Burger King announces trial introduction of reusable containers for burgers and drinks

As part of its efforts to reduce waste, Burger King has announced plans to replace some of its previously disposable containers, such as hamburgers and drinks, with reusable containers from 2021. Reusable containers will first be introduced on a trial basis in some stores such as Tokyo.

This is what Burger King's new reusable packaging looks like --CNN
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/10/22/business/burger-king-reusable-packaging-sustainability/index.html

Burger King to test reusable cups and Whopper boxes | REUTERS
https://jp.reuters.com/article/rstrnt-brnd-burger-king-packaging/burger-king-to-test-reusable-cups-and-whopper-boxes-idINL1N2HC2B6

Burger King's pilot introduction of reusable containers is part of a partnership with the recycling and packaging waste reduction project Loop , promoted by recycler TerraCycle . The image below is a reusable container for Burger King announced by Loop on Instagram. It is a dark brown container, and the material used at the time of writing the article is unknown.

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Big news! Starting in 2021, Burger King will partner with Loop to pilot reusable containers for your to-go staples. New York City, Portland, and Tokyo will be the first to have access with more cities planned to follow. From reusable sandwich containers For the Whopper ® to beverage cups for soft drinks and coffee --this is the brand's first step in going #zerowaste. We look forward to helping @BurgerKing move towards their goals of 100% renewable, recycled or certified sources by 2025. Be your way Be #wastefree. Learn more about Burger King's sustainability commitments at bk.com/sustainability #LoopPartner #CircularEconomy #BurgerKing #RBI #Loop

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Burger King says that instead of changing all containers to reusable ones, it is possible for the purchaser to choose between traditional disposable containers and reusable containers. If you choose a reusable container, the container after eating will be returned to Burger King, and the container will be washed and reused.

If a reusable container is selected, a deposit will be levied at the time of product purchase in consideration of the possibility of the container being damaged during meals. If the container is not damaged, the deposit will be refunded when the container is returned, but the specific amount of the deposit, how to refund it, and how to clean the container are undecided at the time of writing the article. ..

Burger King said that reusable containers will be introduced in some stores in Tokyo in Japan and New York and Portland in the United States in the latter half of 2021, and if there are no problems with the introduction, the stores will be expanded further. I am announcing.

Burger King's introduction of reusable containers is part of its sustainability efforts, news media CNN said. Burger King has long been 100% plant-derived with the aim of actively using recyclable resources in product packaging and reducing its reliance on the livestock industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions such as methane. We continued to tackle environmental problems, such as focusing on the development of 'Impossible Whopper' using artificial meat from.

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'We continue to invest in developing sustainable packaging solutions that help advance the food service industry by reducing packaging waste,' said Matthew Banton, Head of Innovation and Sustainability at Burger King. By partnering with Loop, we will be able to create reusable products that meet high safety standards while providing convenience to our customers. '

'We have witnessed the environmental impact of increased takeout due to the epidemic of the new coronavirus,' said Tom Szaky, CEO of TerraCycle. Efforts like Burger King will become increasingly important in the future. I will. '