Reducing Packaging

Work with your suppliers to reduce packaging waste.

Avoid products with excessive packaging.

Encourage staff to provide feedback if food products appear to be overpackaged or the packaging is larger than necessary.

Whenever possible, buy products packaged in recyclable materials such as cardboard.

Return packaging to your suppliers for reuse wherever possible.

Buy in bulk, provided that all products can be used.

Offer refillable bottles or carafes instead of plastic bottles (e.g. carafes of tap water).

Offer drinks from dispensers.

Offer unpackaged food products.

Use dispenser systems instead of individual portion packs (e.g. for sauces, spices and seasonings).

Recycle packaging waste.

Find out which recycling services are available in your area.

Explore the benefits of using cardboard balers and/or glass crushers to reduce the storage space needed for waste.

Explore opportunities for upcycling – turning waste materials into new products.