Melbourne-based company Frank Green Pty Ltd has launched a ‘SmartBottle’ which allows customers to pay for beverages through an embedded microchip in the bottle. It is also marketed as an environmentally friendly alternative to ...
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Vegware, a foodservice packaging provider, has expanded its product range with the introduction of a new Tasting Notes collection for street food packaging. The new compostable plastic-free eco range includes neutral-toned coffee cups, ...
Tags: foodservice packaging, recycled materials, compostable sugar sticks
In a major sustainability initiative, American fast-food giant KFC will soon serve coffee in edible cups at select stores in the UK. KFC's new edible cups dubbed, the "Scoff-ee Cup" are a result of collaboration with London-based The ...
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Good Earth, the Canadian coffeehouse that serves wholesome food and delicious coffee while living a proud commitment to social and environmental responsibility, will open its first Ontario location at Ottawa International Airport in March, ...
'Coffee’ is a high quality paper made from 50% reclaimed fibres (RCF) that were once ‘single use’ coffee cups. The paper is currently available in six colours: Latte, Cappuccino, Caramel, Hazelnut, Mocha and Espresso. ...
Tags: Drinkers, recycling process, Packaging
The Minneapolis City Council has banned polystyrene containers, a move which is said to affect local restaurants as well as other establishments. The ban, which is expected to come into force from 22 April 2015, also legitimizes food ...
Origo Cafe's flexible interior decor allows for it patrons to feel at home during the day (in cafe mode) and perfectly at ease during the evening cocktail hours. Located in Romania, this jumpin' and jiving coffee shop was (re)designed by ...
Tags: Coffee Cup Shadows, Lights, Lighting
Global packaging company Sonoco has summarized sustainability progress in its latest 2012-2013 corporate responsibility report. Sonoco president and CEO Jack Sanders said the company is developing a new $75m biomass cogeneration system at ...
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US-based wholesaler of paper and plastic food packaging, CupDepot.com, has introduced new cold cups in sizes ranging from 9oz to 44oz. The new Karat Kold paper cups, which are widely used for fountain drinks, are claimed to be as low as ...
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New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor for Operations Cas Holloway and Sanitation Commissioner John Doherty have announced the expansion of the city’s recycling program. The program will include the recycling of all ...
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Bunzl Catering Supplies has created a new style of lid for disposable coffee cups that aims to mimic the feel of sipping from a real cup. The new range of 'Sipsational' lids from Bunzl Catering Supplies have a curved rim which aims to ...
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The people who will be responsible for most curbside pick-up in Metro Vancouver next year say they’re frustrated as they try to sort out the issue of glass. Back in February, Multi Material B.C. said glass mixed with other ...
Tags: B.C.Agency, Recycling Glass, Construction
Which is best for the environment: disposable coffee cups or ceramic mugs? Are you guilty of getting your daily caffeine hit out of a disposable cup? If you are, you probably don't want to know that a three-cup-a-day habit will create a ...
Tags: Light Industry, Daily Use, Ceramic Mugs
The new cups are compostable and coated in bio-based material. They are available in 12oz double wall insulated format and feature the Beeco design and logo. According to Seda, the cups have been guaranteed as biodegradable in an ...
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Zac Christensen, 16, admits he was "a little bummed." "Just at first," he said. "But not once I thought about it." Instead of piling gifts under the Christmas tree this year, his parents, Janice and Jason Christensen, of Downers Grove, ...
Tags: piling gifts, gifts, holiday season, charities, gift giving