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Elephants Delicatessen Sustainability Actions

Paper packaging and paper straws

We provide paper to-go packaging as an option at all Elephants locations. We no longer provide plastic straws. We have swapped plastic straws for paper. But we do have plastic straws behind our counters if you need one—just ask.

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Plastic service ware on request

We only provide plastic service ware (forks, knives, etc.) upon request. We continue to source non-plastic “to-go” flatware options.

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Reuse options in stores

We are encouraging reuse over recycling by bringing plates, mugs, and flatware into our locations–for dine-in customers or in-building customers at locations like Montgomery Park. GO Box reusable container service (for entrees, soup, or coffee) is available at our Fox Tower location providing customers with a zero waste option for to-go purchases. We also have a container drop-off box at Fox Tower.

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Reusable bags and tumblers

We offer reusable shopping bags at all of our stores. We offer competitively priced reusable travel beverage tumblers at all of our locations.

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Stainless steel utensil packs

We are offering low-cost (and quite fetching) stainless steel utensil packs (in fabric pouches that are easy to carry or keep at your desk) at all locations. These include flatware and a stainless steel straw. These are locally made.

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Reusable catering containers

Our catering team replaced Styrofoam food carriers with reusable and recyclable Mightylite insulated food containers.

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Recycling and composting signage

As we roll out these changes, we are clarifying signage in our stores to better help our customers make informed recycling and composting choices. We put together information for our customers about packaging materials and disposal opportunities, so people can make informed and responsible decisions with these packaging materials.

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Packaging criteria review

Source renewable, recycled, and reusable packaging options that have the least impact on our ecosystem. We are using a list of 20 factors to guide us in our quest for responsible packaging. Factors like: Reusability, Recyclability, Recycled Content, Leaching (Plastic Products), Flourine Content (Paper Products), Temperature Safety, Supply Chain Distance.

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What do our labels mean?

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Certified B Corporation

About Elephants Delicatessen

  • Status
  • Unverified
  • Employees
  • 100 - 500
  • Country
  • United States