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Revised QSR Packaging Policies

YUM Brands Unveils a New Packaging Policy for its Restaurants

— April 10, 2023 — Eco
KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill's parent company, YUM Brands, have unveiled a new packaging policy prioritizing more environmentally friendly solutions. The revised guidelines will address the removal of needless packaging, a switch to more sustainable materials, as well as the encouragement of improved recycling infrastructure and reusable goods.

Pizza Hut has already removed non-recyclable plastics, while KFC now offers recyclable plastic and fiber-based containers for the sides. Many KFC locations have also stopped using plastic bags, straws, and utensils.

"It’s our responsibility as the world’s largest restaurant company to help solve for the amount of waste that ends up in landfills,” Jon Hixson, Yum’s chief sustainability officer & vice president of global government affairs, said in a statement. “And for years, we’ve been diligently working on this challenge, and it’s now been unified across the 150-plus countries and territories in which we operate, so that’s what’s really exciting.”

Image Credit: YUM Brands
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Packaging - There is a growing trend towards more sustainable and recyclable packaging materials.
2. Sustainable Practices - Companies are incorporating sustainable practices into their operations to reduce waste and improve environmental impact.
3. Improved Recycling Infrastructure - There is an increased focus on improving recycling infrastructure to facilitate recycling of packaging materials and reduce waste.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food Industry - The fast food industry is adopting more sustainable packaging policies as a response to growing environmental concerns and changing consumer preferences.
2. Packaging Industry - The packaging industry has an opportunity to innovate and develop new eco-friendly materials and technologies to meet the demand for sustainable packaging solutions.
3. Waste Management Industry - The waste management industry can benefit from increased demand for recycling services as companies and consumers are becoming more conscious of waste reduction and environmental impact.
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