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SkipTheDishes is getting friendlier with the environment thanks to this Guelph-based company

Kitchener Today

By Taylor Pace

A Guelph-based company is looking to make single-use takeout containers a thing of the past by providing restaurants with reusable ones. Launched in October 2020 by University of Waterloo graduates Kayli Dale and Jacquie Hutchings, A Friendlier Company (AFC) has seen tremendous growth over the past few months... Read More

Stratford restaurants join Guelph company hungry to eliminate single-use takeout waste

The Beacon Herald

By Cory Smith

A trio of Stratford restaurants have paired with a Guelph-based startup hungry to eliminate single-use packaging waste through its reuse system. Takeout trash has become a growing concern since the pandemic forced restaurants to limit indoor dining or close their doors to customers altogether... Read More

Guilty about tossing takeout containers? This startup has the answer

The London Free Press

By Calvi Leon

The containers are in use at eight locations in London, including Sidetrack: A Wortley Cafe, Reimagine Co. and Michael’s on the Thames. Using A Friendlier Company’s mobile app, users scan the bottom of each container before returning it to manage the refunds.Every week, the containers are collected from bins at the participating partners... Read More