PLASTICS IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY: 3 TIPS TO REDUCE THEM

Less than 10% of the plastic produced worldwide is recycled, 19% of waste is incinerated and about 50% ends up in landfills. The remaining 22% is dispersed into the environment. In this context, the agro-food industry accounts for a large percentage of the waste produced, where only about 30% of the plastic used in packaging or agriculture is recycled.

It is therefore necessary for everyone to make a real commitment to reduce their environmental impact. It is often said that the first change must come from companies. But how? On the occasion of #plasticbagfreeday, the international day without plastic bags, Consorzio Gourm.it wants to propose three practical tips that you can apply in your business, restaurant or shop.

1. With this in mind, we propose the use of bags made of 100% compostable material. Indeed, we work with products such as Parmigiano Reggiano Grated or in flakes in completely biodegradable bags. If you are looking for portioned products, this is the perfect solution for you.
2. If, instead, you are looking for industrial formats for your business, then we recommend the possibility of directly avoiding the use of any type of packaging. How to do this? By purchasing the products in their whole wheels. A cheese like PDO Pecorino Siciliano lends itself perfectly to this concept as it has a natural packaging: the rind! Indeed, there is no better way to preserve the product than to respect its natural preservation process. This is not only an economic saving, but also an environmental one. You can portion the wheels yourself; if you don't know how to do it yet, we will provide you with all the instructions to learn how.
3. You can also develop your own customized packaging with us by starting a Private Label project. We offer environmentally friendly packaging solutions that exclude the use of plastic and are suitable for all types of cheese: Pecorino Romano, Grana Padano, flavoured Pecorino and much more.

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