Takeaway Without the Trash
From mason jar meals to mug lending, a surge of new takeaway programs prove zero-waste to-go is possible.
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The Last Plastic Straw: Berkeley, California, Adopts 25-cent Charge for Disposable Cups
In late January, the Berkeley City Council passed a new ordinance that’s become known as one of the most ambitious municipal environmental regulations enacted so far in the country. Learn more about the Disposable-Free Dining Ordinance and how the new law will be rolled out over the coming months.
The Last Plastic Straw: Success with Stainless
Helping to eliminate waste with reusable stainless-steel straws
The Last Plastic Straw: Backlot Coffee
Backlot Coffee switched from plastic straws to paper and stainless steel straws, and created a slew of new sustainable packaging merchandising opportunities.
Sustainable on the Go
Switching to environmentally conscious serving options may be easier than you think.
If the obvious environmental benefits of making the switch to sustainable packaging aren’t enough to convince you to replace your storeroom’s foam and plastic with paper and other plant-based products, consider this: It can also be good for business.
Serving Sustainably at Buunni Coffee
Fully compostable to-go cups
Customers find it easy to be environmentally conscious at Café Buunni, an independent coffee shop in Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood.
Pairings: Coffee + Chocolate
The ultimate duo
How are you using chocolate and coffee to add complex flavors to your drinks?