Save money, your time and the planet with our range of biodegradable food packaging and paper coffee cups
At Single Use Alternatives we believe that it should be possible to make sustainable choices without having to spend more money. Our range of biodegradable and compostable food packaging includes everything you need to run your cafe, takeaway business or coffee shop, including paper cups and lids, wrap, cutlery and cartons. Choosing to order from us not only offers an affordable way to run your business, it will help protect the planet too.
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.
Sustainable, affordable products delivered direct to your door
Our paper coffee cups are available in a wide range of sizes and designs; from double walled paper cups for hot drinks, through to, disposable paper cups and takeaway cups. We also supply clear cups, including cups for cold drinks, pint and half pint cups.
It is our aim to make buying and shopping for sustainable products as simple and affordable as possible. You’ll find our products can be comparable in price to their plastic counterparts and our mobile-friendly website is secure and easy to use. There’s no minimum order value so you’ll be able to order in realistic quantities, whether that’s 100s or 1000s. Last and by no means least, we also offer a range of convenient delivery options, including next day delivery if required.
Why Single Use Alternatives?
The problem of plastic pollution is huge and when you consider that the vast majority of all the plastic that’s ever been manufactured still exists in some form, something has to be done. Nevertheless, we understand that although single-use, disposable plastics account for a significant proportion of all plastic waste, many businesses rely upon a cheap supply.
The phrase ‘Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle’ is more important than ever before and if more of us make small changes, together we can make a huge difference. Reducing our reliance on disposable plastics is a great place to start. However, we know that sustainable alternatives to single use plastics are available but they tend to cost more and can be difficult to find. We’re working hard to offer cost-effective, convenient products which are easy to order and available for delivery direct to your door.
How to recycle our products
To make things as simple as possible our products are clearly labelled so you’ll know how to dispose of them. The products we sell are either compostable or biodegradable and although some of them might look similar to plastic, they shouldn't be disposed of with other plastic waste.
Compostable products are suitable for processing with other food waste by your local council. Local councils use special industrial composting facilities which are designed to break down waste. It’s also possible to dispose of compostable items in your compost bin at home, but please note that the process will take longer than 90 days as it depends on conditions and the method you use.
Some local authorities have the facilities required for recycling biodegradable items, however this isn’t available in all areas. With this in mind, please check the situation where you live.
Contact us
If you’d like to find out more about Single Use Alternatives you can contact us at: contact@singleusealternatives.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.