Green Chopsticks

Our Strategies

The use of reusable chopsticks can be encouraged by providing both the chopsticks and the educational materials about them.

We hope to do the following:

1) Have chopsticks printed with the "Preserve forests... Reduce waste" message, in order to have a recognizable symbol of chopstick conservation.

2) Develop educational materials which connect throwaway chopsticks with the problems they entail, such as deforestation and excessive waste, and which promote conservation-minded alternatives.

3) Supply chopsticks and informational materials to a number of restaurants, encouraging customers to ask for reusable chopsticks. Supply the same type of package to institutions like schools and public cafeterias, or other large consumers of disposable chopsticks.

4) Maintain this website as a clearinghouse of information about chopsticks and their impacts on forests and landfills.

5) Collect used waribashi to use as educational props and materials for art projects.

6) Build an information booth out of used chopsticks and use it to provide chopsticks and education at outdoor events.

7) Develop additional programs including school programs, field studies, and research projects.

8) Produce additional materials including magazine articles, public service announcements and documentary films.

9) Continue researching the issue, including mapping ares that have been affected.

10) Foster international communication with environmental groups in China and elsewhere.