Biodegradable coffee cups and disposable catering supplies that don’t cost the earth
Catering businesses such as coffee shops and takeaways often rely on a supply of cheap, disposable packaging such as coffee cups, food pots, plates and cutlery. Unfortunately the majority of these items end up in landfills or as pollution in the environment. The environmental impact of plastic waste is now widely publicised and we know that something has to change.
At Single Use Alternatives we believe that the main barriers which prevent us from making the switch from single use plastics are convenience and affordability. Our product range aims to address these problems and offers a cost-effective selection of practical catering supplies, available for convenient, low-cost delivery direct to your door.
Who we are
Single Use Alternatives was founded by Adrian and Neil; two brothers who are passionate about enjoying the outdoors and caring for the environment. Concerned about the impact single use plastics are having upon the environment, we decided to offer a range of cost effective range of high quality, alternative products.
To find out more about our products simply browse through our website. If you have any questions we’d love to hear from you: please complete the enquiry form on our contact page.
Earth friendly products at a price you can afford
Our range of products can be comparable in price to their plastic counterparts and include everything you need to run your business or for entertaining at home. From disposable double walled coffee cups and cups for cold drinks, through to pizza boxes, paper cups, food wrap and chip forks, our products offer cost effective, realistic alternatives to single use plastics.
Choosing plastic free, sustainable products doesn’t mean that you’ll have to compromise on quality though and you’ll find that our wide range offers excellent quality at cost effective prices. Perfect for use by outside catering businesses, coffee shops, takeaways or for home use, our product range includes everything you need to serve and package food.
The products we sell are made from plant based materials which means that they should be disposed of in a different way to other plastic recycling. For example, our biodegradable cups are designed to be composted in a special industrial composting facility. Our compostable coffee cups made from Vegware are suitable for composting in an industrial composter or also in your compost bin at home.
Please note that at present not all local councils provide composting facilities for biodegradable items so you’ll need to check the situation in your area. In addition, the industrial composting process takes around 90 days but will take longer in a garden compost bin. Why would you still use oil-based plastic, when you could use compostable equivalents? Here are ten reasons!
The plastic problem
Convenience is important to all of us and this is why single use plastic products have become so prevalent. We believe that for this to change we need to provide alternatives which are practical, affordable and ethical. We founded Single Use Alternatives with the aim of making choosing and buying such products as simple and easy as possible. So by shopping with us, you’ll be making a small change which makes a huge difference.
Our mobile friendly website is easy to use, with clear pricing and low-cost delivery options including next day delivery. There’s no minimum order value so you’ll have the option to order in realistic quantities, whether you need 100s of a particular product or 1000s. Last and by no means least, you’ll find our products are comparable in cost to single use plastic items, offering you a wide range of genuine, affordable options.
Get in touch
From disposable coffee cups and food wrap, through to plates and cutlery, at Single Use Alternatives we offer products which are affordable, convenient and sustainable. To find out more about what we do, or simply to say hello, get in touch with us at: contact@singleuselaternatives.co.uk
Who we are
Single Use Alternatives was founded by Adrian and Neil; two brothers who are passionate about enjoying the outdoors and caring for the environment. Concerned about the impact single use plastics are having upon the environment, we decided to offer a range of cost effective range of high quality, alternative products.
To find out more about our products simply browse through our website. If you have any questions we’d love to hear from you: please complete the enquiry form on our contact page.