By Emma Dylan
In today’s business world, it’s all about keeping the customer happy and doing the right thing with regards to the environment. People make decisions on whether or not they want to buy your goods or services, based on your company policies regarding the environment. This is something that all businesses in Australia should take very seriously, because if they don’t put plans in place now, then current customers are likely to jump ship, to a company that is taking steps to reduce their carbon footprint. One way to do this, is to consider the kind of food packaging that you use in your catering or restaurant business.
A Better Alternative.
The days of foam packaging or plastic packaging are long gone, and customers now, are insisting on a more natural alternative. Thankfully, there are supply companies out there that understand the need for change and the need for businesses to move in a different direction when it comes to their paperware food packaging & catering supplies. It is now possible to buy packaging in bulk, that is compostable, and so degrades in a minimum amount of time, which isn’t damaging to the soil or the water table directly below it.
The following are some of the many benefits of using compostable packaging and materials for your business.
- Reduces your carbon footprint – For customers nowadays, it isn’t all about cost and it’s more about the best alternative that is right for the environment. People want compostable packaging because it is the best alternative that we have, and it is environmentally friendly. It may not be the cheapest option for them, but they don’t care, because the point is to reduce waste and to minimise the negative impact on the Earth.
- Versatility – Yes, compostable packaging is great for the environment, but it is also very versatile, in that the user can use it for many other applications once it is empty. This gives them greater peace of mind because they know that no matter what else they use it for, they are still doing their bit to reduce their carbon footprint, and taking positive action to protect the world in which we live.
- It’s cool and trendy – Being more environmentally friendly nowadays, makes you and your business appear up-to-date with all of the current trends with regards to doing your bit for Mother Earth. Young people take this kind of thing very seriously and if your business hopes to secure the younger demographic, then this is the direction that your company needs to be going in.
Your business needs to give the right impression to current customers and potential customers, and one way to do this is to start using compostable packaging materials. There may be some additional expense, but this expense can be passed on to the customer, as the customer understands that in order to make positive change, some expense must be incurred. It’s the right thing to do, so make the change today.
