Demand Corporate Accountability for a Sustainable Future
Join us in urging Inspire Brands to adopt a Bring Your Own (BYO) container policy that aligns with their sustainability commitments and reduces environmental harm. Jill, the leader of BYO – Columbia County Reduces in Upstate New York, wrote to Inspire Brands—parent company of Dunkin’—after repeatedly being told her BYO cup was not accepted at local Dunkin’ stores. Watch a short interview with her by clicking here.
Single-use containers contribute significantly to environmental pollution and toxic exposure. Despite their sustainability claims, Inspire Brands seem to prohibit workers across the country from accepting BYO containers, exacerbating waste and public health crisis. Our campaign highlights these concerns and calls for immediate action to protect both the planet and public health. Join us in demanding a shift towards sustainable practices.
Read Jill's Letter
We officially mailed Jill’s letter to Inspire Brands on July 2, 2025, with support from over 60 local, regional, and national organizations and more than 300 individual signatories. We are now awaiting a response from Inspire Brands. Please help us spread the word by sharing this letter and encouraging others to join the call for sustainable, inclusive BYO practices at Dunkin’ and other Inspire Brands locations.
Note: The letter below is dated June 23, 2025, which reflects when it was finalized for signatures. It was officially mailed to Inspire Brands on July 2, 2025, along with the full list of signatories.
Certified Letters Sent – Still No Response
Back in July, Jill sent two certified letters straight to Inspire Brands, the company that owns Dunkin’. USPS shows they got them — but we’ve heard nothing back. Total silence.
So in August, Jill didn’t stop there. She mailed two more letters, this time to Roanoke Corporation’s leadership. You can read what she wrote here:
We’re not a big organization with staff and budgets — we’re regular people pushing for basic accountability. Inspire Brands and Dunkin’ need to stop brushing us off and start talking about real waste reduction. Every share helps us turn up the pressure.
Check out this short video — it shows the certified mail receipts and USPS confirmations, proof that our letters are being delivered.