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Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Plastic Packaging for Restaurants

Table of Contents Toggle 1. Soft Loop Handle Take-Out Bags 2. Eco-Pak White Take-Out Boxes 3. Molded Fiber Clamshell Take-Out Containers 4. White/Kraft Versa Recycled Handle Bags 5. Bio-Plus® Earth Kraft Take-Out Boxes 6. Molded Biodegradable Fiber Plates Say goodbye to flimsy plastic bags and Styrofoam food containers with these eco friendly restaurant packaging ideas. Did you know that containers and packaging make up more than 23% of all waste in American landfills? If you’re considering this impact, try switching up your fast food packaging with eco friendly or sustainable packaging. Here are six of our favorite eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastic packaging. 1. Soft Loop Handle Take-Out Bags Traditional plastic bags are anything but durable, and often lead to spills. These Soft Loop Handle Take-Out Food Bags make a great alternative to plastic bags. The wide bottoms with cardboard inserts easily accommodate food containers and prevent unnecessary messes. While its strong, high-performance plastic is made with recycled materials. 2. Eco-Pak White Take-Out Boxes With Eco-Pak White Take-Out Boxes, customers can depend on the top lock to prevent spills, as well as an interior coating that makes the containers grease-resistant. Fully recyclable and microwavable, these boxes are a worry-free staple for any food delivery operation. 3. Molded Fiber Clamshell Take-Out Containers Molded Fiber Clamshell Take-Out Containers are fully biodegradable and compostable. They’re also durable enough to protect take-out orders at every stage of the delivery process. Use these containers to transport hot/cold food. 4. White/Kraft Versa Recycled Handle Bags An eco-chic alternative to plastic bags, our Versa Recycled Handle Bags are made from recycled materials. These twisted-handled shoppers can also be customized with your restaurant’s name or logo to add a branded touch. 5. Bio-Plus® Earth Kraft Take-Out Boxes If your restaurant is 100% committed to going green, try these Bio-Plus® Earth Kraft Take-Out Boxes. They are made from 100% recycled cardboard paper and endorsed by the Green Restaurant Association. Bio-Plus® boxes are also biodegradable and chlorine-free. Plus, they can easily hold any food item, whether hot or cold, greasy or crunchy. 6. Molded Biodegradable Fiber Plates Our Molded Biodegradable Fiber Plates are a great alternative to styrofoam lunch trays. They are made from compressed sugarcane fiber, making them fully compostable. If your restaurant hasn’t already started taking steps towards a greener business model, investing in eco-friendly packaging is a great way to start. With Paper Mart’s lowest price guarantee, you can keep your overhead costs under control — and prevent waste from getting out of hand.