We wanted to share an important update with you. We’ve started a new petition, and we thought you would be interested in signing and sharing it.

As you know, Starbucks is investing US$10 million in creating a fully recyclable and compostable NextGen cup. McDonald’s has recently announced they are partnering with them too.

We’ve decided to join forces with Ben and launch a new campaign! He’s a fellow young environmental activist from Calgary.  He successfully petitioned Starbucks to phase out plastic straws by 2020.

We’re so happy and inspired to see big companies make commitments to reduce plastic waste. We know it will help our oceans and forests, and the fight against climate change.   

Now, we’re asking Restaurant Brands International (RBI) — the owners of Tim Hortons, Burger King and Popeye’s — to join Starbucks and McDonald’s in committing to developing & using a #BetterCup.

We see so many people buy coffee at Tim Hortons every day and we also see their cups on the streets and in the garbage. It is estimated that a total 600 billion single-use cups wind up in landfills each year!

Our planet and our oceans can’t take any more waste. We think it’s time for Tim Hortons to join the movement towards a more sustainable future.

So many people love Tim Hortons coffee and we know RBI can be a leader by making this important environmental commitment.

Please join us in asking that Tim Hortons be an environmental leader! Together we can make our future greener.

Thank you for your support!

Mya, Eve and Ben