ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS FOR CATERERS, WHY MAKE THE SWITCH?

We are living in an era where technology is advancing tremendously every day, and the world is experiencing a definite shift towards global awareness. After the Green Movement, the world population is becoming more attuned towards using eco friendly products and “easy to recycle” supplies. Many people are adopting a “greener” lifestyle and a demand for food and grocery packaging which are not simply easy to use and recycle but also environmentally friendly. However eco-friendly catering is not just about supplying sustainable products, it is a huge concept which is and will continue to be beneficial in the long run and for the foreseeable future to humans and for the environment.

What is Eco-Friendly Catering?

As the name suggests, eco-friendly catering is the good practice where caterers prepare, store and pack food using organic and sustainable ingredients and packaging. By doing this, caterers support their local producers by sourcing food items such as; meat, poultry, fruit, vegetables, eggs and cheese from local farmers and growers. They do not use unnatural or harmful additives, fertilisers, pesticides or hormones. This does not just apply to food, but replacing plastic packaging with disposable packaging, paper napkins and actual utensils is also considered as a very important practice of eco-friendly catering.

What practices to adopt for Eco-Friendly Catering?

In the world of catering, cutting back on polluted toxic substances and wastes have become the norm. Whether it is an event, a formal or informal gathering, it is the duty of the caterer to organise an environment-friendly event. Some of the common practices which can help you in organising an eco-friendly events are:

1. Avoid usage of plastic utensils
2. Reduce electricity consumption
23. Less usage of chemical-based agents
24. Plan an outdoor catering event
25. Utilise solar energy
26. Use of biodegradable products for packaging

These are just some of the practices that can be adopted which can make a huge difference while planning an environment-friendly event. “Go green” is not merely a slogan but it has become a vital and important part of today’s culture and for many, a way of life. That is why many catering companies have become environmentally conscious. They recognise the impact that they could have on the environment by going green. Here are some of the reasons, why it is good for caterers to make that all important and beneficial switch?

The benefits of Eco-Friendly Catering!

Shifting from plastic bags to paper bags or disposable packages is one of the key factors towards waste management and reduction. Earlier, catering companies used to pack food in plastic bags and containers which is harmful for the environment, but, using disposable and recycled items directly benefits the environment.

With over-consumption of renewable resources like water and electricity, they are depleting at a faster rate which may eventually lead to frequent shortages for our future generation. To avoid such extreme situations, catering companies should opt for alternative resources like solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy or limit the exhaustion of renewable sources of energy. Moving towards a greener perspective will not only make the present beautiful but will also provide many opportunities for our future generations to live as naturally and healthily as possible.

It is the responsibility of the catering companies to use resources of nature judiciously. If the caterers commence using resources in a responsible manner, it will not only fulfil their corporate social responsibility but people will also identify them as a responsible and trustworthy company who genuinely want to promote health and it will give a moral boost to your company.

With the soaring increase in pollution, food is getting becoming adversely affected. The quality of vegetables are becoming worse and detrimental due to the usage of additives and pesticides. This itself is directly affecting our health. Moving towards organic farming will improve the quality of food, therefore, the catering companies who will use organic ingredients will stand out from the crowd because of their outstanding quality of food and their support towards the environment.

       People are always looking for something fresh, healthy and yet delicious. Providing organic catering services is rare and a novel concept that will attract all the health conscious, as well as, eco friendly people. It will not only increase the sales and             revenue but the goodwill and nature of the company will also rocket.