Sustainable Food Packaging Wholesale For F&B Businesses
As consumers, we all are familiar with food containers when we get order takeout from our favourite restaurants. However, with the world moving to a more sustainable living, you might have seen an increase in sustainable food packaging, whether it is one of those biodegradable plastics or, more commonly, paper food packaging.
The F&B industry, till today, is still one of the largest consumers of single-use plastics globally. While we have seen the transition happening gradually, there are still some businesses that utilise single-use plastic packaging. Some reasons for the lack of change are the lack of information regarding sustainable alternatives and the no assurance and confidence to switch to sustainable alternatives.
With this article, we hope to convince you about eco-friendly food packaging. In fact, all you need to know about sustainable food packaging wholesale can be found here.
Why it is time for a sustainable change
As mentioned earlier, the F&B sector is the highest consumer of single-use plastics globally. They can be found in the utensils, bags, and food containers used in their takeout services. What makes it worse is that these numbers have significantly risen during the global pandemic, where takeout became a much more popular dining-out option.
It has been found that Singaporeans dispose of an average of 500 million disposable utensils each year. This is a significant amount of trash that lands in our landfills as well as our surrounding environment. With our increasingly scarce amount of landfills, the need for sustainability is never more imperative.
Hence, the need for F&B businesses to invest in biodegradable utensils and food packaging. Because they are the highest consumers of single-use plastics, they can reduce the environmental impact significantly if they begin switching over. And over time, this impact will only get better.
However, there are some misconceptions about sustainable food packaging, preventing them from buying them wholesale. We will address the three most common misconceptions that F&B businesses have.
1. They are costly
The most common misconception about sustainable food packaging is that they are extremely expensive. However, it is not true, as they have come a long way and have become more affordable. While they are still slightly more expensive than conventional plastic utensils and food containers, the difference is more marginal than you think. The marginal cost adds up due to the costs of raw materials and the production process of sustainable packaging.
2. They are not 100% biodegradable
Another misconception of sustainable food packaging is that they are not 100% biodegradable. It is partially true as many biodegradable food packaging is oxo-degradable, mimicking the degrading process and breaking it down into microplastics that remain as inorganic pollutants. This is why you should invest in SKP EcoVue food packaging. Every EcoVue product, such as biodegradable plastic plates and eco-friendly disposable cups, is 100% biodegradable, breaking down into water, biomass, and natural gases that are then reabsorbed back into the environment.
3. They are not as durable as conventional plastic
Many businesses think that biodegradable food packaging is not as durable as conventional plastic ones. Again, this is a false statement because they are in no way lacking in durability. They are made with robust materials, for example, bamboo and corn starch, that can be found in some compostable packaging. In addition, EcoVue biodegradable plastic have been treated with a unique bio-additive blend that are not only as durable and functional as conventional plastic, but also safe for the environment.
Conclusion
After going through some of the common misconceptions about sustainable food packaging, hopefully, it convinces you of how false and insignificant they really are. If you have been considering going green, now is the golden moment to do so. In fact, more and more consumers are going green, which means if you want to extend your business’s reach to these audiences, you got to make that switch!
At SKP, we have been revolutionising food packaging since 1979, bringing Singapore the latest and best packaging solution. We are also committed to providing sustainable and eco-friendly solutions to businesses and individuals in Singapore. If you are looking to purchase sustainable food packaging wholesale for your F&B business, do not hesitate to reach us at https://www.skp.com.sg/.