Singapore-based sustainable packaging firm Tria is partnering with KFC on a pilot project that aims to recycle food and packaging waste from one of the fast-food chain's local outlets into fertilisers for agriculture use. The pilot started earlier this month at KFC's outlet at Northpoint City in Yishun. The six-month pilot would also involve close collaboration with Norwegian fertiliser giant Yara International to help it assess the commercial viability of scaling the pilot to make a product that is compliant with international global standards. KFC Singapore's general manager Lynette Lee said it will review the results and assess the viability of scaling the programme across all its restaurants in Singapore at the end of the pilot. "Through this partnership, KFC Singapore aims to continue our efforts for the environment and take the lead to bring together zero waste close-loop recycling concept in the food and beverage industry," said Ms Lee. Under the current initiative, Tria will also be supplying KFC's outlet in Yishun with the single-use plant-based food packaging items..

Source: The Straits Times