See the winners of our Single-Use Plastics Challenge

Last year we launched the Single-Use Plastics Challenge, inviting food and beverage companies to share solutions for reducing the industry's plastic footprint. More than 350 companies applied - a testament to the world's collective enthusiasm for solving this pressing problem.

Ultimately, we selected nine companies to test their ideas in Google's U.S. campus cafes and kitchens. The solutions ranged from reusable snack bags, to edible cutlery, to data-powered bulk food dispensers, and more. We also identified four promising companies that focus on Reuse-as-a-Service (recovering empty packaging for refill), and we're exploring ways of incorporating this type of solution across our workplaces.

We've invited the participants to share more about their products in these short YouTube videos. You can also read case studies on four of the companies at the Google sustainability site. Take a look and see how tackling single-use plastics is not only a possible feat, but one that's already underway.