In late May 2018, the European Union legislated to ban certain single-use plastic items by 2021. The legislation, which must be approved by the European Parliament and individual country governments by May 2019, is part of the European Community's plan to reduce marine pollution; this is to create a market for recycled products and by incentivizing investment in new types of packaging. The European initiative bans the use of plastic items such as plates, cutlery, straws, Q-tips and beverage mixers that can be replaced with environmentally friendly material. For products such as food and beverage containers, the law proposes limiting their use until a viable alternative is found. Both many companies and governments in many countries have been making strides to reduce the use of plastics for years, with goals that are not only environmentally friendly, but also economically cost-saving.
The end of 2020 is in that sense the ideal time to take advantage of the deals on single-use plastics tagged RGmania!
Butterfly disposable cups
A prime example are Butterfly Cups, in which a convenient tab replaces the invasive plastic lid. Safe to handle by both staff and customers, Butterfly disposable cups are cost-effective, easy to use and equally easy to dispose of. Biodegradable, compostable and recyclable, Butterfly cups are therefore the best alternative to using plastic; in fact, the material from which they are made, BioPBS, is renewable, as well as food-contact friendly and internationally certified.
Edible Straws
SORBOS® has produced the first edible and environmentally friendly straw. Available in oto different flavors and able to stay solid inside the drink for as long as forty minutes, this product is a new and trendy taste experience that leaves you pleasantly surprised; all within the framework of total eco-sustainability. In fact, the SORBOS® edible straw throws down its gauntlet to the billions of plastic straws currently consumed in the world thanks to its totally biodegradable wrapper and its composition - water, cornstarch and frosted sugar (only 23 calories) - gluten free.
Paper and straw straws
The other side of alternatives to plastic straws are those made of biodegradable paper and straw straws. Recyclable and eco-friendly, they are a contemporary product designed for serving elegant and discerning drinks that are original and fun; ideal for complementing simple but sophisticated services. Straw straws and biodegradable paper straws are therefore perfect for those who do not want to give up style and impactful creations, perhaps with a social perspective, always with an eye towards the environment
Cellulose and pulp napkins.
From plates to lids, from bowls to containers, Duni products are created and used with full respect for nature. In fact, the company is FSC® certified; most of those made of cellulose are thus obtained from wood fibers sourced from FSC® forests. Cellulose pulp is a compostable and biodegradable material that is eco-conscious and pleasant to the touch; an ideal ally for recycled and environmentally sustainable disposables that are also sturdy and durable. Our review of alternatives to plastic disposables closes with cellulose napkins, whose disadvantage, however, is that they are not biodegradable.
