WE know that we buy lots of stuff in our consumer society, but over a quarter of waste is made up of the containers and packaging the stuff is in, rather than the stuff itself. Next week, Mold Plastic Reduction is holding a Community Conversation on Food & Drink Packaging to see what can be done – and what is already being done – about food and drink packaging’s contribution to that staggering statistic. Sarah Pratt, chair of Mold Plastic Reduction said: “We’re keen to learn about impending policy changes and new innovative ways of reducing packaging”. Three inspiring guest speakers at the event will throw some light on the hot topic of plastic waste generated by food and drink packaging and finding sustainable environmental solutions.
The Naked Takeaway scheme sees reusable food containers used by some takeaways instead of plastic or cardboard. The businesses involved in the year-long pilot to help protect the environment and support a more circular economy are – in Mold, Alexander’s Pizza, Asia Sensation, Club Spice, Spoons and Forks, and The Gathering – and in Caerwys, On the Corner Café.
Tracy Jones and Heather Smith, co-owners of On the Corner Café in Caerwys, with Hannah Blythyn Member of the Senedd for Delyn and their Naked Takeaway tiffin tins. (Photo courtesy of Phil Jones) Every day dozens of takeaway meals are produced by cafes, restaurants and takeaways in the towns, most of which are packed in plastic or cardboard containers.
L-R: Cllr Susan Broadaway, Caerwys Town Council; Heather Smith of On the Corner Café; Stephen Maund, Mold Plastic Reduction steering group; Tracy Jones of On the Corner Café; and Steve Copple Mayor of Caerwys. A REUSABLE takeaway food container pilot has been launched in Flintshire and Llangollen. Mold, Caerwys and Llangollen Town Councils, with support from community groups and interested businesses in the area, have been awarded a grant from the Welsh Government Circular Economy Fund for their innovative Naked Takeaway scheme, which will see tiffin tins being used. The towns are working together to reduce their environmental impact and support a more circular economy, one where items are reused, repaired, swapped and borrowed rather than people buying new each time.