ETERNITY Systems signs the “Delivered Catering” Charter

Last updated: 17 / 01 / 2025

For several years, and even more so since the health crisis, home meal delivery has experienced exponential growth (+20% per year). However, this trend is accompanied by another progression: that of the use of single-use packaging. Indeed, according to the latest official data from Eurostat, Europeans produce +10kg of waste on average per year, or around 200kg of packaging waste per inhabitant in France, above the European average of 187 kg.

We then witness a phenomenon of waste and overpackaging, thus creating harmful impacts on the environment.

It is in this context thatETERNITY Systems signed on February 15 the “Delivered Catering” charter, along with the Ministry of Ecological Transition and 19 other players in restoration, reuse and packaging.

Summary

What does the “Delivered Catering Charter” contain?

By signing this charter, ETERNITY Systems and the other players are committed to proposing viable solutions, contributing to the reduction of waste linked to disposable packaging. This charter is structured into 10 commitments, structured around 4 main axes: reuse, reduction, recycling and awareness.

The 10 commitments are:

The objective of 50% of packaging delivered without single-use plastic by 2022 and 70% by 2023;
Le banning plastic bags by restaurants for delivery by 1^erJanuary 2023;
The end of the systematic delivery of cutlery and sauces from the 1^er March 2021;
The experiments de local reuse solutions containers and packaging;
The passage 100% reused containers delivered to corporate catering locations by January 1, 2023;
70% reusable packaging for The dishes used for logistics between the kitchens, warehouses and delivery points;
Le ban on plastic resins the most problematic from July 1, 2021: PVC, all types of polystyrene, opaque PET, complexes, etc.;
La visibility of virtuous restaurants by the platforms;
Strengthening information customers on the gesture of sorting of packaging for home and business deliveries.

What work has been carried out since signing?

Both on the part of the signatories and the Ministry of Ecological Transition, work has been carried out:

An inventory of reuse practices via a questionnaire intended for all stakeholders;
The establishment of thematic working groups between the signatories;
Implementation of reporting in order to identify commitments that are on track and those that need to be intensified.

In addition, a monitoring committee bringing together the signatories and various stakeholders (NGOs, unions, etc.) was set up for bimonthly meetings.

But the takeaway is the interest shown by 15 additional signatories to join the movement and join forces to meet the commitments.

Find the details of the “Delivered Catering” charter by clicking below:

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ETERNITY SYSTEMS, player in the reuse of packaging for delivered catering

In addition, research since 2020 ETERNITY Systems has diversified by offering players in mass distribution, on-site or take-away commercial catering, fast and collective catering, and events its expertise in collection, transport, repair, washing and storage of containers (pots , cups, trays, gastronorm containers, etc.).

This is especially within the framework of the commitment linked to testing local solutions for reusing containers and packaging thatETERNITY Systems offers its know-how. Indeed, through its historical network with reuse centers located in Lisses (91), Trémorel (22), Cestas (33), Cavaillon (86) and soon in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, ETERNITY Systems contributes to the scalability of a national container reuse offer, while respecting the best hygiene and food safety constraints.

About the Author

Anthony ADAM

Communications and Marketing Manager at ETERNITY Systems, Anthony designs strategies and content to promote more sustainable consumption. He is a committed agent of change who combines creativity, rigor, and action to strengthen the visibility and impact of projects related to reuse and the circular economy.