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Over 270 F&B outlets in Singapore to phase out plastic straws

A survey commissioned by WWF showed that 9 out of 10 people recognise the environmental problems caused by disposable plastic.

Over 270 F&B outlets in Singapore to phase out plastic straws

A survey commissioned by WWF showed that 9 out of 10 people recognise the environmental problems caused by disposable plastic.

Starbucks unveils first sign language store in China

The coffee chain also opened signing stores in Malaysia and Washington, D.C.

Pacific Coffee launches trio of plastic reduction measures

Straws made out of sugar cane will be rolled out in all their stores this year.

Starbucks Korea recycles used coffee grounds as fertilizers

The coffee giant also just launched their paper straws initiative in the country. Starbucks Korea has turned 5,500 tonnes of used coffee grounds into...

Cafe de Coral, Fairwood, Maxim's join reusable cutlery scheme

QSRs continue to be part of campaigns that aim to reduce plastic waste.

Domino's Pizza Korea launches delivery driver safety campaign

The move is driven by the increasing number of car accidents with their riders.

McDonald's India partners with NBA to encourage kids to play sports

The chain will also have allow them to engage in interactive activities across 37 of their stores.

McDonald's Japan starts using recycled plastic trays

The brand joins a number of fast food chains across Asia that have sustainability initiatives.

McDonald's China pledges to build 1,800 ‘green' stores by 2022

Some restaurants in Beijing will also pilot a program to reduce straws.

Starbucks China launches initiative to support coffee farmers in Yunnan

The campaign includes giving farmers irrigation and processing facilities. Starbucks has announced that their Starbucks China Farmer Support Centre...

Burger King Singapore goes strawless

The move is said to have started since October 15.

Starbucks Korea to trial paper straws

Wooden stirrers will also replace their plastic ones during the trial.

Can sustainability initiatives drive future returns for fast food chains?

KFC Hong Kong and Macau follows a string of chains in Asia and around the world that are reducing their plastic use.

Café de Coral launches food waste reduction campaign

The initiative is done in celebration of the Hong Kong-based restaurant group’s 50th anniversary. Restaurant group Café de Coral has launched the...

McDonald's Malaysia stops the sale of plastic straws

The fast food giant joins the global movement to reduce plastic waste. The New Straits Times reported that McDonald's Malaysia introduced a 'Say No...