UK-based eco packaging specialist Biopac has developed a range of environment-friendly disposables for the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) in support of its new, 'Cafe Rating'.
The SRA has launched a new cafe rating to improve sustainability standards of cafes across the UK. It lays great emphasis on the high volumes of disposables used by cafes and work on encouraging them to opt for eco-friendly options.
The SRA has been working in collaboration with Costa on this scheme to support more than 10,000 cafes in the UK.
Formed in 2002, Biopac develops environment-friendly alternatives to conventional oil based packaging products.
Biopac technical director Mark Brigden said: "We were only too pleased to support The SRA with this new initiative. The team work very hard to improve sustainability standards across the UK and packaging disposables play a big part in this.
"As well as giving cafes an environmentally responsible alternative to conventional oil-based products, these disposables will also help promote their level of sustainability as all items carry a message to say they have been awarded an SRA sustainability rating."
Biopac's new range that can be fully composted after use includes cups, soup containers, hot food boxes, paper bags and napkins.
SRA managing director Mark Linehan said: "UK cafes use hundreds of millions of disposable cups every year, not to mention all the other containers. The cafe sector has already improved its recycling record but there is a long way to go and that's why we've teamed up with Biopac to provide businesses with an excellent sustainable range of products."
Image: Biopac's new green disposables have been developed for cups, soup containers, hot food boxes, paper bags and napkins. Photo: courtesy of Biopac.
