New Report From the NextGen Consortium Shares Path Forward for Paper Cup Recycling in the U.S.

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Yum! Brands: New Report Reveals Path Forward for Paper Cup Recycling in the U.S.

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• The report by The NextGen Consortium, managed by Closed Loop Partners, offers solutions to increase paper cup recovery and reduce waste to landfill.
• Partner brands including Starbucks, McDonald's, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and others are involved in the industry collaboration.
• The report assesses the role of stakeholders across the paper cup recovery value chain and provides recommended actions for a more circular system.

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Insights include solutions for paper mills, materials recovery facilities, brands and communities to increase recovery of paper cups and reduce waste to landfill

Originally published by Closed Loop Partners

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 10, 2023 / The NextGen Consortium, a leading industry collaboration managed by Closed Loop Partners, with partner brands including Starbucks, McDonald's, The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo, JDE Peet's, The Wendy's Company and Yum! Brands, released a report with new findings to accelerate paper cup recycling in the U.S. The report, Closing the Loop on Cups: Collective Action to Advance the Recovery of Paper Cups in the U.S., assesses the role of each stakeholder across the paper cup recovery value chain--including paper mills, materials recovery facilities (MRFs), brands, consumers and local communities--and provides recommended actions to increase paper cup recovery opportunities and advance a more circular system.

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FAQ

What is the new report by The NextGen Consortium about?

The report aims to accelerate paper cup recycling in the U.S. by assessing the role of stakeholders and providing recommended actions.

Which partner brands are involved in The NextGen Consortium?

Partner brands include Starbucks, McDonald's, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and others.

What are the key findings of the report?

The report offers solutions to increase paper cup recovery and reduce waste to landfill.

How does the report aim to advance a more circular system?

The report assesses the role of stakeholders across the paper cup recovery value chain and provides recommended actions for a more circular system.