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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

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Looking to 2020 and the continued rise of big TV, sports and entertainment moments, goPuff anticipates customers increasingly leaning towards delivery for convenience rather than interrupting their enjoyment of these key moments. However, in order for recycling and composting to succeed, the sorting has to be done properly.

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Restaurant Experts Talk Sustainability Tips and Trends

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This list can go on and on for waste, however, when waste is FINALLY just waste, compost is the answer or if the trimmings are safe, I'll give them to my sous chef, who then feeds them to her chickens. Using creative plating opportunities when arisen. Delaware North.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Currying Up Favor and Committed Taco

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Curry Up Now also limits their disposal waste by using real plates, silverware and cloth napkins in-house and packaging all to-go orders in recyclable and compostable containers. Taco Bell committed to making all consumer-facing packaging recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025 worldwide. Taco Bell's 2020 Commitments.

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Coffee News Recap, 16 Dec: ICO lowers coffee consumption growth forecast to 1% to 2% until 2030, CEPEA says more rainfall needed in Brazil for successful 2022/23 harvest & other stories

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Decafino compostable pouches are made from plant-based polylactic acid plastic, and include food-grade seaweed extract and natural minerals. As per the agreement, the roaster will supply Lithuania’s largest indoor sport and entertainment venue with its range of coffee products.

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Decade of Disruption: Restaurant Insiders Dish What’s on the Plate

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While paper and fiber packaging are an improvement, there is a lack of recycling and composting infrastructure to effectively reuse them – most end up in the landfill. Concepts like Truck Yard, Punch Bowl Social and Top Golf with interactive entertainment / sports programming are already expanding nationally with significant success.

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Safe Distancing Tech and a Farewell to Foam

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Made with #5 polypropylene, customers can recycle the K-Cup® pods by peeling and disposing of the lid, composting or disposing of the grounds, then recycling the remaining empty cup. The government offices of the City of Lancaster, CA, the HQ of a professional sports league, and assisted living centers also have installed the system.

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MRM People & Places: Game On at Walk-On’s and Gingerbread Houses for Humanity

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The brand recently launched its philanthropic arm – aptly named the Game On Foundation – to support youth sports facilities in the communities it serves. “The future of sports, business, art, medicine – you name it – is in the children around us, making it essential to invest in their success.”