The Plastic Detox Blog

Practical insights, product guides, industry trends, and real-world solutions for reducing plastic in food service.

Infographic with blue ocean background shows the decomposition timeline of plastic items: bag, cup, straw, rings. Text: The Lifecycle of Plastics.

The Environmental Impact of Plastic Packaging and Sustainable Alternatives

Plastic packaging has undeniably revolutionized the way we store, transport, and consume products, but with this convenience and durability comes a significant environmental impact.

John Kester III, PhD Sustainability Curriculum Developer

Jun 105 min read

Cookies with icing and sprinkles on bamboo plates, placed on a colorful striped cloth. Wooden cutlery is set with a bamboo napkin.

Sustainable tableware is no longer niche. Buying green is now mainstream.

Learn how sustainable food service products have become essential for business success, with practical tips and product recommendations to reduce costs and waste.

Nicole Braganza

Jun 45 min read

Educational Resources

The Environmental Impact of Plastic Packaging and Sustainable Alternatives

Plastic packaging has undeniably revolutionized the way we store, transport, and consume products, but with this convenience and durability comes a significant environmental impact.

Jun 105 min read

Diagram showing plastic pollution turning into microplastics due to time and exposure, creating health risks for humans and the planet.

A Beginner’s Guide to Microplastics: What Are They and Why Are They a Problem?

Microplastics are no different than plastic, they get their name due to their size. Microplastics are about 5 mm in diameter.

May 157 min read

What Are Compostable Plastics? Your Essential Guide to Eco-Friendly Alternatives

Discover compostable plastics—what they are, how they break down & why they're a crucial step towards reducing plastic waste.

Apr 95 min read

Sustainability Trends

Sustainable tableware is no longer niche. Buying green is now mainstream.

Learn how sustainable food service products have become essential for business success, with practical tips and product recommendations to reduce costs and waste.

Jun 45 min read

Green compost bin with vegetable peels and food scraps against an olive background, evoking an eco-friendly, waste-recycling theme.

Is Composting Still Worth It in 2025? The Surprising Data

Composting offers more than just planet-saving potential; could it save you money and improve your community. We take a look at how to do it right.

May 207 min read

Restaurant style, Vanilla ice cream in a bowl with mint leaves, bamboo utensils, and strawberries on a patterned black plate on a gray marble surface.

Bamboo Cutlery & Plates: A Restaurant Owner’s Guide to Saving Costs & the Environment

Stop throwing money (and plastic) in the trash! See how bamboo cutlery sets are revolutionizing restaurant sustainability while slashing your annual expenses.

May 144 min read

Product Guides

Sustainable tableware is no longer niche. Buying green is now mainstream.

Learn how sustainable food service products have become essential for business success, with practical tips and product recommendations to reduce costs and waste.

Nicole Braganza

Jun 4

Bamboo Cutlery & Plates: A Restaurant Owner’s Guide to Saving Costs & the Environment

Stop throwing money (and plastic) in the trash! See how bamboo cutlery sets are revolutionizing restaurant sustainability while slashing your annual expenses.

Lauren Rice

May 14

Slices of meat and fresh figs with rosemary on a wooden board. The pink and green hues create a fresh, appetizing scene.

8 Creative Ways to Elevate Your Food Presentation with Sustainable Tableware

80% of Americans will pay more for sustainable options. Explore creative ways to serve dishes that attract conscious customers and reduce environmental impact.

Nicole Braganza

Apr 29

Reduce Plastic Waste

The Environmental Impact of Plastic Packaging and Sustainable Alternatives

Plastic packaging has undeniably revolutionized the way we store, transport, and consume products, but with this convenience and durability comes a significant environmental impact.

John Kester III, PhD Sustainability Curriculum Developer

Is Composting Still Worth It in 2025? The Surprising Data

Composting offers more than just planet-saving potential; could it save you money and improve your community. We take a look at how to do it right.

Stowe Gregory

Bamboo Cutlery & Plates: A Restaurant Owner’s Guide to Saving Costs & the Environment

Stop throwing money (and plastic) in the trash! See how bamboo cutlery sets are revolutionizing restaurant sustainability while slashing your annual expenses.

Lauren Rice