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Supporting Eco Champions

We consider all our customers 'eco champions' for making that all important switch to eco friendly packaging and for considering the environment in their purchasing decisions. They care about the environment and want to make a difference. The smallest change in behaviour, whether moving away from polystyrene or reducing the amount of plastic straws used in an establishment, these are all changes many businesses are already implementing that can make a real difference. Following the increasing environmental concerns which are high on the Government's agenda, and the good work our customers and many others are doing in support of the environment, we have launched #EcoChampion to give those people and businesses the recognition they deserve.

Are you an eco champion?

You may drive an electric vehicle, or generate your own electricity at home. You may have switched from using plastic cups to compostable cups, or reduced the amount of packaging used in your business. Or you may be doing something completely different that other people and businesses could learn from and implement themselves to make a difference. If you consider yourself an #EcoChampion we want to hear from you. Join the conversation using the hashtag #EcoChampion or email us your story to sales@biopac.co.uk. We will share your story with our customers and followers on social media and in our newsletters to shout about the great work you're doing. Together, we can make a difference.

If you'd like to follow in the footsteps of some of the Eco Champions listed below, why not take a look at our wide range of eco friendly catering disposables here and make the switch today.

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Eco Champions

Will Cornwall be the first county to be straw-free?

Environmental campaign backed by celebrity Chef James Strawbridge aims to make Cornwall the first straw-free county in the UK. Find out more

Will Cornwall be the first county to be straw-free?
Deliveroo to trial electric scooters and bikes in London

Deliveroo will begin to trial electric scooters and bikes in 2018 to cut down on noise and air pollution. Find out more

Deliveroo to trial electric scooters and bikes in London
Sadiq Khan plans network of London water fountains to reduce plastic waste

London's Mayor calls for new fountains and bottle-refill stations across the capital in parks and public squares. Find out more

Sadiq Khan plans network of London water fountains to reduce plastic waste
Hugh's War on Waste

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is on a mission to find out why we waste so much. High on the agenda is 'recyclable' coffee cups.
Find out more

Hugh's War on Waste
All Bar One to reduce use of plastic straws

All Bar One to stop putting plastic straws in drinks to help fight waste. Find out more

All Bar One to reduce use of plastic straws
Wetherspoons vows to stop using plastic straws

Wetherspoons will stop using plastic straws, replacing them with biodegrdable straws instead. Find out more

Wetherspoons vows to stop using plastic straws
Asda gives away free food to prevent it from going to waste

Shoppers at the store in Barry were offered bags of carrots, broccoli, sprouts and parsnips to prevent it from going to waste.
Find out more

Asda gives away free food to prevent it from going to waste
Dog poo powers Malvern Hills street lamp

A street lamp powered by dog poo has started lighting up a famous beauty spot. Find out more

Dog poo powers Malvern Hills street lamp
Iceland to go 'plastic-free' for own brand products

Iceland becomes first supermarket to go 'plastic-free' for own brand products.
Find out more

Iceland to go 'plastic-free' for own brand products
Waitrose to reduce black plastic

Waitrose have announced they are going to be free from black plastic packaging
by 2019. Find out more

Waitrose to reduce black plastic
The Evening Standard campaigns for 'The Last Straw'

The Evening Standard launches 'The Last Straw' campaign, in an effort to remove plastic straws from London's streets.
Find out more

The Evening Standard campaigns for 'The Last Straw'
Chef Luke Holder launches #chefsagainstplastic campaign

Chef Luke Holder has sparked debate over the amount of plastic used in kitchens and launches campaign to tackle the war on single-use plastic. Find out more

Chef Luke Holder launches #chefsagainstplastic campaign
Soulfuel uses Biopac's compostable yoghurt containers

Hayley Ray, Founder of Soulfuel, tells us why sustainable packaging is good for the soul! Read case study

Soulfuel uses Biopac's compostable yoghurt containers
Your Healthy Options uses a range of Biopac products

Paula Hardwick from Your Healthy Options talks to us about her decision to use sustainable packaging. Read case study

Your Healthy Options uses a range of Biopac products
Talking pies with MYPIE London for British Pie Week

MYPIE London buys Sugarcane Clamshells and Bowls along with Starch Cutlery and are very proud of their eco friendly credentials. Read more

Talking pies with MYPIE London for British Pie Week
Hop Stuff Brewery says no to plastic

We caught up with Doug to ask why it is important for Hop Stuff Brewery that they serve their beer in plastic free cups. Read more

Hop Stuff Brewery says no to plastic
Gentlemen Baristas talk coffee and cups

We talk to Henry about the decisions they’ve taken to help them live and work in a more sustainable environment. Read more

Gentlemen Baristas talk coffee and cups
Skern Lodge joins Surfers Against Sewage’s plastic free community

We talk to Catering Manager Becky van der Zalm about their passion to keep our coastlines clean and plastic free. Read more

Skern Lodge joins Surfers Against Sewage’s plastic free community
The Coffee House Project ensures sustainability

The organisers tell us why it’s important for them that this new coffee festival is a sustainable event. Read more

The Coffee House Project ensures sustainability
QPR FC joins the fight against single use plastic

We asked Joshua Scott, Facilities Manager at Queens Park Rangers why it's important for QPR to use eco-friendly packaging at their football stadium. Read more

QPR FC joins the fight against single use plastic
Sir Richard Branson: Ditch diesel for electric cars before 2040

Sir Richard Branson says plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2040 need to be brought forward. Read more

Sir Richard Branson: Ditch diesel for electric cars before 2040
McDonald's to ditch plastic straws

McDonald's will replace plastic straws with paper ones in all its UK and Ireland restaurants, starting from September. Read more

McDonald's to ditch plastic straws
Starbucks rolls out 5p paper cup charge in all British stores

Starbucks is set to test a 5p paper cup charge across all 950 stores in Britain from Thursday 26th July, following a three-month trial in London. Read more

Starbucks rolls out 5p paper cup charge in all British stores
Wolf Alice and James Bay want plastic wrap ditched on records

Along with things like plastic straws, shopping bags and water bottles, there are growing calls to get rid of single-use plastic. Read more

Wolf Alice and James Bay want plastic wrap ditched on records
Real Madrid Unveil New Red 3rd Kit Made Of Recycled Sea Plastic

Real Madrid's new 3rd kit has been designed using reconstituting plastic waste from the oceans. Read more

Real Madrid Unveil New Red 3rd Kit Made Of Recycled Sea Plastic
Rainbow Trust Chooses Plastic Free

We spoke to Rainbow Trust, about their decision to switch to plastic free catering disposables for their events. Read more

Rainbow Trust Chooses Plastic Free
Grouch Coffee Chooses Sustainable Practices

We spoke to Kelly at Grouch Coffee about their decision to launch their business with eco-friendly principles. Read more

Grouch Coffee Chooses Sustainable Practices
Facebook to use 100% renewable energy by 2020

It's also publicly promising to cut its greenhouse gas emissions 75% over the same timeframe.
Read more

Facebook to use 100% renewable energy by 2020
Carlsberg to replace plastic ring can holders with recyclable glue

Carlsberg will be the first to ditch pack rings in a move it says will reduce plastic by up to 76%.
Read more

Carlsberg to replace plastic ring can holders with recyclable glue
Co-op ditches single-use plastic bags

Twenty-two stores in Greater Manchester are the first to offer compostable bags. Read more

Co-op ditches single-use plastic bags