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Logistics and supply chain specialist HAVI and McDonald's Germany have developed a nationwide solution for reusable packaging for around 1,450 German restaurants together with supply partners: From cup development to transport and returns, HAVI manages the entire process together with McDonald's Germany.
Since the beginning of 2023, McDonald's guests across Germany have been able to choose between disposable and reusable packaging for drinks and ice cream cups. The reusable packaging is available directly in the restaurant for a deposit and can be returned in all German McDonald's restaurants in return for the deposit. After professional cleaning in the restaurants or, if required, by the external service provider for recycling, service and water Remondis the reusable packaging is returned to the system.
Complete end-to-end process from a single source
The entire process was organised in close cooperation with McDonald's Germany, its delivery partners and HAVI developed. The reusable packaging itself was also developed by tms, a HAVI company specialising in packaging and marketing services. HAVI is therefore responsible for the entire supply chainThe planning of the quantities and the procurement of all reusable packaging for all 1,450 restaurants throughout Germany as well as the return transport as part of the regular delivery to the restaurants. In addition to taking back the reusable packaging, the company also takes back other recyclable materials such as disposable paper cups and cardboard packaging.
Professional flushing process by Remondis
As not all McDonald's restaurants have suitable washing facilities to clean the reusable packaging on site, HAVI and Remondis have developed scalable flushing logistics together with McDonald's Germany.
„In setting up these new reusable cycles, we can draw on our many years of expertise in the field of counting, sorting and deposit clearing of drinks packaging. Together with our partners, we are making the reusable economy fit for the masses and thus making our contribution to waste avoidance.“
Ralf Mandelatz, Managing Director of Remondis Recycling GmbH
Sven Sachse, CEO of HAVI Germany: „Our new complete solution for reusable packaging is another important step in our sustainability strategy and perfectly complements our services. We take the pressure off system catering, because our service, together with our partners, offers a professional solution from a single source.“
SourceHAVI Logistics
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