BM Caterers trials tech-enabled reusable packaging

BM Caterers is trialling a technology-enabled reusable food and drink packaging solution that could remove around 279,500 single-use cups and containers per year from its waste stream.

Britain’s growing lunch on the go habit is generating nearly 11bn items of packaging waste a year, much of which is not recycled. Addressing its disposable waste stream was identified by BM as a key next step in being a more sustainable and responsible business and establishing a circular system to eliminate single-use waste.

Eight-week trial
The catering business recently launched an eight-week trial at a client site in London from mid-August, where disposable cups and hot food takeaway containers at the on-site restaurant were replaced with CauliBox reusables. These containers are estimated to save 9.75l of water, reduce 237.5g of carbon dioxide emissions per use and have 92% lower CO2 emissions than a comparable compostable clamshell container.

Antony Prentice, joint MD, BM Caterers, said: “While looking for more ways to reduce our environmental impact, we were recommended CauliBox having heard some really good reviews about their reusables. We can’t wait to trial their reusable containers, which would have a huge impact on reducing our single-use waste and emissions.”
 

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