In 2019 Australia saw the wide-scale banning of single-use plastic shopping bags (with a thickness of 35 microns or less), a move that was heavily supported by public sentiment. Since then many retail businesses, including big-name supermarkets and fast food outlets, have actively sought ways to reduce pollution and help protect the environment. Paper bags are one of the popular alternatives now widely offered, alongside renewably made and compostable or recyclable hot and cold cups to meet any businesses disposable food packaging needs.
The impacts of the pandemic also saw a steep rise in food takeaway and food delivery services around the world causing many hospitality establishments see their dine-in menus becoming ‘dinners at home’ for customers. Alongside the unfolding single-use problematic plastics (SUPPs) bans across Australia, alternative food packaging such as paper bags and compostable hot cups have steeply risen in popularity as they are easily transportable and lightweight and meet new sustainability laws and regulations.
But, while there is a continued appeal for items to be packaged in paper and renewable options to be offered to the consumer – that doesn’t mean that design can’t be played with as well. There are a variety of products on the market including Detpak’s Eco-Products that meet new standards and offer a “fun” alternative to otherwise standard hot and cold cup offerings.
And while paper bags (and packaging) do have an impact on the environment, but paper as a renewable material offers some great eco-benefits making them a preferred choice – with both businesses and consumers across the country.
From aesthetics to sustainability, paper bags and other reusable or renewably made alternatives are a great choice whether you’re out to win customer appreciation or want to adopt alternative packaging.
