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An investigation into Bring Your Own Container food outlet concept

University of British Columbia. Sustainability Office

The following report outlines the evaluation of feasibility of Bring Your Own Container (BYOC) in the new SUB of UBC using a triple-bottom-line analysis approach and concludes whether or not the new SUB should proceed with BYOC. The triple-bottom-line analysis includes three aspects: environmental assessment, economical assessment, and social assessment. All sources in this report are from peer-reviewed articles, on-line articles, and surveys. The economical assessment is based on the research of two indicators: cost of disposable containers (like paper and Styrofoam) versus reusable containers (plastic, glass) and the impact of BYOC program on vendors. The environmental assessment makes a comparison between disposable and reusable containers. Each part of disposable containers or reusable containers also illustrated several types of containers with different materials. Recommendations among the various containers are made for environmental sustainability. The social research is focused on students. Firstly, a survey was carried out. It shows that most students worry about potential health problems caused by BYOC. Also, some researches point out that some chemicals from plastic food containers might lead to health problems. Lastly, another survey shows that BYOC would allow students to have some positive habits. In conclusion, based on these three aspects of sustainability assessment, this report suggests that BYOC can significantly benefit the new SUB’s sustainability, leading to a green and eco-friendly SUB in UBC. Disclaimer: “UBC SEEDS provides students with the opportunity to share the findings of their studies, as well as their opinions, conclusions and recommendations with the UBC community. The reader should bear in mind that this is a student project/report and is not an official document of UBC. Furthermore readers should bear in mind that these reports may not reflect the current status of activities at UBC. We urge you to contact the research persons mentioned in a report or the SEEDS Coordinator about the current status of the subject matter of a project/report.”

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University of British Columbia. APSC 201; UBC Social Ecological Economic Development Studies (SEEDS) Student Report

Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library

10.14288/1.0108474

Applied Science, Faculty of

Unreviewed

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