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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…

Nikko

Tableware

Bonna

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.

Tableware

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 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

Utopia (l-r)

Robert Welch

enrichment with recycled material, ReNew features pieces which are matt on the outside but glazed on the inside for the presentation of food on a hygienic surface. The glaze also prevents discolouration of the eating surface.

Glassware

RCR Crystal is one of the many glassware manufacturers who really prides themselves on being sustainable. Think zero percent smoke emissions, 100 per cent recyclable and they only use renewable energy. As such, their collections are truly sustainable. Ironically, the ETNA Collection is inspired by the power of the eruption of the Sicilian volcano – the earth reminding us who is king. The collection is made with Eco-Crystal and the perfect imperfection of nature is engraved on the glasses and goblets – the light is reflected on the carvings and is multiplied on different levels.

Stirrers

Originally designed for the hospitality industry with sustainability in mind, these Robert Welch drink stirrers are winners of a 2022 Tableware International Awards of Excellence. With more venues using sachets of sugar or sweeteners for hygiene reasons, they opted to design stainless steel stirrers as a replacement/solution to using disposable plastic or wooden stirrers. All stirrers are made from 18/10 stainless steel, can be re-used, are fully dishwasher safe and will last a lifetime. Available in three sizes and four designs, featuring three of the brand’s textured patterns (Honeybourne, Skye and Sandstone) and also one plain from their most popular cutlery range (Radford). Likewise, Utopia also carry plastic alternatives with a range of styles and colours of paper straws available as part of its Green Earth collection. Stainless steel bendy straws are provided for businesses looking for a reusable option.

The Green Earth collection also includes Utopia’s wooden drinks stirrers, made from Forest Stewardship Council sourced wood, and are available in two styles.

On-the-go

Both Nikko and Villeroy & Boch offer two stylish ‘on-the-go’ options, ideal for venues who want to offer their customers an alternative solution to plastic.

Nikko’s #Single Use Planet assortment is a mug made from Nikko’s fine bone china which pays homage to the disposable plastic coffee cup that has been a familiar sight in the Japanese business scene for a long time. The company’s aim is to reduce plastic and based on the desire to create opportunities to think about the global environment. This mug represents a call for a reduction of single use plastics and highlights the importance of our “single use planet”.

The shape of the mug allows for stacking and comes in six smokey colour variations, from monotone to earth colour, and a nostalgic yet stylish new design.

Likewise, the Villeroy & Boch Coffeee To Go collection is a better alternative to disposable crockery. The high-quality travel cups are also tasteless, non-toxic and ecofriendly as they are made purely from natural raw materials. The innovative porcelain lid with an ergonomic drink opening, novel closure and high-quality silicone seal closes firmly, yet is still very easy to open.