Consumer habits have changed dramatically over the last 20 years; we no longer pick up the first product from the shelf. We want to know the products journey it's taken to get to our shelves. This has created a shift in power to the consumer.
More and more consumers today desire to source environmentally friendly goods where possible and want to feel good about their buying habits. This alone has put pressure on manufacturers to listen to the consumer and adapt.
It is still a hard transition to go completely eco friendly on all goods when we are exposed to so many single-use plastics for our convenience.
One of the many pressures faced by manufacturers is to reduce unnecessary packaging and help consumer reduce their environmental impact. Changes were being made, but when the queen banned plastics straws and bottles at the palace after watching the David Attenborough documentary, everyone sat up and paid attention to the issue of plastic waste.
The EU has plans to make all plastic packaging across the continent recyclable or reusable by 2030. But how can we get there?
Avoiding plastic can be pretty challenging. Even the most environmentally conscious buyers among us can still find it hard to find an alternative to everyday items, especially single-use plastic items such as plastic bottles, cutlery and straws.
We've all watched the shocking Seaspiracy documentary on Netflix (if you haven't – it's a must, it's a real eye-opener) and could see how our plastic-choked planet cannot cope much longer.
Here at Pellacraft, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact even down to the plastic packages that once were used on single items – we now bulk package items together when possible. It's those small steps that, over time, will help protect our planet.
Plastic is such a versatile material and is used so much in the things we buy every day. Plastic is lurking around little known places, and we wanted to give you five great alternative single-use plastics you can use: www.pellacraft.com/alternatives-to-single-use-plastic
Best alternatives to Plastic
As we said earlier, it can be challenging to find alternatives to plastics and when single-use plastics. Here are some long-lasting plastic alternatives:
- Glass
- Stainless Steel
- Wood
- Paper, cardboard
- Natural fibre cloths
For some more environmentally friendly inspiration, check out our dedication section on our website: www.pellacraft.com/products/environmentally-friendly-products
It's a great way to promote your business, organisation, charity or brand message whilst reducing your carbon footprint.
We are dedicated to staying at the forefront of helping businesses become greener with their branded products.
Call the team on 01623 636602 or contact us via the website, and we'll be in touch.
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