MOD Pizza

Address: 3622 Factoria Blvd SE Bellevue, WA 98006

Website: https://modpizza.com/

Area: Factoria, Chain

In-Store Service Ware: 2 (Some reusables and disposables (non-compostable/non-recyclable))

Takeout Service Ware: 3 (Some non-compostable/recyclable, Some compostable/recyclable)

Disposal Options & Accessibility: 2 (Recycling, Labelled)

Overall Score: 2.33

MOD Pizza is a national build-your-own pizza and salad chain based in Seattle, WA! Their efforts to be environmentally friendly are there, but not quite all the way. From providing options such as compostable service ware, yet no compost bins, they missed some opportunities to be more eco-friendly. Here’s the breakdown:

In-Store Service Ware (Score: 2)

• Reusables: plates, bowls

• Disposables: plastic utensils and cups (non-compostable), milkshake cups/lids and straws (compostable)

Take-Out Service Ware (Score: 3)

• Same disposables as In-Store

• Plastic salad bowls (non-compostable, non-recyclable)

• Pizza boxes & milkshake cups/lids (compostable)

Disposal Options & Accessibility (Score: 2)

• Recycling, Garbage, Reusables (labelled)

• Not all in one station (In this store the recycling bin is separate by the door. Although some of the bins are grouped together, the separate locations make it likelier for customers to misuse the bins, e.g. recycling in garbage, vice versa.)

Top 3 Next Steps:

1. Invest in more reusable and compostable service ware

2. Relocate bins to one location or more visible location

3. Provide labelled and color-coded compost bins