McDonald’s and EDF joined forces and eliminated more than 300 million pounds of packaging, recycled 1 million tons of corrugated boxes and reduced waste by 30 percent.
Paper & Waste
Paper & Waste
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Our partnership with the coffee giant drastically cut paper cup waste by introducing the insulating sleeve.
Why it matters
Despite the ubiquity of digital communications, paper use and over-packaging is growing, and so are their impacts on the environment.
Producing and disposing of paper and other packaging has large and wide-ranging effects – from the forest to the manufacturing facility to the landfill.
Case Studies
Paper Calculator
Switching to recycled paper extends the overall fiber supply, thus reducing demand for wood and pressure on forests. Use our Paper Calculator to see how increasing recycled content saves resources.
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