EAT TO GO WITHOUT PACKAGING WASTE REUSABLE BOXES INSTEAD OF ONE WAY PACKAGING

 

Primarily during the corona pandemic, we should support the local gastronomy for example, by ordering takeaway food. From an environmental point of view, mountains of rubbish with food packaging are still not an option. Reusable containers for food to go can be the solution. We introduce you to four initiatives.

Disposable cups for coffee to go do not have to be many have now understood that and can only fill their coffee in the bakery or café into the container they have brought with them. Unfortunately, this no longer works in all restaurants during the corona pandemic many bakeries no longer accept cups that you have brought with you. This is why many of us seem to be falling back into old paper cup habits right now.

But that's not all Many people have food delivered or take it home due to corona related restaurant closings or now for fear of infection. This is good for the catering industry, but Styrofoam packaging, aluminum trays, and plastic bags quickly pile up after dinner. And what the pizza boxes on the banks of the rivers and lakes are in the summer, the paper cups are in the colder months. Get the fantastic custom burger boxes at SM Custom Packaging for wholesale burger packaging boxes made in the custom size and shape with error free packaging services.

Overcrowded trash can in corona pandemic

During the corona pandemic, many garbage cans like here in Munich overflow with paper cups and food packaging.

Show that packaging waste in USA households increases. For example, in 2018, we caused a new negative record of 18.9 tons of packaging waste, as the UBA recently announced. Furthermore, when taking a walk, it is currently noticeable that in many places, the packaging waste no longer even fits into the provided rubbish bins but ends up in the meadow or on the sidewalk next to it.

Less packaging waste food to go in reusable containers

Takeaway meals or calling the delivery service don't necessarily have to mean more packaging waste. Reusable systems for food to go show that there is another way. We present four USA wide examples.

Of course, the following applies to all reusable containers the more often they are (can) be reused, the better. Because in the ecological balance, reusable comes off significantly better if one container can be used to replace many disposable cups and the like, and the production pays off quickly.

 

USA reusable packaging for food to go

Goodbye to disposable packaging SM Custom Packaging offers reusable trays for eating at home or on the go.

This is how it works: The first time you order a SM Custom Packaging Box from a participating restaurant for a deposit of ten euros. After that, you can return the leak proof and pollutant free plastic box to any participating restaurant and get your deposit back or exchange the used box for a fresh one with your next order. You can currently choose between five different box sizes. According to its information, the company is currently working on additional reusable packaging for pizza.

Over 200 participating restaurants in USA, Regarding the ecological balance, writes that under certain circumstances, their reusable boxes will pay off after the eighth reuse, and depending on the material of the disposable packaging, not until the 16th use. Get eco friendly bath bomb packaging at SM Custom Packaging it is a good option for Bath Bombs with eco friendly material.

 

Reusable bowls from Rebowl for garbage-free food-to-go

Entirely new on the market Reboul, a USA wide deposit system for reusable takeaway trays. According to the company, the reusable containers are microwave-safe, 100 percent recyclable, and BPA free. In addition, you should be able to reuse them at least 200 times.

Behind Rebowl is Recap, which many of you may already know from Recap reusable coffee mugs. However, since July 2020, in addition to the Recap cups, there are now also the Rebowl bowls, which - if the founders have their way should become the Rebowlution.

Red bowl from offers reusable bowls for takeaway.

Pick up food and take it away with no packaging waste with reusable trays from SM Custom Packaging

This is how it works when you order your first meal; you get the reusable bowl for a deposit of five dollars. You can then return the bowl and lid to all partners throughout USA and get your deposit back, or you can exchange the used bowl for a new one when you place a second order.

The reusable system is available here in numerous cities throughout USA,

 

Reusable boxes without deposit

SM Custom Packaging is a reusable digital system for takeaway and food delivery. The unique thing about it is that it can be used via the app, and there is no deposit or other fee for the reusable containers. Most recently, SM Custom Packaging has even been certified with the USA. The seal guarantees, among other things that the reusable containers are made of environmentally friendly and long-lasting material and can be rinsed at least 500 times.

After successfully registering, you can check the map to see which participating restaurants are in your area. With a QR code, you will receive your food in a BPA free reusable tray when you pick it up. Important: You have to return the bowls to a participating restaurant within 14 days of order; otherwise, a fee of ten euros will be charged.

Reusable packaging for food to go

The SM Custom Packaging initiative offers reusable stainless steel boxes for your food to go for a deposit of 15 dollars. The test phase is still running with USA and CANADA participating restaurants.

Our examples certainly do not represent all reusable systems for food to go, but they show that if you want to enjoy a delicious meal from the restaurant on the go or at home, you do not have to accept a massive amount of one way packaging.

Call the restaurant directly and ask if you can collect your food in your container. Many restaurants continue to allow this even in the corona pandemic. In addition, the USA Food Association has made it clear that everyone r can still take their reusable containers for shopping and pick up food and drinks..

At your local pub around the corner, you can even ask whether you can take your dish directly on your plate and bring it back the next day.

Often bars have screw jars or other containers in stock when ordering or picking up, ask whether they can give you the food without disposable packaging.

By the way there are many products for the catering industry so that restaurants no longer have to buy disposable tableware or disposable packaging but can use reusable tableware. Some restaurants are also creative and already use screw top or mason jars for soups or sauces decorated with their logo.

Good news at the end: The Federal Environment Ministry (BMU) is planning to change the Packaging Act and wants to make it mandatory that restaurants and fast-food chains always offer takeaway food and drinks in reusable containers. This means that consumers always choose between reusable and one-way containers and can make a conscious decision against unnecessary packaging waste. Check out our Window Gable Boxes selection in the SM Custom Packaging it is a good option for Best Quality Wholesale custom Gable boxes With Window.