20 Oct 2021 --- Wendy’s is partnering with Berry Global and LyondellBasell to transition a selection of the fast-food restaurant’s plastic-lined paper cups to single-substrate, clear plastic cups for drinks. The clear plastic cups offer a more recyclable alternative to the plastic-lined paper cups’ “limited recyclability.” Based on a mass balance approach, the new cups will use 20% ISCC-certified, recycled plastic across all North American restaurants. Wendy’s says this level of circularity represents a quick-service restaurant industry first, while there is potential to increase the amount of recycled plastic.
