WWF Plastic Program Participants Make Progress on Recycling, Reducing Waste
Businesses participating in a World Wildlife Fund program are seeing gains with their plastic recycling efforts.
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Wendy’s to Start Including Recycled Plastic in Cups
Wendy's is introducing new cups to its North American restaurants that contain more recycled plastic.
Shake Shack Begins Using AirCarbon Cutlery at Select Locations
Shake Shack recently announced the introduction of sustainable AirCarbon cutlery and straws from Restore Foodware at select Shake Shack locations in the US.
Starbucks Releases Strawless Lids in US and Canada
Starbucks took a step forward today in the chain’s efforts to phase out plastic straws worldwide. The company is rolling out lightweight recyclable strawless lids for iced beverages sold in the United States and Canada.
Jose Cuervo Introduces Agave Fiber Drinking Straws
Tequila company Jose Cuervo has previously upcycled agave fiber from its production process into surfboards, guitars, and car parts. Recently the brand expanded into making drinking straws with an agave bio-based composite.
McDonald’s Redesigns European Paper Straws Following Consumer Criticism
The transition to paper straws from single-use plastic ones in Europe didn’t go quite as planned for McDonald’s. This week the foodservice retailer announced plans to introduce an “evolved” paper straw.
Hyatt Launches 3 Global Initiatives to Significantly Reduce Single-Use Plastics
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is announcing a series of initiatives to reduce waste at Hyatt hotels globally, including introducing large-format bathroom amenities and reducing single-use water bottles by June 2021.
Marriott Bids Bye-Bye to Itty Bitty Bottles
Marriott International has been replacing tiny, single-use bottles of shampoo, conditioner and bath gel in guest room showers with larger, pump-topped bottles, and expects that most of its other hotels will make the switch by December, 2020.
Tetra Pak Field Tests Paper Straws for Beverage Products in Europe
Tetra Pak says their customers have started field testing the company’s paper straws for beverage products in Europe. These straws are made from FSC-certified paper and recyclable along with the rest of the beverage packaging, according to the carton packaging manufacturer.
Children Pressure McDonald’s and Burger King to Ditch Plastic Toys
Two young sisters in the United Kingdom are asking McDonald’s and Burger King to stop giving away plastic toys with fast food. Their Change.org petition has accumulated more than 340,000 signatures, and McDonald’s UK published a response.
McDonald’s Taiwan to Stop Distributing Plastic Straws by June
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
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 »