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Posted by Alan on 27 Sep 2010
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Vegware becomes UK’s first completely compostable food packaging firm

Vegware Ltd, the Edinburgh-based eco packaging firm, has become the UK’s first ever packaging company whose entire product range is compostable and therefore suitable for organics recycling. By launching three new products, Vegware has completed its range and become the UK’s first ever provider of exclusively compostable catering disposables and takeaway packaging.

The eco manufacturer is launching a trio of new compostable products for the food-to-go sector, all of which are unique on the UK market. These are high heat-resistant cutlery; a compostable soup container and lid set; and a genuinely compostable insulated coffee cup, made locally from EU materials.

Founded in 2006, Vegware’s aim has always been to offer a full range which is compostable and therefore suitable for organics recycling. Founder and MD, Joe Frankel, explains, “Biodegradable materials do break down naturally over time, but the term ‘compostable’ means it all happens much quicker – under 180 days in the right conditions. It has taken years of R&D, but now our full range can be commercially composted together with food waste rather than go to landfill. It’s really exciting – now we can help our clients to save money with sustainable waste management as well as saving carbon and virgin materials. And of course we’re delighted to be eco market leaders.”

Yearly increases in landfill tax mean that from April 2011, commercial composting will become the cheaper option. The company works closely with the organics recycling sector and offers a UK-wide composting collection service for mixed packaging and food waste. After 6-12 weeks, the waste is reprocessed into compost, or biogas and topsoil.

Despite the current challenging economic climate, business is going well for the Edinburgh firm, which is moving to larger premises and hiring new staff to cope with demand. Vegware has won a series of awards this year including its compostable hot cup lid winning ‘Best Disposables’ and a Green category commendation in the prestigious Caterer and Hotelkeeper Excellence Awards.

 

 

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