Tim Hortons are trying to be more eco-friendly by introducing plastic-free lids on their hot beverages.
The fast food chain is testing a fibre, compostable lid at their restaurants in Prince Edward Island for a 12 week trial.
Their goal is to obtain a guest-friendly alternative to plastic lids that are easier to compost or recycle, while maintaining a great drinking experience.
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“We’ve worked hard on developing a fibre lid that feels like our current lids but is plastic-free,” Paul Yang, Senior Director of Procurement, Sustainability and Packaging for Tim Hortons said in a release.
“These fibre lids are part of our five-year journey to develop more sustainable solutions for all our packaging and we’re excited to have our guests in Prince Edward Island join us in this test.”
In the past year Tim Hortons has replaced packaging on different items in an effort to reduce the use of single-use plastics. They began using wooden and fibre cutlery and fibre lids on Loaded Bowls instead of those made from plastic.
“[We’re] eager to trial the fibre lids being tested by Tim Hortons. Residents are encouraged to participate in the trial by placing the lids in their recycling (blue bag number 1). If a lid becomes exceedingly soiled from cup contents, it can be composted,” said Heather Myers, Island Waste Management Corporation disposal manager.
The lids being used in P.E.I are a revised version of the fibre lids tested in select Tim Hortons locations in Vancouver in early 2023, which helped reduce the use of more than 3.3 million plastic lids.
“We’re known for serving Canada’s favourite coffee, so it’s important that we develop a best-in-class solution for our guests,” says Yang.
Tim Hortons has 23 locations in Prince Edward Island.
Photo credit: CNW Group/Tim Hortons
