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Cost-effective single use plastic alternatives delivered to your door

Around 300 million tonnes of plastic is produced each year, with over 90% of this ending up as plastic pollution. We know that something has to change but finding cost-effective alternatives to plastic can be difficult and this is a pressing problem for food and catering businesses who rely on plastic packaging to sell and distribute their products.

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.

Here at Single Use Alternatives we believe that it is possible to provide affordable, eco friendly food packaging, available to order from a user-friendly website and delivered direct to your door. Our ever-growing product range includes everything you need for your catering business, cafe, coffee shop or takeaway; from plastic free coffee cups and food packaging, through to wooden cutlery and cardboard pizza boxes.

Budget-friendly solutions to the problem of plastic waste

We understand that cost is one of the main barriers to making the switch to plastic alternatives. Our product range has been carefully developed to address this and with a wide range of options available at comparable prices, you’ll be able to protect your pocket and the environment.

We supply durable alternatives which do exactly the same job as plastics but without the impact upon the environment. With products ranging from alternatives to plastic cutlery and plates, through to coffee cups, food wrap and more, we can help you ensure your business is sustainable and affordable.

Running a business or organising an event is time-consuming and our user-friendly website is designed to make ordering straightforward. There’s no minimum order value and because you have the option to order hundreds and not thousands, you’ll be able to buy exactly what you need.

We offer discounts on bulk orders and a range of low-cost, efficient delivery options including next day delivery, ensuring your order arrives on time.

How to recycle our single use plastic alternatives

Many of our products look and feel exactly like plastic but they mustn’t be disposed of with your plastic recycling. Everything is clearly labelled so you’ll know exactly what to do with it, with two main recycling types: compostable and biodegradable.

Compostable products can either be disposed of in your compost bin at home or by your local council in an industrial composter. Industrial composting is the quickest option as this takes around 90 days - home composting takes longer and will depend on the method you use.

Biodegradable products should also be disposed of in an industrial composter but unfortunately not all local councils offer the facility to do this at present. We’re working hard to find a nationwide, long term solution to this problem but in the meantime, please check the situation in your local area.

Single use plastic alternatives for businesses and individuals

Our products are available to order for business use or by individuals, making them ideal for catering, parties and entertaining. From alternatives to plastic straws and plastic bags, through to cups and food packaging, our products are available in realistic quantities and at affordable prices.

To find out more about what we do, please browse through our website or email 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.

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