#foodpackaging #sustainability #reusability #reuse

Early this month, the ALDI supermarkets in Australia joined other international arms of the Germany-based supermarket chain (including ALDI US) to commit to a zero-waste future. According to the commitment, which was announced as part of their Vision 2030 plan, all ALDI-made food packaging will be reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.

American fast-food company McDonald’s has partnered with recycling company TerraCycle’s circular packaging service Loop. Under the collaboration, the partners will pilot a new reusable cup model across select McDonald’s restaurants in the UK next year. The new reusable cup is designed for hot beverages and to reduce waste. Customers can pay a small deposit for a durable Loop-created cup, and after use it can be returned at participating McDonald’s UK restaurants and the deposit can be redeemed.