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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/28/france-ban-on-single-use-restaurant-tableware-hailed-as-fast-food-revolution>
"Fast-food chains in France are preparing for one of the biggest changes to
their restaurants in decades as the government bans disposable plates, cups and
tableware for anyone eating or drinking on-site.
Chains such as McDonald’s, Burger King, Starbucks and Subway are facing what
environmentalists have called a “revolution” on 1 January as pioneering new
measures come into force in France to combat waste.
Much of the fast-food industry uses an economic model built on throwaway boxes,
cups and packaging which customers tip from their tray into a bin straight
after eating.
Under the new rules, any restaurant with more than 20 seats – including work
canteens, bakery chains, fast-food and sushi outlets – will have to provide
reusable, washable cups, plates, dishes and cutlery for customers eating in.
French environmental groups called it a “complete paradigm shift” for the
sector.
The roughly 30,000 fast-food outlets in France serve 6bn meals a year,
generating an estimated 180,000 tonnes of waste. Environmental groups said 55%
of that was generated by people eating in."
Via Susan ****
Cheers,
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
