Soup bowls

Disposable soup bowls from Better-Pack

But what types of soup bowls are there? Which materials are sustainable and what should you look for when buying? You can find the answers to these questions on this page. Especially in the to-go sector or at events, disposable soup bowls are indispensable. They offer numerous advantages:

• Hygienic & practical – Use once and dispose of without extensive cleaning
• Suitable for on the go – Secure transport thanks to leak-proof lids
• Versatile – Perfect for soups, stews, or curries
• Sustainable options – There are now a number of environmentally friendly soup bowls on the market

However, certain materials should be considered, especially when it comes to sustainability! For example, you should never use plastic soup bowls for single use.

Plastic Soup Bowls – Problematic Packaging

While plastic was long the preferred material for disposable packaging, such as disposable soup plates, plastic soup bowls have come under increasing criticism. Quite rightly, as we at Better-Pack think! Because plastic soup bowls…

1. are harmful to the environment: Plastic takes centuries to decompose.
2. are not biodegradable: Microplastics enter the environment, causing severe pollution.
3. are increasingly restricted by regulations: The EU is increasingly restricting single-use plastic products such as plastic soup bowls.

Although plastic is lightweight and sturdy, there are many better alternatives available today. Anyone looking to act environmentally responsibly should opt for cardboard soup plates or bagasse soup plates instead of plastic soup bowls.

Paper Soup Bowls and Bagasse Soup Bowls – Sustainable Packaging

Depending on the material and intended use, there are several different types of disposable soup bowls available. As sustainable alternatives to plastic soup bowls, we would like to introduce you to disposable cardboard and bagasse soup bowls.

Cardboard Soup Bowls
Cardboard soup bowls are a viable alternative to plastic soup bowls. This is because cardboard soup bowls are made from sturdy, grease-resistant cardboard and feature a coating that makes them heat-resistant. However, you should always make sure that the coatings are environmentally friendly. Cardboard soup bowls like these are:

• biodegradable – many varieties are compostable and therefore extremely environmentally friendly
• heat-resistant – coated cardboard soup bowls are also suitable for hot dishes
• sturdy and leak-proof – the special coatings prevent the cardboard soup bowls from becoming soggy
• perfect for soups, stews, and curries

By the way, you can find a variety of disposable bowls, not only made from cardboard but also from many other materials, here.

Bagasse Soup Plates
A particularly eco-friendly alternative to plastic soup bowls is disposable bagasse soup bowls. Bagasse is a byproduct of sugarcane processing, which makes these disposable bagasse soup plates incredibly eco-friendly. Because disposable bagasse soup plates are:

• sustainable and resource-efficient
• 100% biodegradable
• very sturdy and heat-resistant
• greaseproof and leakproof
• suitable for hot and cold dishes

Disposable bagasse soup bowls are an excellent choice for all restaurateurs who value sustainability. Speaking of sustainability: Would you like to stand out from the competition and go the extra mile? Then offer your customers reusable cutlery for your dishes, to act even more eco-friendly and even save more money in the long run. Because if you take back and clean the reusable spoons for eating the soups through a deposit system, it will be much cheaper for you in the long run than constantly purchasing new disposable cutlery!