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Whether for picnics, parties, or commercial catering, compostable dipping bowls make a practical and attractive addition to any dining experience that requires them.Creative uses for compostable dipping bowlsCleansing finger bowls After a messy dish eaten with the hands, a dipping bowl can offer respite from sticky fingers, allowing for a clean transition to the next course or phase of the party. Slices of lemon in warm water, presented with reusable cloth napkins, can be served in … read more

When eating out, the use of sustainable, compostable cutlery, instead of plastic disposables, will contribute towards reducing the billions of pieces of single-use plastic ending up in the environment, every year. What is eco-friendly cutlery? Eco-friendly cutlery is made from materials less harmful to the environment than plastic. Some may be reusable while others are single-use. They maintain the convenience of disposable cutlery, without leaving a negative environmental footpri … read more

Besides the ecological benefits, a dinner party that generates little to no waste will, in turn, mean very little cleaning up to do afterwards.Communicate your eco-friendly values As much of our waste is the price we pay for convenience, a zero-waste lifestyle can take some effort and planning to achieve. Hosting a zero-waste evening is no different. Inform guests of your intentions. This can help reduce the possibility of receiving over-packaged gifts. Ask visitors to only bring ite … read more

Going vegan doesn’t mean sacrificing flavour. We’ve collected our favourite, delicious vegan barbecue skewer ideas to get you started.Vegan barbecue basics A supply of reliable, natural bamboo skewers is essential for any barbecue. To avoid burning, soak wooden skewers for at least 30 minutes before use. Be sure to lay out compostable tableware and cutlery for guests, to keep with the sustainable theme. Sides, sauces, and wraps Pita breads, corn tortillas, and flatbreads mak … read more

The devastating environmental impact of plastic production is well documented. Fortunately natural alternatives exist for a variety of products, including drinking straws.What are wheat drinking straws? The only component of natural wheat straws is in the name. The stems of wheat plants, grown for food, are simply cut to the desired size and sterilised for use before being packaged. That’s the whole process. No harmful chemicals or resource-intensive manufacturing is required.The benef … read more