Our economy is currently defined as linear; we take resources from the Earth, turn them into products and discard them as waste. By shifting our mindset, Compass Group is driving a circular approach to promote the reuse of materials. It is a transition which is underpinned by circular economy principles, such as 'eliminate' and 'recirculate'.
Packaging is at the forefront of our drive. It is a large contributor to the single-use culture we are accustomed to. Whilst we recognise the critical role that packaging plays in food safety, as one of the world's leading food services companies, we have a responsibility to take sustainable action.
We are working with our suppliers to fast-track sustainable alternatives over single-use products and fossil fuel based plastics. Across our operations we have actively reduced unnecessary packaging and gone further to introduce reusable solutions whilst continuing to search for better alternatives.
Sensor dispensers for salad dressing
In Türkiye, we’ve implemented a technical solution to tackle plastic waste thanks to the successful deployment of sensor dispensers for salad dressing across service locations throughout the country. Standard portions of vinegar, lemon juice, and olive oil are poured by dispensers, eliminating the needs for plastic sachets while reducing excessive waste. In just one month, this simple initiative avoided the consumption of 3,000 plastic sachets of salad sauces at one site alone.
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