Sustainable Alternatives to Single-Use Plastics

IPA Supplies is your go-to for eco-friendly food packaging, providing takeaway packaging for green-minded cafes, catering events festivals and more! With the single-plastics ban due to come into place from October 2023, we are on hand to help out customers find sustainable takeaway solutions. You can rely on IPA Supplies to find the perfect product for your business, from compostable coffee cups to recyclable takeaway boxes. We partner with innovative brands, including Vegware and eGreen, to provide sustainable takeaway packaging.

There are various alternatives to single-use plastics for takeaway packaging that are biodegradable, compostable,or recyclable. These alternatives provide an eco-friendly solution while still providing a safe way to transport food without compromising its quality or taste.

Kraft Paperboard provides an affordable solution for businesses looking for sustainable takeaway packaging without compromising on convenience or safety standards; cardboard provides excellent protection against contamination, making it perfect for food delivery services. Kraft takeaway packaging is lightweight, durable and made from food-grade paperboard or cardboard, meaning no harmful residue. We stock a range of Kraft packaging options, including coffee cups, pizza boxes, sandwich packaging, noodle boxes and more!

Bagasse is a stylish eco alternative to polystyrene, suitable for hot and cold food. This material is made from a sugarcane by-product; the natural fibres keep food fresher for longer. This sustainable material does not absorb oil or water. Bagasse packaging is a 100% plastic-free alternative. Whether you are looking for clamshells, plates or food trays, we stock a range of bagasse products, ideal for food on the go.

Palm Leaf products are made from naturally fallen Areca Palm tree leaves. Fallen leaves are gathered and cleansed with high-pressure water jets. Once dried, they are shaped under heated moulds. There are no coatings, additives or chemicals, just the natural leaf. These unique palm leaf plates are an excellent sustainable option for serving your culinary delights at markets, festivals, events, garden parties and special occasions.

Bamboo is a highly durable, lightweight material, ideal for food delivery. Bamboo is a renewable, natural material which biodegrades quickly and without harming the environment. The raw bamboo material means each product has its own unique look and colourings, which is great for adding a natural feel to your business and highlighting your commitment to sustainability to your customers. We stock bamboo chopsticks and canape cones ideal for events.

Plant-Based Plastics, also known as bioplastics derived from organic, plant-based materials, such as corn starch, cassava, sugar cane, or sugar beet. They break down without harmful chemicals into the atmosphere. PLA has a low melt point, so it is best for cold use up to around 40ºC or 105ºF. CPLA is suitable where more heat resistance is needed, such as lids for coffee or soup. Plant-based packaging offers a sustainable and versatile alternative to traditional plastics.