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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

The term biodegradable can be used to describe anything that can be broken down by bacteria, microbes or fungi, which then dissipates into the environment. For those of us trying to make ecologically mindful choices, the hope is that – unlike oil-based plastics and other synthetic materials – biodegradable products we use and discard will not remain in the environment. Defining ‘green’ consumer terminology You’ll often see terms like biodegradable, compostable and r … read more

Plastic remains one of the world’s greatest challenges. According to UK environmental charity Surfers Against Sewage, approximately 8 million pieces of plastic pollution find their way into our oceans every day. While the production of plastic straws, stirrers and ear buds has now been banned, people can still produce and buy disposable plastic tableware. Eco friendly disposable dishes We want to help turn the tide on plastic production by encouraging everyone to make the switch to eco-fri … read more