Sustainability
Kerry drives sustainable foodservice by supporting recyclable packaging
By 2050, there could be more plastic than fish in the oceans, according to Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
Kerry drives sustainable foodservice by supporting recyclable packaging
By 2050, there could be more plastic than fish in the oceans, according to Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
KFC Singapore announces “world-first” organic recycling pilot
The pilot sees dine-in packaging and leftover food waste turned to compost.
McDonald’s Philippines says two more stores will be solar-powered
It intends to convert more of its existing stores to use solar power energy.
Starbucks Japan opens green drive-thru store
The store is described as being focused on “coffee grounds circularity”.
Starbucks Korea to start electric vehicle operations in Seoul
The chain plans to roll out the initiative nationwide.
Yum China launches ‘green’ KFC stores in Beijing, Hangzhou
The company expects the Green Pioneer Stores are expected to further cut GHG emissions.
Flash Coffee adds in-app donate button to bolster plastic neutral campaign
Its Japan operations will pilot switching to paper cups for iced drinks this month.
Deliveroo urges restaurants to adopt sustainable packaging with HK$2m subsidy scheme
Users will later find a tag that signifies which restaurants have opted into the scheme.
Starbucks opens first Greener Store in Japan
Located in the grounds of Tokyo’s Imperial Palace, the Wadakura Fountain Park store is designed to reduce its carbon, water, and waste footprint.
McDonald’s Philippines opens second sustainable restaurant
The chain said this is their first store in the country to adopt a modular system of construction.
Starbucks expands Greener Stores initiative to Asia
The coffee giant will open its first Greener Store outside North America in Shanghai, China.
Weekly Global News Wrap: U.S. drive-thrus slow down; McDonald’s Happy Meals going green; RBI targets net-zero emissions
Here is a summary of the most interesting news stories of the week from around the world.
Deliveroo Singapore pilots recycling programme
The initiative is done in partnership with Zero Waste SG
Foodpanda HK pledges to cut all shark, ray products from platform
According to WWF-Hong Kong, up to 100 million sharks are killed every year.
Yum China commits to science-based emissions reduction targets
It plans to define a target and roadmap to reduce GHG emissions along its value chain within 24 months.
