BOSTONóIn another move towards its long-term goal of running near-zero waste restaurants, Boloco, New Englandís locally-owned 13-unit inspired burritos restaurant group, announces their use of 100% compostable bamboo bowls.
Every person who tested these bowls had a smile on their face ñ theyíre perfect. They are shaped like our burritos and more importantly help us to reduce waste from the restaurants by being compostable,î said John Pepper, CEO and one of Bolocoís founders. ìAnd if youíre watching your calories, the bamboo bowls shave a few hundred versus a tortilla while still filling you with the naturally-raised meats and other fresh, highest-quality ingredients people have come to expect from us.î
The move toward compostable bowls follows other green-friendly initiatives at Boloco, including the introduction last winter of smoothie cups made of cornóalso 100% compostable. Boloco has a goal to become a near-zero waste restaurant chain by eliminating plastics where it can, recycling where it canít and composting everything else.
ìRestaurants generate an embarrassing amount of trash,î said Mike Harder, President and COO. ìWhile we realize that this latest move isnít itself going to change the world, itís another small yet meaningful step. It replaces a huge piece of plastic that, while able to be recycled at the restaurant, often ended up in peopleís trash when they got back to the office.î
To encourage a test drive of the new bamboo bowls, Boloco gave each of its 9,600 registered and opted-in loyalty card members a complimentary burrito in a bowl.
About Boloco: The heart of the Boloco menu is the inspired burrito. Bolocoís fun spin on the traditional Mexican staple has satisfied taste buds since 1997 (originally founded as The Wrap). Currently operating 13 restaurants around New England, it plans to open an additional 4 restaurants by early 2009. Boloco is the first restaurant chain in New England to be certified green by the Green restaurant Association.
