ABOUT OUR CONSUMABLES AND WHY WE ARE CHANGING
As a key player in the takeaway drinks industry, Boba Tea company has always stocked plastic cups and straws whilst also being on the lookout for more sustainable alternatives.
As plastic consumables tend to be single-use disposables, there is now a global focus to become more conscious of the waste it causes and the harmful impact on nature, wildlife and the oceans.
Plastic pollution is a worldwide problem with England alone using an estimated 4.7 billion plastic straws per year. As the UK Government makes steps towards a proposed plastic straw ban for distribution and sale, potentially starting as early as October 2019, we at Boba Tea company, believe this is the right step forward and will put our expertise in innovative problem solving to contribute towards this lifestyle change.
Paper Straws
Paper straws are a current solution for most retailers who look for alternatives to plastic. With less post-use impact on the environment, recycling paper conserves natural resources, saves energy, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and keeps landfill space free for other types of trash that can't be recycled.
We are now stocking our Biodegradable Paper Straws with a pointed edge. Perfect for all drinks.
Our paper straws gives you a sustainable, eco-friendly, high-quality straw solution.
PLA Cups
PLA plastic, or polylactic acid, is a bio-based plastic made from renewable raw materials such sugarcane starch and corn-starch and is environment and resource friendly. PLA requires significantly less energy to mould into plastic containers. The production of PLA uses 68 percent less fossil fuel resources than traditional plastics and it is the world’s first greenhouse-gas-neutral polymer. It is used in fast food packaging, bottles, T-shirts, coffee cups and many other items used by people every day.
On the recycling front, the good news is- PLA lined Bio Cups are compostable!
That's right, these cups degrade and dissolve back into the soil after being exposed to certain conditions.
PET Cups
PET Plastic is a strong, clear, plastic commonly used for food packaging, plastic bottles, and household containers. Its chemical name is polyethylene terephthalate. Made with 80% recycled content, offer excellent clarity and are incredibly strong and shatterproof. This product can also be indefinitely recycled, whereby reducing plastic waste entering our environment and oceans.
We now stock PLA and PET Cups as part of our on-going effort of going green!