The fast food giant has also officially opened applications for the 2020 intake.

The cafe chain will donate $1.00 from every Reuben Hood Sandwich sold during the promotional period to Backpack Bed for Homeless.

The funds raised will be used to support locals affected by the flooding in North Queensland.

Participants will be given training on real estate, construction, design and asset management.

This is part of their initiative to be a zero-landfill company by 2020.

The funds collected in the initiative will be used to fund eight college scholarships in 2019.

Last year saw the chain donating 13 million meals globally.

The funds will be used to support the pizza chain’s other community campaigns.

As the world at large moves towards sustainable practices, the quick service industry is finding ways to do its part.

The drought is still affecting farmers especially in New South Wales and Queensland.

The companies aim to reduce the amount of disposable coffee cups thrown in landfills.

The fast food giant joins a number of brands ditching plastic straws globally.

More than 13.3 million meals – that’s how much Subway donated to more than 20 hunger-relief nonprofits across the world.

In a bid to help rid Australia of plastic bags, Red Rooster, Oporto, and Chicken Treat have started removing single-use plastic bags.

By 2025, all of McDonald’s packaging will come from renewable, recycled or certified sources.

From November the 25th, guests have donated $1 for every carvery purchase.

"Live Feed", the initiative to help fight hunger globally, will be on the 3rd of November.

Guests will also receive a $2 token to use at their next visit.

Fundraising activity will commence in all Jamaica Blue cafés from 30th October.