Apr 22, 2013 09:54 BST Vegware Eco Packaging Pioneers Vegware win FSB Streamline UK Business of the Year, win Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development, and announce Australian and Edinburgh expansion, and launch celebratory Vegware tartan.
Jan 17, 2013 17:15 GMT Diversified Business Communications UK Diversified Business Communications UK, organisers of the highly successful, award-winning lunch! exhibition, has today announced the launch of a major new trade show, Casual Dining, to take place at the Business Design Centre in London on the 26-27 February 2014.
Dec 04, 2012 16:14 GMT Vegware Zero waste goes full circle at Kidsfest, an event organised by community group Incredible Edible. Todmordon. Food was served on compostable plates by Vegware. The food and used compostable packaging was collected by TEG for composting. Incredible Edible grows food using compost from TEG, so next year's crops could be grown in this year's compostable waste from Kidsfest!
Nov 20, 2012 17:38 GMT Vegware Vegware, the compostable foodservice packaging pioneers, have launched the market’s first compostable plastic-free sugar stick.
Oct 12, 2012 10:02 BST Vegware Vegware has launched an eco Christmas cup to spread sustainable festive cheer among Britain’s caterers, cafes and Christmas markets. This stylish double-walled hot cup displays poinsettia, holly and mistletoe on a simple kraft finish. Vegware’s festive compostable cup is now available for pre-order until the 31st of October 2012 with delivery from 19th November.
Aug 22, 2012 10:28 BST Vegware Festival venues run by Edinburgh University Student Association (EUSA) are making big changes to have far less rubbish on their bill – by diverting 25 tonnes of food waste from landfill. EUSA's 19 catering outlets are serving food and drink on compostable packaging made by Vegware, Edinburgh’s Green Company of the Year. The waste is taken for organics recycling by local social enterprise CORE.
Jul 12, 2012 16:43 BST Vegware Eco packaging firm Vegware has launched the first compostable domed lid for ice cream. It offers clear presentation for frozen treats on the go, without costing the earth. Made from cornstarch, it has a carbon footprint 77% lower than oil-based plastic. Being compostable, it is suitable for food waste recycling after use. It is available in two sizes, to fit Vegware’s 8 to 32oz containers.
Jun 27, 2012 17:25 BST Vegware Vegware, the UK’s first and only completely compostable food packaging firm, is a founding Supporter of a new UK-wide waste agreement launched by WRAP for the hospitality and food service sector.
Jun 25, 2012 09:41 BST Vegware Vegware, the UK’s first and only completely compostable food packaging firm, has launched the market’s first completely compostable window-fronted bag. The eco glassine bag is perfect for hot cabinets and hot food on the go, and is suitable for food waste recyling after use..
Mar 28, 2012 12:32 BST Vegware Landfill tax rises to £64 per tonne on 1st April 2012. Landfill is the most expensive and environmentally harmful destination for UK waste, and all businesses can save money by maximising recycling. The first key step to going zero waste is introducing food waste recycling. The Food Waste Network is a new free service to help any UK business find its ideal food waste recycling services.