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Reusable Takeout Container Programs

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Wisebox is an Eco-Conscious Alternative to Regular Containers

— August 5, 2020 — Eco
A new reusable takeout container program launched in Toronto on February 21st, 2020. The initiative is focused on creating a zero-waste future for the dynamic city's restaurant industry.

Participant businesses are stocked with Wisebox' reusable takeout container. Customers can rent it for a $5 CAD deposit and later receive a refund for this when returning the box. What makes it even more worth it, aside from being more mindful of consumption and the environment, Wisebox also has a loyalty program where customers can receive up to 15 % off discount on each meal ordered in a reusable container.

Wisebox also offers some flexibility to consumers as it allows them to pick up the containers at one location and return it to another participating location. in the Downtown Toronto area.

Image Credit: Jimena Teran
Trend Themes
1. Reusable Container Program Initiatives - Businesses can create similar programs that offer reusable containers for takeout orders, which will reduce waste and provide an opportunity for customer loyalty programs.
2. Zero-waste Restaurant Industry - Restaurants can adopt zero-waste initiatives like reusable takeout container programs to attract environmentally conscious customers and reduce their environmental footprint.
3. Flexible Reusable Container Systems - Introducing flexibility in reusable container programs, such as allowing customers to return containers to multiple locations, can increase program participation and impact on waste reduction.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage Industry - Restaurants can reduce waste by implementing initiatives like reusable takeout container programs to attract eco-conscious customers and differentiate themselves from competitors.
2. Waste Management Industry - Reusable container programs can reduce single-use packaging waste which provides an opportunity for waste management companies to find sustainable waste solutions for businesses.
3. Retail Industry - Retailers can participate in reusable container programs by offering these products for sale in-store, providing more eco-conscious purchasing options for customers and promoting sustainability in business operations.
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