# Sustainable Packaging Campaigns Kentucky Fried Forests Demands that KFC Saves Trees By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-07-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kentucky-fried-forests References: [ecorazzi](http://www.ecorazzi.com/2010/07/02/kfc-officially-the-worst-company-ever-sources-buckets-from-green-swamp/) & [kentuckyfriedforests](http://www.kentuckyfriedforests.com/) Kentucky Fried Forests is a campaign launched by the Dogwood Alliance that aims to bring attention to KFC’s environmental footprint. In reaction to the news that was recently released about KFC cutting down trees from the Green Swamp preserve in North Carolina, this group is in full swing. Kentucky Fried Forests demands sustainable packaging policies for the fast food giant. KFC spokesman Rick Maynard has responded with the following quote: “KFC is as committed to the environment as we are to our food and to our customers.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Packaging:** Opportunity for innovative packaging solutions that reduce environmental impact. - **Environmental Footprint:** Opportunity for companies to assess and reduce their impact on the environment. - **Campaign Activism:** Opportunity for organizations to mobilize public support and demand change. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for the industry to develop and adopt sustainable packaging practices. - **Environmental Conservation:** Opportunity for organizations to address deforestation and promote sustainable practices. - **Social Activism:** Opportunity for activists and advocacy groups to engage in campaigns for environmental causes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revised QSR Packaging Policies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yum-brands.md) - [Chicken-Centered Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/believe-in-chicken.md) - [Unusual Fast Food Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/believe-campaign.md) - [Chicken-Themed Cabin Getaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cozy-cabin.md) - [Complimentary Fried Chicken Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-free-bucket-on-us.md) - [Fast-Food Free Delivery Deals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfcs-value-wars.md) - [Tie-Shaped Dog Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-bone-tie.md) - [Plant-Based Fried Chicken Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-beyond-fried-chicken.md) - [QSR X-Ray Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-spain-1.md)