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anonymousforever t1_j3m88al wrote

Reply to comment by thatnitai in Single-use plastic cutlery and plates to be banned in England by Sariel007

There have been a few business models using reusable bowls/lids for takeout where a deposit is charged and you get it back when you return the dishes. Don't return it, and the money is forfeit so the company can replace what you kept. This could work for delivery, could still do a "hub" or "dash" service, but the return part is on you, since the driver may not go back there.

Alternatively, bringing your own could be doable, as long as it's "in store take out". People just have to realize portions will be by piece or weight, or a measured serving scoop, so bringing an oversize container won't net more food.

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thatnitai t1_j3mgnhp wrote

Is the business model proven? Like for example do people not end up piling them despite the deposit and eventually throw them out?

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vivificant t1_j3n7h16 wrote

I would say it's a proven business model with decades of success. This is how it used to be done with glass bottles, wooden crates, etc..

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anonymousforever t1_j3modzo wrote

I dont recall. I saw it being discussed somewhere and don't recall. I just thought it an interesting idea vs throwaway stuff.

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jannemannetjens t1_j3niceb wrote

>Like for example do people not end up piling them despite the deposit

If they're nice enough for piling up you've sold them for re-use that's also fine.

>and eventually throw them out?

Why throw a good fork out after storing it for a while? Might as well sell it back, keep using it or.... Even if you throw it out, but at home that's better than along the road... Where still someone would be more likely to pick it up of there's deposit on it.

It works kinda well from bottles to pallets to pressurised gas cylinders, I'm sure forks could fit in.

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