You may not have noticed, but on July 3rd the EU passed a bill outlawing the sale of 10 everyday single use plastic (SUP’s) items. These 10 items, among others, include plastic bags, straws, coffee stirrers, and most food and drink packaging.
Well, finally, the UK government has agreed to do the same! From October this year (2023), you won’t be able to buy any of those banned items, which will include: plastic cutlery, plates, bowls, trays, balloon sticks, as well as certain kinds of polystyrene cups and food containers.
The UK’s objective is to significantly reduce the impact that harmful single-use plastic products have on the environment. When the EU implemented this ban the 10 most commonly used single-use plastics that the legislation targeted accounted for a whopping 70% of all marine litter in the EU.
The new legislation will affect millions of businesses and especially those that sell food and drink items as one of the main plastics of concern is expanded polystyrene, which ends up breaking down into millions of little plastic balls that do untold damage to the environment.
Here at Brandelity, we think this is a brilliant piece of legislation and one that will inevitably accelerate the adoption of reusable drinkware and food containers. This represents a great opportunity for businesses to get involved to do their bit. Never has there been a better time to equip your team members and customers with high-quality, reusable promotional products; enabling them to help eliminate pollution whilst at the same time helping promote your brand!
Here are a few of our most useful reusable promotion gift items:
Eko Everyday Lunch Box
Good looking, reusable lunchbox with eco appeal. The body is made of 60% PP plastic and 40% bamboo fibre with a matching bamboo lid and elastic closure strap.
Eco To Go Travel Cutlery
Our Eco To Go Travel Cutlery is a cost effective set of reusable bamboo cutlery. This popular travel set includes a knife, fork and spoon and comes in a drawstring cotton bag.
Go To Lunch Box Set
This Lunch box Set has 1 compartment including cutlery. Bring your favourite lunch with you to work or go for a picnic!
If you’d like some help in reducing single use plastic in your workplace with some reusable branded merchandise, get in touch with our team on sales@brandelity.com or give us a call on 01753 491470.
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