In recent years, there has been an ever-increasing awareness of the environmental impact of packaging materials used in the hospitality industry, focusing largely on the takeaway sector. In the EU alone, 2.25 million takeaway boxes and containers were used per annum, whilst the UK fast food market grew 9% from £18.9 billion in 2021 to £20.61 billion in 2022 (Statista), indicating the growing issue
The backlash towards single-use tableware, particularly single-use plastics has been growing. Disposable products, such as napkins, table covers and napkin pockets, have often been viewed as environmentally damaging and outdated, but this belittles and negates the true benefits and technological advances, the product range has undergone in recent years, particularly within the hospitality industry
The new plastic tax comes into effect on 1st April 2022, is your business ready?
According to the government, the tax will apply to any plastic packaging manufactured in, or imported into the UK, that contains less than 30% recycled plastic. The hope is that by implementing this measure, businesses will have an economic incentive to reconsider their packaging needs and opt instead for more sust
We’re pleased to introduce the next generation of sustainability for the hospitality industry with the launch of our new fossil-free BioDunicel® placemats and BioDunisoft® napkins.
We’ve switched the binder, which is used in our original Dunicel® and Dunisoft® materials to renewable bio-based resources, whilst maintaining their premium feel on par with traditional linen alternatives. BioDuniso
MAP Packaging, which stands for ‘modified atmosphere packaging’ has become increasingly popular with the rise of takeaway solutions in hospitality over the past couple of years, as more and more businesses look to maximise their revenue, and turn to online food delivery following a global consumer shift in behaviour, with 21% of the restaurant sector expected to account for takeaways and other hom
With a prominent focus on the environment in recent years, a trend that only seems likely to continue as awareness increases, a common debate in the hospitality industry is whether linen or disposable tableware is more environmentally friendly over its average lifespan.
Over the past few decades, traditional linen has been long regarded the favourite with its reusability however, with major ad