As we enjoy the warmer Summer months, with families and friends enjoying picnics, barbecues and parties, disposable kitchenware and partyware are among our most popular products.

Naturally, disposables are popular as we dine on-the-go and enjoy the outdoors. A convenient alternative to traditional crockery, disposable plates, cups and cutlery make clean-up a breeze, and are an essential domestically, and commercial spaces such as festivals, mobile catering and outdoor events.

Though plastic disposables are convenient, they do cause wider issues for our communities, contributing significantly to plastic pollution. Moreover, the production of plastics utilises harmful chemicals and non-renewable resources.

Gearing up for a greener future, Pound Wholesale are delighted to reveal that we’re increasingly offering our businesses biodegradable, compostable, recyclable, and reusable designs to reduce the reliance on single use plastics and materials.

With eco-friendly compositions crafted from materials such as bamboo, sugarcane or palm leaf, vastly minimising environmental impact, our biodegradable ranges are popular with forward-thinking retailers and event planners, encouraging compostable formulations which can be thrown away after use.

Utilising eco-friendly disposables offers a variety of benefits for businesses. With increasingly eco-conscious customers, businesses can enhance their brand image in competitive environments. By committing to sustainability, businesses can attract progressive and loyal customers.

For mobile caterers, restaurants and event planners, eco-friendly disposables are often a cost-effective alternative to traditional plastic. Though initial investments may be higher, compostable food packaging and partyware is far easy to dispose than non-recyclables and non-biodegradables.

As governments, local authorities and legislatures introduces stricter regulations on plastic, businesses can also stay ahead of the curve, avoiding potential penalties with eco-friendly plastics.

Our ranges of eco-friendly disposables, including sources such as PPS (Party & Paper Solutions), provides everything from plates, bowls and cups to cutlery and straws. Suitable for serving all kinds of meals, foods and beverages, PPS’ wide, colourful and elegant range of plates and bowls are ideal for all kinds of cuisines, from burgers, pizza and sandwiches to rice, noodles, pasta, curries and desserts. Moreover, our eco-friendly disposables are viable option for bars and restaurants serving outdoors in the Summer sun.

What our data says about the rise of eco-friendly disposables

Although some non-recyclable and plastic items have remained prevalent, there’s no question that disposable, biodegradable and paper solutions have grown to be popular, as businesses and consumers alike across the UK seek to make eco-friendly purchases.

Recent studies by Statista indicated that 66% of the UK public limited their use of single-use plastics, which includes purchasing products with less package. The same report also indicated that 76% of those surveyed recycled or composted household waste. An impressive 39% indicated that they chose brands with environmentally sustainable practices and values, though it’s clear there is room for improvement.