Tim Hortons Has Its First Zero-Tailpipe Emissions Electric Transport Truck On The Road In Ontario
With a 2nd one coming soon to BC
In the consumer-focused, labor-strapped restaurant industry, the significance of environmental sustainability is a driving force behind brand integrity, corporate responsibility, and bottom-line success. Becoming green-savvy and green-sincere is at the heart of attracting and retaining both consumers and employees.
At Maple Leaf Foods, our research reveals 92% of Canadians know they have a duty to protect the environment but 52% don’t know where to start and nearly half (42%) are confused by environmental terminology.
To help increase awareness and provide simple ways to look after our planet, Maple Leaf Foods’ sustainability experts compiled a go-to Green Glossary which zeroes in on 12 environmental terms with high search volumes.
With a 2nd one coming soon to BC
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UBQ makes materials from waste including serving trays, furniture, condensation-based water recovery, recycled building materials…
~62% of US consumers surveyed in 2022 said they would reward restaurants that showed a…
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New policy includes 3 focus areas; elimination of unnecessary packaging, a shift to more sustainable…
Burger King Corp. has transitioned 31% of its North American field team fleet to electric…
PepsiCo will work with the Practical Farmers Of Iowa, Soil & Water Outcomes Fund and…
Near-term goal of installing 100,000 of the devices through a variety of public/private partnerships, including…
The initiative is meant to support environmental efforts, add convenience for on-the-go customers, and provide…
In 2021, the chain said it would develop and validate a science-based target for Scope…
7-Eleven is testing robotic delivery in West Hollywood. Customers can’t specifically request robot delivery, but…
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The commitment is to use 100% cage-free eggs in 92% of its global markets by…
Lifestyle Bowls are digital exclusive menu items available in the U.S. and Canada
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If you think about the personal and environmental health connection intertwined, and if a sustainable…
“Tree Size Your Sides” promotion, in partnership with Tree Canada, will donate a portion of proceeds…
Based on a survey of 7,000 consumers by Censuswide and Deliverect, 43% of people surveyed…
In partnership with Reusables.com, Earls’ customers are now able to select reusable takeout packaging for…
The pilot project builds on similar testing by Tim Hortons in Ontario last year and…
The initiative will help students reduce their carbon footprint with their everyday food choices by…
Initiatives include: Comprehensive accounting of animal welfare best practices for beef, pork, chicken, eggs…
Operators in New Jersey will be prohibited from using polystyrene food packaging May 4th. Los…
As the pandemic recedes to background, restaurant operators face growing pressure to take sustainability seriously
Harvey’s is doubling its effort to make Canada a more beautiful thing with their commitment…
This five-year initiative, with up to $5 million in funding, brings together two major beef…
All eggs in their US & Canadian restaurants operations are cage-free…what they are working on…
The restaurant industry loses $162 billion each year in food waste
Streamlined menu’s, plant-based, elimination of single-use plastics, packaging, immunity support and more
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75% of millennials are willing to pay more for an environmentally sustainable product
While the restaurant industry isn’t responsible for climate change, the sector can make meaningful changes…
“We’re striving to feed more people in increasingly sustainable ways by creating a food system…
By removing plastic cutlery stir sticks and straws from its restaurants, McDonald’s Canada will remove…
Inspired by the belief that food should not only taste good, it should do good…
Sustainability is no longer just a Wall Street issue. It might not be the top…
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The Greener Store Framework, co-developed with the World Wildlife Fund, focuses on energy efficiency, water…
Achieving these targets would prevent an estimated 25.4 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent…
A new app designed to fight food waste. The app allows restaurants and grocery stores…
Several operator examples are highlighted here with emphasis on plant-based options. The article also cites…
Around 40% of North American consumers are frontrunners, meaning they are deeply committed to sustainability…
More than 80% of consumers said sustainability is an important factor when deciding what food…