Reusable Dishware Pilot Launched With Sustainable Connections

Whatcom County collaborated with Sustainable Connections to pilot reusable dishware at the Sea Feast event, eliminating an estimated 30,000 single-use items and reducing waste by about 800 pounds. The successful zero-waste service model will return to Sea Feast and be extended to another large event.

Document date · August 8, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Renewal

Program will be repeated at Sea Feast and expanded to a second event, indicating continuation of the partnership.

Document type

AgendaPacket

Source document

Whatcom County Solid Waste Advisory Committee Agenda Packet 2026-08-13

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Who was awarded the professional services contract by Whatcom County?

Sustainable Connections was awarded this professional services contract by Whatcom County, as recorded on August 8, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agendapacket record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Whatcom County Solid Waste Advisory Committee Agenda Packet 2026-08-13 (AgendaPacket), dated August 8, 2026 from Whatcom County. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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