As a small business specialising in eco-friendly packaging in the UK, we understand how important it is for takeaways and restaurants to make more sustainable choices. Whether you’re running a busy café, a cosy neighbourhood restaurant, or a growing takeaway business, switching to eco-friendly packaging is a simple yet powerful way to reduce waste and show your customers you care.
Here are our top 10 must-have sustainable packaging products every food business should consider.
1. Food Containers with Lids
A must-have for any food business on the go. Eco-friendly food containers with secure lids are perfect for packaging everything from salads and pasta to soups and curries. Made from natural, biodegradable materials like kraft paper, plant fibre (renewable sugarcane pulp) or plant-based bioplastic, they help reduce plastic waste while keeping your food fresh and leak-free.
2. Eco-Friendly Pizza & Burger Boxes
Sturdy, reliable and fully recyclable, pizza and burger boxes made from kraft paper board and recycled cardboard are takeaway essentials. They help keep food fresh during delivery and can easily be customised with your logo to boost your eco-friendly brand image.
3. Biodegradable Cups & Paper Straws
Hot or cold drinks to go? No problem. Biodegradable cups made from plant-based materials and paper straws are a smart, sustainable swap for traditional plastic. Available in a variety of sizes and designs, they’re ideal for coffee, smoothies, juices or milkshakes, and show your customers you’re committed to reducing single-use plastic.
4. Recyclable Paper Bags for Food
Ideal for carrying pastries, sandwiches and snacks, paper food bags offer greaseproof properties and are made from recycled materials that are an affordable and eco-friendly packaging solution. They're easy to customise too, perfect for adding your logo or a friendly brand message.
5. Compostable Disposable Cutlery
Durable, functional and kind to the planet, our wooden disposable cutlery is sourced from FSC™ responsibly managed forests and crafted out of the finest birchwood. Our cutlery offers a great sustainable alternative to plastic utensils, and naturally decomposes over time.
6. Biodegradable Noodle & Chip Boxes
Perfect for takeaways, street food vendors and restaurants offering loaded fries or noodle dishes. Made from kraft paper or recycled cardboard, these sturdy containers are leak-resistant, compostable and easy to stack.
7. Compostable Food Wraps
Say goodbye to plastic cling film. Compostable food wraps made from plant-based materials are ideal for wrapping burgers, wraps or sandwiches, keeping food fresh while reducing waste.
8. Sugarcane Clamshell Containers
Strong, practical and stylish, our clamshell containers are made from sugarcane pulp, a by-product after the juice has been extracted from the sugarcane, in the sugarcane refining industry (which is otherwise burned). These are a brilliant solution for takeaway meals, desserts or salads. They’re leak-proof, fully compostable, microwave safe and come with the option of having multiple compartments!
9. Recycled Paper Napkins
An eco-friendly essential for every food business. Our napkins are made from sustainably sourced FSC™ mix certified paper pulp and can be customised with your logo for that professional touch while showing off your commitment to sustainability.
10. Eco-Friendly Business Supplies
Your sustainable efforts don’t have to stop at packaging. Switch to biodegradable cleaning products, compostable bin liners or compostable vacuum bags to create a fully eco-conscious operation.
Why Choose Eco-Friendly Packaging?
Choosing eco-friendly packaging is about more than just reducing waste. It’s an opportunity to show customers that your business cares about the planet, build a greener brand reputation, attract environmentally conscious customers and stay ahead of industry trends. Sustainable packaging not only helps protect the environment, it also makes a positive statement about who you are as a business.
Ready to Make the Switch?
At Reign Packaging & Supplies, we’re pleased to support takeaways and restaurants across the UK with a wide range of sustainable packaging solutions. Browse our online shop or get in touch for tailored advice on eco-friendly packaging for your business.
Let’s create a greener future, one takeaway at a time.