Your next meal at Burger King may be a little greener because the fast food chain is launching a pilot program to “reduce its environmental impact.” They are joining forces with TerraCycle’s circular packaging service, known as Loop, to provide reusable sandwich and beverage cup containers.
What that means is when you order a Whopper, soft drink or coffee as usual, they’ll may be served in a container that you don’t toss...you bring it back. Easy enough right? Maybe, but there is a catch. You can opt out, of course, but if you opt in, you’ll be charged a deposit. And of course, get a refund when it’s returned—kinda like soda and water bottle deposits.
So far, a number of select Burger King restaurants in NYC, Portland, Oregon and Tokyo will be the first to try it out in 2021. If it goes well, of course, more cities will be added later. “We’re investing in the development of sustainable packaging solutions that will help push the food service industry forward in reducing packaging waste,” saidMatthew Banton, head of innovation and sustainability at Burger King Global. “The Loop system gives us the confidence in a reusable solution that meets our high safety standards, while also offering convenience for our guests on the go.”
Source:USA Today