Clean and Reusable
Technology for washing reusable takeaway dishes By MEIKO TEAM
Finding solutions for hotels and food service businesses so that they can keep their reusable cups and glass bottles in circulation. Reusable is the future – this is the clear message from authorities and experts worldwide. Now the challenge is to find solutions for hotels and food service businesses so that they can keep their reusable cups and glass bottles in circulation. Experts say that cups must be used at least 40 times before the lifecycle assessment is in the green. The M-iQ and M-iClean are MEIKO’s way
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of mastering hygienically clean washing and quick drying to keep the catering in motion at parties and festivals, all without the environment having to suffer. Reusable cups are the clean solution but washing plastic cups poses particular challenges. Sebastian Hainz, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing at the MEIKO Group, explains, ‘The largest challenge here has always been the drying process, because plastic is significantly worse at storing heat than, for example, porcelain, and dries only very slowly.” The M-iQ Cup is designed for washing and drying plastic cups. It uses vibration drying
for flawless drying results with 0% residual moisture. That enables cups to be stored immediately without sticking together or causing hygiene problems. Ready to take the next festival or event by storm! With a capacity of up to 8,400 cups per hour, this is the professional solution for large catering or festival food service projects. For smaller events, MEIKO has equipped the M-iClean series to optimally wash plastic cups or bottles.
The cycle: washing bottles As part of the drive to add value and experience, bottles are in more frequent use. Hotels and
