Bread & Butter Collective Launches Eco Reusable Container to Reduce Single-Use Item Waste
VICTORIA, BC — With over 75,000 single-use items thrown out every day in Victoria, the Bread & Butter Collective is taking action to curb waste with the launch of a reusable takeout container program.
The Eco Reusable Container program starts January 15th, 2022. Bread & Butter Collective members will encourage Victorians to use reusable take out containers. The program helps to reduce single-use plastics and products in our community. Launching as a pilot project, the program is an easy way for community members to enjoy food at multiple locations without the waste.
“There are both economic and environmental benefits to using these containers. Including a lower carbon footprint, with increased use. Every time an eco container is used and reused, a disposable item is saved from being created. The ecological benefits for using this reusable container far outweighs the amount of resource inputs and waste generated by single-use disposable containers,” says Maryanne Carmack - President of the Bread & Butter Collective.
Bread & Butter Collective is proud to offer a sustainable option to our community by coming together in partnership with the city of Victoria to provide multi-use take out containers to help reduce waste. “Innovative ideas like this supported by our local businesses are what’s going to get us to our goal of a zero waste, circular economy. We’re investing to create a more sustainable city through our Zero Waste Victoria strategy, and we will only be able to get there by working together,” said Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps.
What – An Eco Reusable Container Program launching January 15th 2022! A 9x6x3 green clasped container, tested to withstand 1000 washes in commercial dishwashers.
Why – Businesses have changed drastically since March of 2020, offering more take out business than ever before. A city wide Eco Reusable Container program will help combat the waste created by single use take out containers.
How it works – A Eco Reusable Container is purchased for $8 at a participating business. The food order is packed in the reusable container. The customer returns with a clean reusable container to a participating business, places their order and is given a new container. The customer departs happy knowing they are helping reduce waste in our community!
Who –The container has a QR code that links to the Bread & Butter website displaying all participating members. Participating members are: 2% Jazz Coffee * Big Wheel Burger * Bodega * FOO * Habit Coffee * La Pasta La Pizza * Pizzeria Prima Strada * Poco * Roast * Sherwood * Taco Stand * Tapa Bar * The Drake * Zambris
Bread & Butter Collective - a group of Vancouver Island business owners - is committed to fostering the long-term growth and sustainability of a healthy independent hospitality community. Visit:
