Looking for eco-friendly cutlery for takeaway food? You may have come across some of the widely available options. Cutlery made from sustainably sourced wood is a fantastic green choice. And, CPLA bioplastic cutlery is popular with those who prefer the texture and feel of, well, bioplastic. There are also outlets selling PSM cutlery, which is…
We take an in depth look at the use of corn for low-carbon and compostable bioplastics. Including how much land is used to grow it. And how a corn crop can be used for both materials and feed simultaneously. We also look at some important threats to food security.
Sugarcane Hot Cup Lids are a brand new addition to our Standard Range. These sustainable sip Lids can be easily composted at home. And they are marine friendly too (although we never want them to end up there).
We’re excited to introduce a very cool new product, perfect for the fast approaching summer season. This nifty solution is perfect for crunchy toppings, fresh berries, sauces and dressings that are best added just before eating. It allows you to keep ingredients crisp and crunchy, serving up fresh, flavourful food.
We’re all over-familiar with conventional plastic. But what about bioplastic? If you’re at all fuzzy, fear not. We explain what that little ‘bio’ prefix is all about in this post…
Tadaaaa: meet our new low-carbon PLA tub-shaped bowls and lids. Perfect for delis. Easy to stack and mix and match, and available in a range of sizes.
We think it’s brilliant that people are appreciating natural, plant-based materials. But unfortunately, not all products that look green (AKA brown) are green all the way through. Make sure the products you’re choosing are solid green and not window dressing!
Our range of Clear Compostable Bioplastic Bags come in a choice of two raw materials: PLA and wood cellulose. PLA is made from corn starch, and wood cellulose is made from – you guessed it – wood fibre. What else is different about them?
Eco Friendly packaging considers the full life cycle of packaging. Along with the functionality of the packaging, it takes into account what happens before and after use. First up, it’s important to know where the raw materials come from. Is the source sustainably managed? Does it contain harmful ingredients? Is it renewable, or fossil fuel-based?…
