Tim Hortons and Loop are teaming up for a pilot program that will give guests the option to pay a deposit and get their order in a reusable and returnable cup or food container. In the fight against single-use plastic waste, this returnable cup and food packaging program helps to circulate packaging that's professionally cleaned and sanitized by Loop.
To make the program as easy as possible for people to participate in, the zero-waste platform plans to introduce drop-off locations at restaurants and other locations. Tim Hortons and Loop are set to start testing the pilot program in 2021 at select Toronto restaurants. In February, Tim Hortons is also planning to give away almost two million reusable cups as part of its commitment to reusable cups and a sustainable future.
Returnable Restaurant Packaging
Tim Hortons and Loop are Introducing Reusable Cups & Containers
Trend Themes
1. Returnable Packaging - The growing trend of returnable packaging in the food industry presents an opportunity for businesses to reduce single-use plastic waste and engage customers in sustainable practices.
2. Zero-waste Platforms - Zero-waste platforms like Loop offer disruptive innovation opportunities by providing professionally cleaned and sanitized reusable packaging, creating a more sustainable and convenient option for consumers.
3. Reusable Cup Initiatives - Initiatives like Tim Hortons' pilot program with reusable cups demonstrate the rising trend of businesses taking proactive steps towards reducing waste and promoting a circular economy.
Industry Implications
1. Food Service - The food service industry can leverage returnable packaging to address consumer demand for sustainable practices and reduce their environmental footprint.
2. Waste Management - The rise of zero-waste platforms presents opportunities for the waste management industry to partner with businesses and implement innovative systems for collecting and sanitizing reusable packaging.
3. Product Packaging - The move towards reusable cup initiatives highlights opportunities within the product packaging industry to develop innovative solutions that prioritize sustainability and circularity.