In Focus green living
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Flatware
Amefa
The hospitality industry is well aware of the importance of going green, both from a theoretical and practical point of view – so choosing products which spread the sustainability message is a no brainer. We highlight some greenfriendly options…
Flatware Slim is Amefa’s newest alternative to plastic. This lightweight, reusable and recyclable cutlery is developed by Amefa to help reduce the use of disposable cutlery. Recently the European parliament has voted to ban single-use plastic cutlery, in anticipation of this ban Amefa has come up with a solution for food service and retail to help reduce waste. The stainless-steel range has been specifically designed to bring an economic and eco-conscious solution to the hospitality sector.
Nikko
BHS
Tableware
Tableware
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Nikko has developed a really interesting way of making hospitality tableware more sustainable – recolour. They say they are moving away from the conventional model of “selling out the tableware itself” and are taking action to realise a “Paas (Product as a Service)” model in which the function of the tableware is continuously sold to users. Nikko now collects tableware which has been used for many years in restaurants and hotels, and although there are no cracks, chips, or other damage, the patterns and gold lines have become faded, and will re-color them. “By transforming
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and reproduction them, we aim to establish a model that can be used even longer. Recolor services solve the problem that customers were disposing of unbroken tableware. We hope to build a relationship of trust with our customers by solving their problems,” Nikko says. Meanwhile, Bonna’s Prints collection is a perfect homage to saving planet earth. Receiving a special mention at the 2022 German Design Awards in the eco design category, Prints is a fantastic collection driven from Bonna’s parent company Kar Porcelen’s desire to give back. All of the Prints collection is made from 100 per cent recycled industrial waste and the clever design motif is inspired by the tail and footprints of threatened species. The collection in turn draws attention to endangered global species, making them a talking point at the table. Bonna also cooperated with WWF Turkey on the assortment. Playground from BHS Tabletop has the ReNew range which is made from 90 per cent recycled ceramic material, the collection boasts a handcrafted look. Complete sustainability owing to production from clay and
