Sustainability Initiatives
Environmental programs including waste reduction, energy efficiency, sustainable sourcing, and packaging innovation to reduce ecological impact.
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McDonald's set a goal of sourcing 100% of primary guest packaging from renewable, recycled, or certified materials by end of 2025. Starbucks has been working toward eliminating single-use cups for years. Chipotle touts local sourcing. But how much of this is real progress and how much is corporate theater? We checked the receipts.
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