Food and drink outlets that provide takeaway options need to start considering ways they can reduce their environmental impact with their packaging.
As plastic waste ends up in landfill and takes hundreds of years to decompose, each fast food box made out of plastic could cause considerable damage to the planet.
This is why bagasse packaging is growing in popularity among restaurants and takeaways looking for sustainable takeaway boxes they can buy wholesale, as the biodegradable containers are suitable for both hot and cold foods.
Bagasse packaging is made through the process of pressing sugarcane stalks when making sugar. The byproduct of this is a dry fibrous substance, which, when put under intense heat and pressure, can be moulded into different shapes.
These containers can then be used as packaging, which, given how they were created, is able to withstand high temperatures.
As it is made entirely from natural products, it can decompose within a few months or even as little as a few weeks when under the right conditions.
Therefore, it does not take long for these containers to be recycled, while they also provide suitable packaging for a variety of foods and drinks.
Indeed, they have no impact on the taste or smell of food; they can be used for wet and oily produce; and they can be heated up to 95C or put in the freezer without becoming damaged.
Therefore, bagasse makes a great choice for cafes, restaurants, and fast food joints, particularly those who want to make themselves more attractive to a conscious clientele.
It could become even more popular as a greater number of eateries are offering sustainable packaging these days, including Wagamama, Just Eat, and KFC.
