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McDonald’s Pledges to Rid Happy Meals of Plastic Toys by 2025

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or meet some other climate-induced apocalyptic death, plans to remove 90 percent of virgin fossil fuel-based plastic from its iconic Happy Meal toys — by 2025! Across the UK’s coastline, new research suggests McDonald’s is one of just 12 companies responsible for two-thirds of plastic pollution.

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What’s the difference between plastic and metal coffee pods?

Perfect Daily Grind

By 2025, the global market is expected to be worth over US $29 billion. Recyclability & sustainability. And while the production of “virgin” aluminium is energy-intensive, it is infinitely recyclable. These high recycling rates also carry over to coffee capsules. However, uptake rates do vary. 7 plastics.

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Coffee News Recap, 1 Apr: Research finds coffee may increase life expectancy, ICO supports producer living wage programme & other stories

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Finnish brand Rens produces hoodies made using recycled coffee grounds. Each hoodie is produced using 43 cups of used coffee grounds, as well as recycled plastic and bamboo. Pret A Manger joins coffee capsule recycling scheme. By 2025, Keurig aims to improve its operational water use efficiency by 20%. Fri, 1 Apr.

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How Have Catering Supplies Transformed in 2019?

Modern Restaurant Management

According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and World Economic Forum, our oceans will contain more plastic than fish by 2025. By 2025, McDonald’s plans to recycle guest packaging in 100 percent of its restaurants. Of course, customers also need to play their part by opting for bridgeable products and recycling responsibly.

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July/August 2020 Legal Update

Modern Restaurant Management

California Requires Quick Service Restaurants to Make Composting Bins Available : On July 1, a California law, requiring restaurants, malls and other businesses to make composting and recycling bins accessible to customers officially went into effect. USDA Previews 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines : The U.S.

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Coffee News Recap, 10 Jun: Arabica prices hit 3-month high after drought predicted in Brazil, Pergamino to host Barista Jam at PRF Colombia & other stories

Perfect Daily Grind

The report is part of IDH’s Coffee Farmer Income Resilience Programme, which runs until 2025. The thermal-insulated cups are made from recycled coffee grounds and plant-based materials. The product range will include whole bean and roast & ground coffee, recyclable capsules, and oat milk. billion by 2025.

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What’s Packing Your Food? Restaurant Delivery Packaging Trends

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This probably explains the trend of previously-recycled and reusable packaging. For instance, KFC pledged all plastic customer packaging recoverable or reusable by 2025 (13). Taco Bell, too, pledged compostable, recyclable packaging by 2025 (14). Sustainability. Conclusion.