What is plastic-free packaging?

At a time when the harmful effects of plastic pollution are becoming increasingly clear and more and more measures (SUP guidelines) are coming into force to reduce the share of plastic in litter, there is a huge demand for plastic-free disposables. Plastic-free packaging offers a sustainable alternative that is less harmful to the environment and reduces the amount of plastic.

Sustainable materials

Plastic-free packaging does not use traditional plastic as a material. Instead, sustainable alternatives are used, such as biodegradable or compostable materials, paper, cardboard or bamboo. At TakeAware we strive for a world without plastic and that is why you will find a wide range of plastic-free disposables on our digital shelves.

Plastic-free packaging contributes to reducing plastic pollution and conserving natural resources. They are therefore biodegradable, compostable or recyclable, so that they remain in the environment for less time and do not leave behind any harmful substances. In addition, they help to reduce CO2 emissions because they use renewable raw materials instead of fossil fuels.

Benefits for you as a customer

Plastic-free packaging offers consumers several benefits. They are safer for health as they are free of harmful chemicals commonly found in traditional plastics. In addition, plastic-free packaging is often easily recyclable, enabling consumers to contribute to a circular economy. In addition, the demand for sustainable products is growing and consumers are increasingly appreciating brands that are committed to environmentally friendly packaging.

If you make the switch to plastic-free disposables now, you will also be well prepared for the new SUP measures that the European Union will implement in July 2023 and January 2024. More information about this can be found here. Do you still want to continue using disposable packaging without having to charge a small amount or have it collected for high-quality recycling? Replace your plastic (containing) packaging for alternatives that do not contain plastic.

Order plastic-free packaging on TakeAware.com

At TakeAware we don't beat around the bush: we want sustainability! We continuously do our very best to keep innovating with sustainable products. Our goal? We strive to make plastic a thing of the past, sooner rather than later! Fortunately, there are plenty of alternatives on the market that are completely plastic-free. Our range includes chip trays made of sugarcane, paper bags, wooden cutlery and cardboard pizza boxes. Take a quick look!