Sustainability

McDonald’s Invests in Clean Energy that Could Power the Equivalent of 8,000 Restaurants

The projects are equivalent to planting 40 million trees.

Chipotle Launches First-of-its-Kind Sustainability Impact Tracker

Chipotle on Monday announced the debut of Real Foodprint, a sustainability impact tracker that compares average values for each of Chipotle's 53 real ingredients to their conventional c

Two warm bowls on a plain background from Just Salad.

Saving the Planet, One Menu Item at a Time

Just Salad is doing everything it can to bring up a pressing issue.

Ziggi’s Coffee Introduces Agave Straws

Ziggi’s Coffee introduced new agave straws as it transitions away from plastic ones to those made from environmentally sustainable materials.

Farm seen during the day, with red barn.

What’s Wrong with the Food Supply Chain? It’s Not Supply

A meat shortage could depend on a few factors.

How to Cut Costs and Increase Sustainability with Food Waste Recycling

There are multiple benefits to be had.

Dunkin' Donuts new double-walled paper cups are made with paperboard certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative Standard.

Dunkin’ Completes Global Transition to Paper Cups

As Dunkin’ continues to navigate the COVID-19 health crisis, the brand has simultaneously continued to advance key sustainability initiatives to serve both people and the planet responsibly.

Just Salad Teams with Budderfly to Improve Energy Efficiency

Just Salad, the fast-casual restaurant concept serving healthy food at an affordable price, has signed a contract with Budderfly, a leading energy management outsourcing company, to implement energy e

Yum! Brands Agrees to Phase Out Polystyrene Foam Packaging

In another win for the health of the world oceans, YUM!

Rubicon and DAVACO Help Starbucks Recycle Metal Fixtures

Rubicon and DAVACO announced that the two companies have collaborated to keep 161 tons of metal out of landfills and into recycling streams.

The Three Goals Driving Just Salad

The salad chain wants to make food healthy, accessible, and sustainable.

Sweetgreen promotes school health and nutrition through nonprofit partner.

Sweetgreen’s Next Big Investment

The fast-casual darling has more than 100 locations and is valued at $1.6 billion. Now it hopes to further its legacy by improving health and nutrition in the U.S. school system.

Starbucks Unveils Bold, New Sustainability Commitment

More plant-based menu items are on deck.

Here, a ceremony recognizes a LEED-certified unit in Beijing.

Restaurant Tips for Sustainable Building

Brands have new options for sustainable building—a move that not only helps the environment, but also has the potential for new customers and saved cash.