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Tim Hortons will ditch plastic straws next year

 By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 13, 2020

The company plans to transition to paper straws in Canada early next year.

Operations

NJ lawmakers ban polystyrene containers, plastic bags

 By Peter Romeo on Sep. 28, 2020

Single-use plastic straws would also be prohibited under the measure, which has yet to be signed into law by Gov. Murphy.

Operations

Starbucks introduces its strawless lids in the U.S.

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 10, 2020

The chain, which is phasing out the use of plastic straws, is now making available recyclable strawless lids.

Operations

McDonald's to start testing reusable cups

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 09, 2020

The burger giant has a partnership with packaging service Loop to start using reusable cups in the U.K. starting next year.

Financing

McDonald’s working with The Nature Conservancy, Target and Cargill on sustainable beef

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 27, 2020

The $8.5 million project will help Nebraska farmers mitigate the risk of climate change in the production of feed for beef cattle.

Operations

The strong demand for takeout and delivery presents packaging challenges

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 21, 2020

Operators are dealing with increased costs, supply issues and sticking to sustainability goals.

Marketing

Burger King wants its cows to emit less gas

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 14, 2020

The burger chain will start selling Whoppers made from cattle fed a special diet that cuts its greenhouse gas emissions.

Technology

McDonald's opens a new self-powered restaurant

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 10, 2020

The chain’s newly remodeled Florida unit opened this week, featuring solar panels and covers all of its energy needs.

Food

Inside Just Salad’s new carbon-labeling program

By Joe Guszkowski on Jul. 09, 2020

Starting in September, the sustainability-minded chain will list the carbon emissions of each item on its menu.

Operations

3 sustainability hacks for the back of the house

Sponsored content from our partner Restaurant Technologies on Mar. 11, 2020

As more consumers decide where to dine based on a restaurant’s sustainability efforts, continuing to focus on eco-friendly practices will be key in driving traffic.

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