It’s sometimes called disposable tableware: everything from paper plates to tin foil trays, see-through microwaveable tubs and foam burger boxes, and all kinds of single-use forks, knives, spoons, stirrers and straws. That increase has coincided with the easy availability of cheap, plastic food containers, cutlery and other utensils. Almost all cafes and restaurants now offer a takeout and/or delivery option for meals, snacks and drinks – far more than they did 50 years ago. But you might ask a similar question about takeaway meals.įast food makes a lot of people happy, but why is it sold in plastic takeaway packaging that could last forever, polluting our planet for generations to come? I think Carole King was talking about something else in that old love song. This article first appeared on New Idea Food.“Is this a lasting treasure – or just a moment's pleasure?” You need to have a Fly Buys card to redeem, and the promotion starts today.Īnd once you have enough container credits for the size of container you’d like - you can redeem and collect! It’s as simple as that! By shopping wisely and storing food in air tight reusable containers we can all do our bit to help the environment and save money.” When food waste ends up in landfills it produces methane – a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Paul Klymenko, CEO of environmental organisation Planet Ark, said: “This is a great initiative by Coles to reduce food and plastic waste.
“We know our customers want to reduce food waste for environmental and family budget reasons, and these reusable containers are a great way to keep food fresh in the fridge or pantry without the need for more single-use plastic. They come in five sizes - 600ml, 1-litre, 1.2-litre, 1.4-litre, 1.5-litre - and there’s also a vacuum pump, which is free with five container credits.Ĭoles Chief Operating Officer Greg Davis said the Coles Fresh Food Container Program is a great opportunity for customers to earn a versatile and practical reward as part of their shop. The containers are from Dutch designers Royal VKB and are made from durable polypropylene and are leak proof, microwave safe, dishwasher safe, freezer safe and BPA free.
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