfills. Stephanie’s idea was to reduce using plastic utensils by selling these re-usable products made from recycled materials. These products may even be used in places such as restaurants, cafes, salad bars and other food service locations. By using these products, you can help reduce plastic waste, set an good example for others and help create a better environment.