Technically... yes. But you might want to think before going for glasses that on the outside look like the most Eco-friendly option for your needs. I read a report recently on the number of local councils that simply don't have the specialist recycling / industrial composters required to correctly … [Read more...] about Do you sell biodegradable glasses…?
Recycling
Boxing Clever
As the saying goes... "never judge a book by its cover" and it can be true of our packaging too. With recycling being THE buzz word of the year, we're proud to say that we have re-used supplier boxes for as long as I can remember. This box contains a customers order containing plastic glasses, … [Read more...] about Boxing Clever
Home grown is best!
March is not typical salad growing season in the Uk. Over the past year or so, there has been a tangible shift towards taking care of the planet we all call home, whether it concerns single use plastics, disposable coffee cups or food miles. I want to do my little bit too. As a self confessed … [Read more...] about Home grown is best!
Recycling & Throwing Away Disposable Coffee Cups
Traditional disposable coffee cups are made from paper board with a Polyethylene lining to keep the cup leak proof and from going soggy and until relatively recently, difficult to recycle or compost in the UK. Recent additions to the cup range are a raft of new compostable disposable coffee … [Read more...] about Recycling & Throwing Away Disposable Coffee Cups
Huhtamaki Recycling Their Paper Cups
We sell a number of disposable paper cups from leading food service manufacturer Huhtamaki. With all the questions surrounding recyclability, they have produced a handy information sheet / PDF on their paper cups. Huhtamaki has identified that there is a lot of mis-information in the market and it … [Read more...] about Huhtamaki Recycling Their Paper Cups
The Problem with Disposable Coffee Cup Recycling
For those of us on the go, a quick cup of coffee is so often our saving grace. That blend of flavour and energy is the perfect pick-me-up whether it’s first thing in the morning, midway through a particularly stressful day, or on the way home with your troubles left far behind. Global franchises … [Read more...] about The Problem with Disposable Coffee Cup Recycling
Recycling Paper Cups – Simply Cups
We are always looking for new and innovative recycling food packaging including paper cups solutions. If you are a commercial deli, coffee shop or organise sizeable events and are looking to find a solution to recycle your disposable paper coffee and tea cups, then a company called … [Read more...] about Recycling Paper Cups – Simply Cups
FPA Environment Seminar Packaging Notes
In mid-January, we attended the Foodservice Packaging Association’s ‘Environment Seminar’ which they were holding near Milton Keynes for existing members (of which we are one) and specially invited guests. At Cater For You, we’ve always endeavoured to provide as much product information on our … [Read more...] about FPA Environment Seminar Packaging Notes