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Eco-Friendly Catering Trays: A Responsible Choice for Event Planners

Eco-Friendly Catering Trays: A Responsible Choice for Event Planners

James
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As an event planner, you have undoubtedly observed the significant amount of waste left behind after an event concludes. One of the throwaway products contributing to this waste is disposable catering trays, which can generate a substantial environmental impact. 

Fortunately, a more sustainable option is available: Planet Friendly Packaging’s eco-friendly catering trays.

Why Use Eco-Friendly Catering Trays? 

By employing eco-friendly paperboard trays, like those available from Planet Friendly Packaging, you can reduce your overall environmental footprint. With this approach, you can ensure that your event waste is biodegradable and compostable.

These catering trays are made from eco-friendly sustainably sourced FSC-certified paper. As a result, the materials used in these products promote the long-term health of ecosystems and provide peace of mind, knowing that your supply chain is green. 

The fact that only renewable resources are used when creating these products also contributes to resource conservation because finite resources, such as petroleum-based products, are not exploited.

Another benefit of using eco-friendly catering trays is that they can enhance your catering business's reputation and perception in the market. Consumers are increasingly environmentally conscious, and commitment to sustainability can serve as a unique selling point. 

Eco-Friendly Catering Tray Options At Planet Friendly Packaging

We offer BioBoard carry boxes made from FSC-certified unlined paper pulp. These sturdy carry boxes can be recycled if they are not overly contaminated with food. Otherwise, they can simply be composted. The BioBoard carry boxes feature a convenient carry handle and are useful for packaging foods for takeaway. 

Additionally, we offer BioPak catering boxes with separate lids. While these don't have carry handles, they are aesthetically pleasing boxes suitable for providing food packs to event attendees.

The FSC-certified unlined paper used in these boxes is also sourced from responsibly managed forests.

As an alternative to the standard lids that come with the BioPak boxes, we also offer window lids with a see-through bioplastic section made from polylactic acid, a renewable resource derived from cornstarch.

While the windowed lids are aesthetically pleasing, they are not suitable for hot foods, as they can degrade from the heat. Therefore, these windowed boxes are only suitable for cold foods. 

If you are interested in using Planet Friendly Packaging's eco-friendly catering trays, visit our online store now to explore the options available to you, or contact us to find out more about how we can supply your catering business today.

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