The Plastic Detox Blog

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

Three people in gloves clean a grassy park, holding trash bags and using picker tools. They're wearing casual clothes; a river is in the background.

Transforming Your Neighborhood: A Guide to Organizing a Successful Community Cleanup

In the heart of a bustling neighborhood lies a challenge that affects us all: pollution. This is a guide to organizing a community cleanup

Lauren Rice

4 days ago6 min read

Hands holding a floral-patterned beeswax wrap in a kitchen. Pears and a plum are on a counter, creating a cozy, eco-friendly vibe.

What Can I Use Instead of Plastic Wrap? 5 Environmentally Friendly Plastic Alternatives

Looking for eco-friendly alternatives to plastic wrap? Discover 5 sustainable and reusable options that reduce plastic waste and keep your food fresh. Learn how to ditch plastic wrap for good with these easy swaps for a greener kitchen.

Lauren Rice

Jun 213 min read

Educational Resources

Transforming Your Neighborhood: A Guide to Organizing a Successful Community Cleanup

In the heart of a bustling neighborhood lies a challenge that affects us all: pollution. This is a guide to organizing a community cleanup

4 days ago6 min read

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.

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

Sustainability Trends

Transforming Your Neighborhood: A Guide to Organizing a Successful Community Cleanup

In the heart of a bustling neighborhood lies a challenge that affects us all: pollution. This is a guide to organizing a community cleanup

4 days ago6 min read

What Can I Use Instead of Plastic Wrap? 5 Environmentally Friendly Plastic Alternatives

Looking for eco-friendly alternatives to plastic wrap? Discover 5 sustainable and reusable options that reduce plastic waste and keep your food fresh. Learn how to ditch plastic wrap for good with these easy swaps for a greener kitchen.

Jun 213 min read

Grilled avocado tacos with lime and cilantro on a white surface. Two beers and a bottle opener are nearby. Chili flakes scattered around.

Design a Sustainable Restaurant Menu That Saves Money & Wins More Customers

Hungry to grow your restaurant business? This guide shows how sustainability isn't just good karma—it's good business! With 73% of diners choosing eco-friendly eateries, we'll reveal simple menu tweaks that slash food costs while delighting customers. Curious how local sourcing can win new customers? Or how "zero-waste cooking" can save you $$$? Keep reading!

Jun 217 min read

Product Guides

What Can I Use Instead of Plastic Wrap? 5 Environmentally Friendly Plastic Alternatives

Looking for eco-friendly alternatives to plastic wrap? Discover 5 sustainable and reusable options that reduce plastic waste and keep your food fresh. Learn how to ditch plastic wrap for good with these easy swaps for a greener kitchen.

Lauren Rice

Jun 21

Design a Sustainable Restaurant Menu That Saves Money & Wins More Customers

Hungry to grow your restaurant business? This guide shows how sustainability isn't just good karma—it's good business! With 73% of diners choosing eco-friendly eateries, we'll reveal simple menu tweaks that slash food costs while delighting customers. Curious how local sourcing can win new customers? Or how "zero-waste cooking" can save you $$$? Keep reading!

Nicole Braganza

Jun 21

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 4

Reduce Plastic Waste

Transforming Your Neighborhood: A Guide to Organizing a Successful Community Cleanup

In the heart of a bustling neighborhood lies a challenge that affects us all: pollution. This is a guide to organizing a community cleanup

Lauren Rice

What Can I Use Instead of Plastic Wrap? 5 Environmentally Friendly Plastic Alternatives

Looking for eco-friendly alternatives to plastic wrap? Discover 5 sustainable and reusable options that reduce plastic waste and keep your food fresh. Learn how to ditch plastic wrap for good with these easy swaps for a greener kitchen.

Lauren Rice

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.