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Maine Bans Polystyrene Food Containers from Businesses

May 2, 2019November 15, 2019 by Alyssa Danigelis

Maine became the first state in the nation to ban polystyrene food and beverage containers. The new law prohibits the sale or distribution of these disposable containers starting January 1, 2020.

Wegmans to Cut 2 Million Pounds of In-Store Plastics This Year

April 25, 2019May 7, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

Wegmans plans to reduce in-store plastic made from fossil fuels by 2 million pounds this year and seeks to eliminate 10 million pounds by 2024. The supermarket chain is targeting packaging and other single-use plastics.

Guinness Slashes Plastic Waste with Beer Packaging Overhaul

April 19, 2019May 7, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

Guinness brand owner Diageo is replacing the plastic ring carriers and shrink-wrap on their multipack beer products with 100% recyclable and biodegradable cardboard. The new packaging should help the multinational alcoholic beverages company reduce plastic waste by 400 metric tons annually.

McDonald’s Taiwan to Stop Distributing Plastic Straws by June

April 11, 2019October 2, 2019 by Emily Holbrook

Today, McDonald’s Taiwan announced it would stop using plastic straws at all of its locations by June. Beginning April 12, McDonald’s Taiwan will begin promoting a campaign called “drink cold drinks directly,” in an effort to dissuade customers from using straws.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Among 3 Establishments Switching to Paper Straws

March 28, 2019November 13, 2019 by Emily Holbrook

FarFromBoring Hospitality recently announced it is signing on to provide three nationally recognized establishments with a paper straw alternative. The company is providing eco-friendly, strong and reasonably-priced Rhino Paper Straws to three hospitality companies. Those three companies will now use Rhino Paper Straws to help reduce the more than 500 million plastic ... Read more »

Starbucks Begins Testing Compostable Cups in Five Cities Worldwide

March 21, 2019May 7, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

Over the next year, Starbucks plans to test different cups that are both recyclable and compostable in five cities worldwide. The chain will deploy cup technologies that come from the recent NextGen Cup Challenge winners.

SeaWorld Removes Polystyrene Dinnerware from Dining Operations

March 8, 2019May 11, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment reports that all 12 of its theme parks have removed polystyrene foam dinnerware products from their dining operations. The company says it has switched to products made from 100% recycled material for items that include bowls, plates, and trays.

AEG Takes on the Biggest Waste Volumes: Q&A with John Marler

March 6, 2019May 11, 2020 by Alyssa Danigelis

John Marler, vice president of energy and environment at AEG, discusses the sports and live entertainment company’s approach to tackling waste at venues worldwide.

Wendy’s Promises to Find and Fund Solutions to Single-Use Plastic Problem

February 26, 2019August 18, 2020 by Jennifer Nastu

Fast food chain Wendy’s has announced an expansion to its existing sustainability commitment with its new “Squarely Sustainable” approach. It’s first step is to look at the company’s entire portfolio of packaging to identify ways to make improvements and minimize paper and plastic waste, according to the company. Wendy’s has ... Read more »

Maine Bans Polystyrene Food Containers from Businesses

Wegmans to Cut 2 Million Pounds of In-Store Plastics This Year

Guinness Slashes Plastic Waste with Beer Packaging Overhaul

McDonald’s Taiwan to Stop Distributing Plastic Straws by June

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Among 3 Establishments Switching to Paper Straws

Starbucks Begins Testing Compostable Cups in Five Cities Worldwide

SeaWorld Removes Polystyrene Dinnerware from Dining Operations

AEG Takes on the Biggest Waste Volumes: Q&A with John Marler

Wendy’s Promises to Find and Fund Solutions to Single-Use Plastic Problem

Ben & Jerry’s Ditches Single-Use Plastic in Scoop Shops

KFC Aims for 100% Recoverable or Reusable Plastic Packaging by 2025

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