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I am very pleased to announce a multi-year partnership between Planet Ark Environmental Foundation and Uber eats. The partnership will focus on providing a more sustainable food delivery ecosystem to Australia’s restaurants and their customers.    In the first year the partnership will achieve:   - A packaging sustainability framework, in collaboration with the University of Technology Sydney’s Institute of Sustainable Futures. The peer-reviewed framework identifies whether a restaurant's packaging meets certain sustainability criteria, including what is considered reusable, recyclable or compostable within the framework. - Uber Eats' launch of $13m in funding over the next three years to incentivise more sustainable packaging uptake for restaurants. - Clarity and education for restaurants on what packaging can be considered more sustainable - Programmes to educate customers on how to best dispose of packaging to contribute to a circular economy.  #circulareconomy

💥 New research alert 💥 We’re proud to have partnered with Uber Eats on a new research report, ‘Delivering a More Sustainable Takeaway Packaging System’ which outlines actions that will help stakeholders across the whole packaging value chain to achieve a more sustainable packaging system 💪 Uber is working to help restaurants switch to more sustainable packaging globally, following guidance from the report and other packaging experts.   It’s great to see this global food ordering and delivery platform lead the charge towards sustainability in food delivery packaging 👏 Dive into the research at the link in the comments below which outlines actions for policymakers, packaging producers, delivery platforms, and restaurants 👇   Recommendations centre on: 1. Reducing unnecessary packaging ⬇ 2. Sustainable material production ♻ 3. Feasibility for restaurants 🍽 4. Consumer education 👩🏫 5. End-of-life Pathways 🗺 Also, before you ask, reuse packaging systems are an important part of sustainable packaging. This study however focuses on sustainable and efficient single-use packaging systems, given that reuse systems have yet to scale 👣 #packaging #sustainability

Exciting news in the world of food delivery! 🚚 Uber Eats is partnering with DeliverZero to trial reusable containers in parts of the US. This innovative initiative aims to reduce single-use plastics and promote a more eco-friendly and circular approach to takeaway. When customers order their meals, they have the option to organise a container pick-up through the app or drop the containers back at participating stores. As we witness this positive change, it's clear that we need similar sustainable solutions in Australia. Adopting reusable container programs would significantly reduce waste and protect our natural resources. Imagine ordering your favourite meal and knowing that you're reducing your plastic waste and pollution. By embracing these practices, we can make a substantial impact on reducing plastic pollution and fostering a culture of sustainability. Uber Eats Australia - we’re ready for a pilot program to be launched here! Image: Deliver Zero #Sustainability #Circulareconomy #EnvironmentalImpact

Uber Eats and DeliverZero: Over 11,000(!) Single-Use Containers Saved Uber Eats, in partnership with DeliverZero, has expanded its reusable packaging pilot to the West Coast, targeting over 130 restaurants in the LA and San Francisco regions. Since launching last year in NYC, this initiative has already prevented more than 11,000 single-use containers from ending up in landfills. In LA, 20 restaurant partners have joined the program, with Uber Eats' account management teams actively assisting more restaurants to adopt reusables. Customers can return the packaging to any participating restaurant or schedule a pickup via a DeliverZero courier, with a nominal $1 charge for reusable containers. The environmental impact is significant – DeliverZero estimates the initiative has saved around 1,810 kg of greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 6,000 gallons of water. This effort is part of Uber Eats' global commitment to eliminate plastic waste from its deliveries and transition to sustainable packaging by 2030, with active promotion in countries like France, Switzerland, Germany, and the UK. Embracing reusable packaging is not only a step towards sustainability but also a powerful way to engage eco-conscious consumers and support a greener future. #Sustainability #ReusablePackaging #UberEats #EcoFriendly

When we announced that we were expanding Uber’s commitment to sustainability to include the Delivery business worldwide - taking on both emissions and packaging waste goals in the process - we knew that tackling restaurant packaging would take a village. From supply chain issues to costs to required infrastructure for composting and recycling, the concerns are many and can be unique to municipalities and even individual restaurants. That’s why among other things we’ve partnered with packaging providers across the US, Europe and Asia Pacific, working to bring discounted and more sustainable options to the more than 1M merchants operating on Uber Eats today. It’s also why we’ve leaned into reusable packaging pilots in a number of countries around the world including France, Switzerland, Germany and the UK. In the U.S., we work with the team DeliverZero - recently recognized as one of Fast Company’s most innovative companies for its focus on creating a circular economy for restaurant takeout packaging - and in the last year brought their model to #UberEats restaurants in New York and Colorado. Today we’re proud to share that we’ve expanded that partnership to the West Coast, inclusive of more than 130 restaurants with a current focus on the greater Los Angeles and San Francisco regions. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/e_U-pDFi

