Natural barbecue and picnic utensils - grilling in the spirit of eco pays off!
We won't miss the truth if we say that barbecuing in our country is treated with special fondness. Plus temperatures of several degrees encourage us to go outdoors and spend time with loved ones over food with unique flavor and aroma. Unfortunately, holding a barbecue often passes for ecological. On a daily basis, however, we don't think about it - after all, what matters is having fun with friends.
However, it is worth approaching the subject consciously and try to barbecue in the spirit of eco. Is it possible? Absolutely! This is undoubtedly helped by eco-friendly barbecue utensils, which we will talk about in today's post. Read the article and find out that a picnic or an outdoor barbecue can be both enjoyable for us and environmentally friendly - we invite you to continue reading!
A set of barbecue utensils - you won't grill without them!
Every year we look forward to the arrival of spring and the first warm breezes, as well as temperatures that allow us to comfortably go outside without jackets, hats, gloves and scarves. Seeing the blooming flowers outside the window, the increasingly vivid greenery, as well as the sun, which is getting hotter and hotter, we don't think long - it's time for a barbecue!
On the allotment or in the open air - no matter where we arrange it, it will always be a unique opportunity to spend a pleasant time with friends and taste dishes that taste even better surrounded by smoke. To arrange it, we do not need much. In addition to food (sausages, bread, vegetables), additives in the form of sauces or ketchup, we need to equip ourselves with a set of disposable barbecue utensils, so that we can eat our favorite barbecue delicacies in comfort.
Traditional barbecue utensils - it's time for a barbecue and... a lot of trash
Disposable barbecue dishes are perfect for outdoor events. Taking them with you is a much better solution than lugging ceramic plates, bowls or platters from home in a backpack or bag.
Since they are designed to be used once, we can get rid of them after the barbecue is over. At this point, however, let's take a moment to consider what they are made of. The answer comes to one - barbecue utensils are most often made of plastic or other artificial materials. And here comes the biggest problem - because of their origin, their improper disposal will result in one thing - littering the environment.
Sometimes we encounter a situation where at the end of a shared picnic we collect all the leftovers from the table and throw them in a bag. Sometimes, however, plates, cutlery or plastic cups land on the grass, where, if left, they will linger not for a few days, but even for thousands of years.
Eco-friendly dishes for picnics and barbecues - plastic can be replaced!
Although disposable plastic utensils for barbecues were until recently the most common on our plots, it is worth being aware that today we can confidently abandon them. For there are many eco alternatives on the market, where the best example of this is paper plates for barbecues, among others. Until some time ago, such products were the only substitute for plastic, but today the possibilities are much greater. Manufacturers are using more and more natural raw materials every year to produce disposable barbecue utensils, which make them completely safe for the planet.
It might seem that reaching for a set of eco picnic utensils will not save our planet. Nothing could be further from the truth! Even the smallest change in the form of replacing a plastic plate with its counterpart made of natural material realistically contributes to reducing the amount of waste, of which, unfortunately, there is no shortage on earth today.
Plate made of wheat bran - lightweight, handy and... completely edible. An excellent alternative to a plastic dish, which is recommended for various outdoor events, including barbecues and picnics. Due to its origin, even after being used and thrown away, it will completely decompose in a short time, becoming a natural fertilizer.
Eco barbecue cookware - friendly to the planet
What is the reason for betting on eco-friendly barbecue utensils? There are several reasons.
Undoubtedly, the most important one is environmental protection. Even without being up to date with the news, we should be well aware of how much waste currently lays on lawns, parks, forests or seas and oceans. A large part of this trash is plastic products, including disposable barbecue utensils, among others.
But how do we help nature by using eco utensils? The answer lies in their origin.
The use of natural raw materials makes plates or bowls biodegradable products. This means only that they are subject to biodegradation, in other words: during decomposition they do not pollute the environment in any way (no release of harmful compounds into the atmosphere and the environment). What's more, their decomposition does not take hundreds or thousands of years - under the right conditions, they can completely decompose even in a few/some days.
Therefore, even if it happens that eco barbecue utensils after use are thrown away not where they need to be, it will not have a bad effect on the planet.
A natural plate made of palm leaves, that is another suggestion for a family barbecue in the garden, on the allotment or a picnic in the clearing. A dish that stands out for its durability and is great for contact with both cold and hot food (resistant to temperatures from -20°C to 100°C). The plate is completely biodegradable under domestic conditions.
Eco-friendly disposable dishes for barbecue - what else can they be made of?
As we mentioned above - today we do not have to worry about ecological replacements for disposable barbecue dishes.
On the market today we can find many types of plates, bowls, platters, trays or other containers made from various raw materials, which, in addition to paper, palm leaves or wheat, include sugar cane, wood or plant residues, among others. It is worth remembering that individual eco barbecue utensils may differ in their functional qualities (strength, resistance to heat and cold, lightness, shape) depending on what they are made of.
However, one thing is constant: if you reach for certified eco-friendly barbecue utensils, you can count on the fact that you are realistically protecting our environment and barbecue in the spirit of eco - without worrying about littering the environment.
Traditional paper tray. Lightweight, handy, durable and completely biodegradable.
Eco-friendly plate made from plant residues. Very durable dish, great for grilling (has functional walls for different types of food or sauces). Made from materials such as sugar cane leaves and rice straw.
Eco-friendly disposable barbecue cookware set - take a look at SlowPack!
Looking for a ready-made set of disposable dishes for a barbecue or picnic? Be sure to choose products that are actually eco - not just in name. Unfortunately, nowadays you can come across disposable items that have little to do with ecology.
That's why it's a good idea to carefully check the composition, as well as the product's organic certifications, before you buy. If you want to make sure that you reach for tested and certified barbecue utensils, visit our SlowPack wholesaler - we offer reliable eco-friendly packaging. On the site you will find, among other things, ready-made eco-friendly barbecue sets , which include biodegradable cane plates, paper cups and wooden cutlery.
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