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Closed-Loop Food Services

'Ethey' is a Home Delivery Service for Meals That are 100% Zero-Waste

— December 7, 2021 — Eco
'Ethey' is a Toronto-based food delivery service for fresh meals. Ethey meals are chef-prepared and are 100% zero-waste. 'Nick Spina,' the founder of Ethey, sought to make a true closed-loop, sustainable service, and he achieved this through Ethey. Ethey features an on-site worm farm at its Toronto location where food waste, and even packaging waste, are turned into fertilizer and returned to the farms that grew the food. This is possible because Ethey packaging is made out of natural, biodegradable ingredients, and Ethey foods are sourced from local farms.

Ethey's closed-loop delivery service offers a diverse range of meals that include accommodations for vegan, Keto, vegetarian, and even gluten-free diets, with hundreds of dishes to select from. Additionally, while Ethey is based in Toronto, it currently features nationwide delivery for Canada and is planning an expansion into New York to capitalize off of the U.S market.

Image Credit: Ethey, Nick Spina
Trend Themes
1. Closed-loop Food Services - The trend of closed-loop food services offers the opportunity for businesses to create sustainable food delivery services that utilize on-site composting to minimize waste and reduce environmental impact.
2. Zero-waste Packaging - The trend of zero-waste packaging provides an opportunity for businesses to reduce waste and lower their environmental impact by using natural, biodegradable materials for their packaging.
3. Locally Sourced Foods - The trend of locally sourced foods presents businesses with an opportunity to reduce their carbon footprint and support local agriculture by sourcing ingredients from nearby farms.
Industry Implications
1. Food Delivery Services - The food delivery service industry can improve its sustainability by implementing closed-loop services and zero-waste packaging solutions.
2. Sustainable Agriculture - The sustainable agriculture industry can benefit from closed-loop food services that utilize composting to reduce waste and provide fertilizer for crops.
3. Eco-friendly Packaging - The eco-friendly packaging industry can provide biodegradable, sustainable packaging solutions for businesses looking to reduce their environmental impact.
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