The fast-paced nature of modern life often means we find ourselves participating in a ‘throwaway culture’ in which our food packaging and service-ware are designed to be disposable. Takeaway containers, plastic bottles, glass bottles, plastic bags, boxes, condiment packets, plastic cutlery, coffee cups, lids and napkins are a massive part of the hospitality supply chain. These items are ultimately made from our finite natural resources and used for a very brief moment; only to end up in the trash, polluting the earth they were initially derived from. 

At Res.Awesome we believe that if consumers had the choice, they would prefer to still enjoy the convenience of casual dining without the guilt of excessive and harmful waste. Much of this avoidable waste is generated at large community events; local food stalls and food trucks often rely on disposable service-ware to provide their goods and services. The great news is the Res.Awesome team know the perfect solution for diverting unnecessary waste from landfills. Wash Stations with reusables are one component of initiating an alternative, reuse economy. Circular waste systems are the original way of nature and the way of the future.

A Circular waste economy has some key goals:

• Eliminate waste and pollution

• Circulate resources and products to be reused whilst getting the most out of them

• Regenerate and value Papatūānuku above all else

  Achieving a circular waste economy will require action on many levels and will mean we must transition to using only renewable materials and energy sources. Check out more info about transitioning to a circular, zero-waste economy in our recent blog. 

Disposable items come at a great cost to our natural world and our bodies; at Res.Awesome we know they will soon be a thing of the past. Wash Stations are a key part of reducing our waste flow in pursuit of a zero waste future and the great news is they are super easy to set up! They also serve a greater purpose of allowing our communities to come together and engage in events with a greater sense of camaraderie, autonomy and responsibility. For those cool community events penciled in your calendar - imagine the positive impact a wash station could have on those in attendance.

Res.Awesome have created a super easy to follow infographic that provides all the info you could need about setting up your own Wash Station. It is available for free download so head over to our online shop to get your hands on a copy.

One of Res.Awesome’s goals is to build a community ReWash Truck - this bad boy will travel around to community events and provide a service like no other. Cleaning service-ware and bringing a positive attitude to events near and far.

Head to over to our Rewash Truck page to see how you can help make this dream a reality! To read more, check out the blog here.

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