# Eco-Friendly QSR Coffee Lids Tim Hortons Plans to Migrate to Using Sustainable Cutlery in 2023 By Amy Duong | Published 2023-01-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-hortons-2 References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/421660/Tim-Hortons-To-Roll-Out-Eco-Friendly-Coffee-Lids-Cutlery-In-2023/)  Tim Hortons recently announces that it will be rolling out [wooden and fiber cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutlery-dispenser) throughout the new year to work towards the goal of becoming more eco-friendly. In doing so, the Canadian company will also be switching the current plastic lids on the Loaded Bowls to [fiber lids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmers-fiber-retail-collection). It continues with a new wrapper for breakfast and lunch sandwiches that is made from 75% less material than the one that is used currently -- the wrapper will replace the wrapped box. Paul Yang, Senior Director of Procurement, Sustainability, and Packaging at the company speaks on the diversion, “Through our sustainability platforms [Tims for Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowplace-like-tims), we’re always looking for ways, big and small, to make thoughtful choices on material and design in order to reduce and eliminate packaging and contribute to more sustainable innovation." Image Credit: Tim Hortons ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** Companies can invest in biodegradable or sustainable packaging to reduce their environmental impact while satisfying consumers' demand for eco-friendly products. - **Sustainable Cutlery:** Developing more sustainable cutlery options can help food chains reduce single-use plastics and increase environmental sustainability. - **Reduced Material Consumption:** Creating products with less material usage can not only reduce production costs but also help companies adopt innovative and sustainable approaches to manufacturing. ### Where This Applies - **Quick Service Restaurants (QSR):** QSRs can adopt eco-friendly packaging and sustainable cutlery practices to give their business a competitive edge and satisfy customers' growing environmental awareness. - **Food and Beverage Manufacturing:** Developing sustainable and innovative packaging solutions can provide opportunities for companies to reduce their environmental impact while improving production efficiency. - **Packaging and Printing Industry:** Developing and distributing eco-friendly packaging can help packaging and printing companies remain competitive while contributing to a more sustainable future. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Green China-Based Coffee Chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenzhen.md) - [Home-Compostable Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-compostable-coffee-cups.md) - [Reusable QSR Food Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-tupperware.md) - [Sustainable Coffee Lid Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zume.md) - [Sustainable Product Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperbased-solution.md) - [Sustainable Wooden Cutlery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-wooden-cutlery.md) - [Folding Fountain Drink Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fountain-drink-cups.md) - [Fiber-Based Recyclable Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mother-parkers.md) - [Eco-Friendly Coffee Cup Lids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liplid.md)