Swapping from single-use Styrofoam containers or plastic bags to more eco-friendly disposable products is a simple way for your business to reduce its overall environmental impact and carbon footprint, all while appealing to your customers. You want all of your customers or clients to know you care about saving the environment, as it will paint your business in a much better light. Whether you are looking for some eco-friendly materials to help align with your sustainable menu or to comply with any new regulations, there is an eco-friendly food packaging solution for your eatery! Read on to learn more!

PET Plastic Containers

PET, or polyethylene terephthalate, plastic is a strong, clear, and lightweight plastic that doesn’t react to food products, which makes it a popular and cost-effective choice for packaging beverages and foods. Plus, because of its ability to be fully recycled various times to create newer products, PET plastic is an energy-efficient plastic, and a lot of food containers are typically made with recycled content. The pros are:

• Shatterproof, durable construction
• A lot are freezer safe, which makes them great for transporting colder foods
• BPA-free
• 100% recyclable, making it the most commonly and easily recycled plastic

Mineral-Filled Polypropylene Containers

Mineral-filled polypropylene contains around 40% natural mineral content, which will effectively reduce the amount of plastic that is used to manufacture each container. Some pros are:

• Durable and cut-resistant construction
• Non-absorbent and leak-resistant, which makes them great for holding any saucy foods
• Microwavable
• Suitable for hot and cold applications
• Recyclable at the end of their life

PLA Plastic Containers

PLA, or polylactic acid, plastic is a thermoplastic usually made from sugars in sugarcane, corn, or cassava. The FDA recognizes it as a food-safe packaging material. It is commonly used to create eco-friendly cups and containers for foods and beverages and is used as a liner for paper hot cups and containers to keep paper from ever getting soggy once they leave the kitchen. A few pros include:

• Suitable for both cold and hot applications
• It has a smaller carbon footprint than other traditional plastics
• Is BPA-free

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At H.C. Walterhoefer, we have over 5,000 products ranging from paper goods to cleaning supplies to meet your personal or business needs. If you want something that we do not offer in our store, just ask us for it, and we will do our best to get it for you. Our store has everything you need! Stop by today to get supplies for your next event, all your restaurant needs, and the best cleaning products at the best prices. We even deliver! So call us today at 410-368-5070. We are located at 2331 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21230 and we are open from Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+ to stay up to date with everything H.C. Walterhoefer.