Promoting the Transition to a Circular Economy for Plastics: 8 Things the EU is Doing About It
We all know plastic can be useful, but when this seemingly everlasting material is used to produce single-use items — for many well-known reasons — plastic becomes very problematic. That is why the EU launched a ‘directive on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment’ in June 2019, commonly known […]
5 of Our Favorite Outdoor Seating Solutions From Restaurants Around the World
Restaurants have been pushed to adapt in numerous ways during the pandemic, and providing safe, comfortable outdoor seating has been a huge part of that. Some eateries have been finding wonderfully eye-catching and creative solutions to this challenge! Here are 5 of our favorites from around the world. 1. Greenhouses at Mediamatic in Amsterdam Culinary […]
5 Ways ‘Biodegradable’ Packaging Can Be Harmful to the Environment
Although we all know very well that things like single-use-plastic and styrofoam packaging are very damaging to the environment, we mostly tend to see biodegradable or ‘bio-based’ alternatives as environmentally friendly. But unfortunately, it’s not quite as simple as that, as biodegradables can pose some environmental issues too. Here are five things to consider. 1. […]
5 Examples of Single-Use Takeout Containers Lined Up in Very Strange Ways
Ozarka reusable containers are designed to be reused over 1000 times, which means we can replace over 1000 planet-clogging disposable containers with a single, 100% recyclable one. Amazingly, with the average disposable container being about 18cm long, if you lined up all the disposables that one single Ozarka container can replace, they would run for […]
How the ‘Too Good To Go’ App Helps to Reduce Food Waste by Offering Big Discounts on Surplus Food
Food Waste – A Massive Problem Roughly one-third of food produced globally for human consumption every year gets lost or wasted. This means that currently, food waste accounts for about 8% of total global greenhouse gas emissions. If food waste were a country, it would be the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world. […]
How a New Service Called ‘Loop’ is Bringing Reusable Packaging to the Grocery Store
What is Loop? Loop is a ‘circular packaging solution’ launched in 2019 by recycling experts Terracycle. By teaming up with major brands and retailers around the world, Loop makes it possible to buy popular grocery products in eco-friendly, reusable packaging! Loop makes popular brands available in beautiful reusable packaging! Source. The service is already available […]
Sustainability Delivered: What is DeliverZero and How Does it Make Takeout Food More Sustainable?
The Issue with Takeout There has never been a greater demand for takeout food than there is today, and this isn’t just a pandemic-related thing! Our appetite for takeout was on the rise before Covid came along, and is expected to continue growing when the pandemic is over. Photo by cottonbro from Pexels But unfortunately, […]
Takeout Without the Trash: How Exactly Does the Ozarka Process Work?
Taking out the Trash An estimated 2025 million ‘disposable’ takeout containers are used every year in the EU alone, and many of these containers are never recycled. This is not good news for the rivers, oceans, wildlife, or the planet itself! Image by Sergei Tokmakov, Esq. from Pixabay Thankfully, Ozarka has created a total solution […]
A Look at How Ozarka Takeout Containers are Better for the Planet Compared to Disposable Ones
The Issue With Disposables In 2018, scientists estimated that 2025 million disposable takeout containers were being used every year in the EU alone. With demand for takeout rising since then, clearly, this represents quite an issue for the environment! Photo by cottonbro from Pexels Unfortunately, many of these disposable containers are never recycled, and a […]
Smaller Dining Rooms, Bigger Drive-Thrus: What Might the Average Post-Covid Restaurant Look Like?
A Brave New World A lot of things will probably be a little different in a post-Covid world. Photo by RODNAE Productions from Pexels Elbow bumps may well permanently replace handshakes, the word bubble will never be the same again, and healthcare workers might finally be fully appreciated as the valiant heroes they are. Another […]