When it comes to addressing the climate crisis, and the role of the products we consume every day, sometimes it is the smallest changes that make the most difference.
Case in point: Piping bags.
This often-overlooked piece of the baking and confection industry is one of the most important. Piping bags are the reason why your favourite decorated pastries and cakes look perfect when you open the box. They are a crucial part of weddings, anniversaries, birthdays and graduation ceremonies. Without them, the perfection we have come to expect would be no more.
Piping bags also contribute to the almost 60 million metric tons of plastic that get produced in Europe every year. This is why compostable piping bags are such an important part of a sustainable, eco-friendly future.
A Push For Compostable Packaging
The push for sustainability in the foodservice industry is nothing new. The EU banned single-use plastics in 2021, and a growing number of rules outlined in the European standard – EN 13432, for example, stipulates that compostable plastics must disintegrate after 12 weeks and be completely biodegrade after six months, meaning 90 percent or more of the plastic material will have been converted to CO2.
The reasoning is simple. And it makes a world of difference. Not only do compostable solutions like piping bags reduce the amount of plastic waste in waste streams – the tens of millions of metric tons mentioned above – but also signal a larger push toward sustainable solutions for every day foodservice challenges, ensuring an eco-friendly future that works better for everyone.
Compostable Piping Bags
As part of a larger push toward sustainable and reliable foodservice products and solutions, NCCO has introduced compostable piping bags to ensure consistency, efficiency, and sustainability in commercial kitchens of all types. The conical bags are easy to use to help your foodservice operation save money and reduce waste while keeping culinary creations perfect every time. Plus, you need never worry again about unsanitary cloth bags, or unreliable seams that tear.
- Eco-friendly – Both packaging and box are compostable according to EN 13432 OK Compost Industrial / Seedling Logo to decrease contribution to waste streams.
- Reliable – Bags are made with 100my (micron), extra-strength puncture, tear, and temperature resistant material you can rely on, and feature a completely sterile bag interior.
- Easy-to-use – Smooth inner bag layer allows for optimal flow, with a well-crafted conical shape that fits right in your hand for consistent piping from both new and seasoned staff.
- Efficient – A box of 72 helps reduce food waste from messy piping and customers sending back below par or inconsistent food items, saving time, labour, and money in the kitchen.
This also goes to show that there is no need to sacrifice quality, convenience, or effectiveness when it comes to embracing a sustainable future.
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