The owner of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, Yum Brands Inc., is ditching expanded polystyrene packaging by 2022.
The EPS removal is just one facet of Yum Brands plans to make all plastic packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by the end of the year, according to a release.
"At Yum!, we believe that our iconic, global brands have a responsibility to make a positive impact on the environment in partnership with our franchisees and suppliers," David Gibbs, Yum Brands CEO said in the release. "We've made strong progress over the years when it comes to our sustainability agenda and see renewable energy to reduce our carbon emissions as another important step on this journey." Read Full Article - Plastic News, February 27, 2020