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If you’re an avid outdoor adventurer or just a lover of nature, camping is the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Just as nature gives so much to us, we should do our best to give back, by protecting the environment and not leaving too much of a footprint.Making your summer camping trip more eco-friendly doesn’t need to be a hassle. Below are a few ideas for reducing waste and increasing sustainability, so you can spend more quality time in nature.Camping checklis … read more

The devastating impact plastic pollution has had on our environment is hard to ignore.Around 300 million tonnes of plastic is manufactured annually worldwide. In the UK only 9% of plastic created has ever been recycled, meaning the rest has either been incinerated or is somewhere in our environment. Approximately half of the plastic produced globally is used only once.Plastic pollution and marine ecosystemsThe discovery of ‘ocean garbage patches’ has woken many up to the scale of the plasti … read more

Planning a successful party can sometimes be overwhelming. Trying to make it plastic free could just add to the stress. But with the right options and a bit of determination, it doesn’t have to be. Below, we’ve provided some examples of how mindful selection of tableware choices can make any party plastic- and guilt-free. Join us as we kick off a fun evening with friends; making use of the environmentally friendly options FOOGO Green has to offer!Welcoming arrivals while reducing waste … read more

As summer inches closer we’re all itching to get outside and enjoy the sun. What better way to celebrate than have a barbecue?Whether or not it’s held in your garden, the same questions apply: How many people are coming? Is there enough food? Are there enough plates? Who’s going to do the washing up?The benefits of disposable tablewareDisposable plates have come a long way from the tacky plastic and flimsy paper plates of yesterday. Some are now durable enough to be wiped down and used aga … read more

Whether you’ve worked in a restaurant, takeaway venue, office kitchen, military canteen, or simply rustle up meals at home, tasting is likely to be a big part of getting those meals just right. In the old days, especially in a pre-Covid world, many professional chefs would have used their serving or mixing spoon to taste with, before then offering it to the sous chef as well.Hygiene standards may have improved since then, but unfortunately, this brought with it a shift to using plastic spoons to … read more