How did it all start During the COVID-19 pandemic many small businesses in Australia had to close temporarily. This gave us the opportunity to take a step back and re-evaluate our business model, what we do and how we do it.
We are all custodians of our planet.
We don't own any part of it.
A few good things emerged during this process and we are proud to say we have joined a growing number of catering companies in Australia working hard towards sustainability and zero waste.
We are all aware there’s a huge amount of waste created by households and the food industry alike. We know it’s unsustainable and we have decided to do our part towards a circular economy.
We are committed to taking the sustainable path by consistently implementing new methods of reducing waste, attend workshops and form partnerships with like-minded businesses to decrease our carbon footprint.
In partnership with key industry organisations that work for the same goal, we are determined to help create a sustainable planet and a better future for the coming generations.
Things we now do different:
All disposable catering serving wares (except for high teas) are now compostable.
We collect all compostable waste to be taken away for composting through our partners.
Our office is going paperless minimising print documents as much as possible.
The little print paper that we use is sustainably sourced and recyclable.
We transformed all our paper order forms to online forms. Nothing to print.
Any catering leftovers are left with the clients to distribute amongst guests.
Food waste during preparation is placed in special bins to be composted.
Cardboard boxes are recycled, re-purposed or returned to suppliers.
Tissue paper is recyclable and reused when appropriate.
Our T2 tea bags and teas are compostable.
We switched to rechargeable batteries to power any of our appliances that require batteries. (One rechargeable battery can save more than 500 disposable batteries from landfill)
Many more to come. Always on the lookout for ways to decrease our carbon footprint.
Like to learn more about the chemistry of Bio-plastics? Click on the image below. (Kindly supplied by CompoundChem)