https://lnkd.in/gPZXpg9f Among the issues of convenience lies the question of how we package our food. When Uber Eats made cutlery opt-in, this signalled there was an environmental focus, and the recently announced $13 million fund and partnership with Planet Ark Environmental Foundation further reinforced the commitment. For restaurant partners yet to transition away from fossil fuel plastic products, Uber Eats will look to accelerate the uptake of more sustainable packaging options here in Aotearoa, New Zealand and across Australia. Uber Eats will also look to reward restaurants investing in sustainable packaging with increased platform visibility. And now, with the Australian federal government regulating packaging standards, mandating how packaging is designed, setting minimum recycled requirements, and prohibiting harmful chemicals, it will also be interesting to see how industry and government work collectively to address current end-of-life challenges. Are you on Uber Eats? Do you order delivery? Or not? Interested in your thoughts on this announcement. #packagingdesign #plasticpollution #foodpackaging

𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝘽𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙆𝙞𝙣𝙜'𝙨 𝙀𝙘𝙤-𝘾𝙪𝙥𝙨 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜? As an event producer, I'm inspired by Burger King's new eco-friendly cups in Finland! Made from Sulapac, these reusable cups can be used up to 200 times and are fully recyclable, avoiding harmful microplastics. This reminds us that sustainability is a necessity in event production. Here are some ways to incorporate it: ➜Reusable Materials: Opt for items that can be reused and recycled. ➜Composting: Use compostable materials to minimize waste. ➜Collaboration: Partner with eco-conscious companies. ➜Engagement: Encourage attendees to participate in green practices. Burger King's initiative shows that large operations can embrace sustainability. Let’s integrate similar practices into our events to create amazing, planet-friendly experiences. What sustainable practices have you seen at events? Share your stories!  Check out the full article linked in the comments below. #eventprofs #sportbiz #eventplanning #eventmanagement #eventmarketing #eventproduction #experientialmarketing #brandactivation

Uber Eats commits $13 million to sustainable packaging Food delivery service Uber Eats has announced a multi-year partnership with environmental organisation Planet Ark designed to help Australian restaurants move towards more sustainable packaging. The company, which aims to transition restaurant merchants to reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging options by 2030, begins with consultation on a framework developed by the University of Technology Sydney’s Institute for Sustainable Futures. The peer-reviewed framework identifies whether a restaurant’s packaging meets certain sustainability criteria, including what is considered reusable, recyclable or compostable within the framework. Uber Eats also announced up to $13 million in funding over the next three years to stimulate more sustainable packaging uptake through programmes and subsidies – this follows a $1 million pilot scheme in 2023 helping restaurants purchase more sustainable packaging through packaging partner Detpak.. #manufacturing #manufacturingnews #packaging @UberEats https://lnkd.in/gC6k2x26

We’ve kicked off the start of our global roll out of ecoSPIRITS. We’re piloting the distribution of brands including Smirnoff, Gordon’s, Captain Morgan and Ketel One in a keg-style ecoTOTE, beginning in my home country, Scotland, before Ireland, the Netherlands and Dominican Republic. The partnership builds on the ongoing trial of ecoSPIRITS by Diageo Indonesia that started in 2022. Fast-growing, reusable spirits packaging is a fantastic example of sustainability progress, which challenges how we package our products.  And this is just the start. Over the next three years, we’ll be taking ecoSPIRITS around the world to an expected 18 markets - disruptive innovation at scale. Watch the #circulareconomy in action below. #sustainability #lowcarbon #lowwaste

Today is #EarthDay. And this year’s theme is “Planet vs. Plastics” - music to European ears as EU institutions recently found an agreement on the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), a comprehensive regulation aiming at making all packaging in the EU reusable or recyclable in an economically viable way by 2030. At Uber 🛍️, we will soon celebrate the 1st anniversary of the announcement of our delivery commitment to end all unnecessary plastic waste from deliveries by 2030. An ambitious roadmap we are laser focused on delivering on by supporting merchants in their transition to sustainable packaging and users in building better consumption habits. And what a couple of months it has been - from partnering with world experts like WWF or Closed Loop Partners to building partnerships with renowned suppliers like Bunzl plc or DINOVIA and encouraging consumers via our app to opt for sustainable restaurants. https://lnkd.in/eqt36YN9. Frédérique Ries Mattia Pellegrini EU Environment and Climate Thibaud Simphal Fay AlQassar Julia Wunsch