Let Labels and Certifications Guide the Way
When looking for tableware that fits your company’s strategy, internationally recognized third-party labels and certificates are an excellent place to start.
Look For the Nordic Swan Ecolabel
The Nordic Swan Ecolabel certification can be found on many products in many different categories, including disposable napkins and paper tablecloths.
This Ecolabel has strict requirements for ingredients, unwanted chemicals, and materials in its approved products, as the products that carry The Nordic Swan Ecolabel promote:
- The conservation of biodiversity
- Reduced climate impact
- Resource efficiency.
If these principles match your company's strategy, Nordic Swan Ecolabeled products might be your perfect tableware choice.
Find the FSCTM (Forest Stewardship Council) Certificate
FSC is an international ecolabeling organization that deals with tree and forest products. To obtain the FSCTM (Forest Stewardship Council) certification, the product has to fulfill strict requirements, including:
- The product needs to be made from materials that are from protected and sustainable forests, where only the volume that can be produced is harvested. By doing so, we avoid causing a net loss of forest over time.
- The people working in the forests have proper working conditions in correlation to safety and the economy.
Do you find that these standards align with your company’s strategy? Look for the FSCTM certificate when purchasing tableware for your hotel, inn, restaurant, or similar establishment.
Disposable Tableware – Alternatives to Traditional Plastic
With the ongoing discussions on plastic, many consumers are seeking alternative materials. Some newer alternatives to single-use products - which traditionally have been associated with plastic - are:
- Paper
- Wood
- Palm leaves: Palm leaf products are made through a simple process. Naturally, shed palm leaves are collected from plantations, cleaned, and heat-pressed into various shapes and sizes.
- PLA (Polylactic Acid): PLA is produced based on plants such as wheat, corn starch, beet sugar cane, or wheat.
- Kaolin coating: This involves coating the top side of the cardboard with an ultra-thin layer of kaolin (clay), enhancing the paper's appearance with a glossy and smooth finish.
Are you unsure which material best suits your needs and company strategy? Or do you want to know more about the advantages and disadvantages of each material?
Contact our experts, and let us help you find the right material match.