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Commercial Square Trays | 6x6 Inch Biodegradable Food Tray | White | Notpla HW508
£87.84
/ exc vat
£105.41/ inc vat
- Patented Seaweed Coating
- Home Compostable
- Fully Recyclable
- 100% Plant-Based
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Product Overview
Stepping up your eco-game just got a whole lot easier. Meet the award-winning Notpla tray, a truly innovative packaging solution designed for food businesses that want to ditch plastic for good. Made from sturdy fibreboard and lined with a pioneering seaweed coating, this isn't just another disposable tray; it's a statement about your commitment to sustainability that your customers will notice and appreciate.
Perfect for street food vendors, bustling cafes, festival caterers, and takeaways, this 6x6 inch biodegradable food tray is built to handle everything from loaded fries and saucy wings to pastries and cakes. The genius seaweed lining provides excellent grease and water resistance, so you can say goodbye to soggy bottoms and messy leaks, ensuring your food always looks its best. They are a practical, powerful way to showcase your green credentials.
Being both home compostable and recyclable offers ultimate convenience for you and your customers. Backed by multiple innovation awards, choosing the Notpla HW508 isn't just a smart operational choice; it's a way to align your brand with the future of sustainable packaging. Make the switch and let your packaging do the talking.
Key Features and Benefits
- Patented Seaweed Coating: Keeps hot, greasy, or wet food contained without any leaks.
- Home Compostable: Breaks down in a garden compost bin, leaving no trace behind.
- Fully Recyclable: Can be disposed of with your standard cardboard recycling.
- 100% Plant-Based: Completely free from plastic, making it a truly planet-friendly choice.
- Award-Winning Innovation: Endorsed by industry experts for its groundbreaking design.
- Bulk Pack of 600: Ensures your service is well-stocked for busy periods without constant reordering.
- Clear Eco-Messaging: Printed with 'SEAWEED, NOT PLASTIC' to instantly communicate your values.
- Sturdy & Reliable: Holds its shape perfectly for a professional and practical serving solution.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Notpla
- SKU: HW508
- External Dimensions: 39(H) x 152(W) mm
- Pack Quantity: 600
- Colour: White
- Box Weight: 6.7kg
- Material: Fibreboard with Seaweed Coating
- Disposal: Home Compostable and Recyclable
Expert Review and Insights
Notpla isn't just another eco-brand; they're genuinely pushing the boundaries of what's possible in food packaging. These trays feel substantial, and the performance of the seaweed lining is seriously impressive on greasy foods. It's the kind of product that makes both business owners and customers feel good—a rare and valuable quality in the takeaway sector.
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- Customer Wow-Factor: The 'seaweed' message is a fantastic talking point that boosts your green image.
- Storage Savvy: Being a natural fibre, they must be kept dry to avoid losing rigidity.
Case Study: Real Business, Real Results
The Gourmet Burger Bar in Leeds wanted to completely eliminate single-use plastics from their takeaway service to better reflect their commitment to high-quality, local ingredients.
"We were looking for something more than just 'recyclable'. Our customers are savvy and they've been blown away by the Notpla trays. We constantly get positive comments about the seaweed packaging. They hold our loaded burgers and sides perfectly without a single leak."
David Chen – Head Chef
The switch resulted in a significant increase in 5-star online reviews mentioning their eco-friendly approach, helping them attract new, like-minded customers.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
Best Use & Storage
- Store the box in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to keep the trays in top condition.
- Keep them stacked and ready to go near your serving station for fast, efficient service.
- Ideal for serving freshly prepared hot or cold food. Not intended for long-term liquid storage.
- The rigid design allows them to be filled quickly without bending or collapsing.
Eco-Friendly Disposal
- Inform your customers that these can be thrown straight into their home compost heap.
- If clean, they can be placed in any standard cardboard recycling bin.
- The clear 'SEAWEED, NOT PLASTIC' message helps guide customers to dispose of them correctly.
- Always a good idea to check local council guidelines for food-soiled card.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are these Notpla trays really plastic-free?
A: Yes, completely. They are made from pressed fibreboard with a unique seaweed-based lining, containing absolutely no conventional or bio-based plastics.
Q: How do they compare to standard cardboard trays?
A: They are far superior for wet or greasy foods. The seaweed coating provides a waterproof barrier that standard, uncoated cardboard trays lack, preventing them from becoming soggy.
Q: Can I serve very hot food in them, like fresh-from-the-fryer chips?
A: Absolutely. They are designed to handle hot foods, making them ideal for all kinds of takeaway and street food applications.
Q: What does 'home compostable' actually mean?
A: It means the tray and its lining will completely break down into soil in a typical garden compost bin, usually within a matter of weeks, without leaving any harmful residue behind.
Q: Can the Notpla HW508 food tray be put in the microwave?
A: It is not recommended. These trays are designed for serving and transporting food, not for reheating in a microwave or oven.
Q: Is the seaweed coating visible or does it have a taste?
A: The coating is an incredibly thin, invisible layer inside the tray. It has no taste or odour and will not affect your food in any way.
Q: How should I dispose of them if I don't have a compost bin?
A: If they are not heavily soiled with food, they can be placed in your standard cardboard recycling bin, just like any other paper or card product.
Q: How many trays come in one box?
A: Each box contains 600 white compostable food trays, making it a great value purchase for busy commercial operations.
The Notpla Revolution: More Than Just a Tray
Choosing Notpla packaging is a strategic business decision that goes far beyond the product's physical specs. It’s about aligning your brand with a true innovator in the fight against plastic pollution. Notpla isn't just making packaging; they are pioneering a new category of regenerative materials derived from the sea, a mission recognised with prestigious awards. For your business, this translates into powerful brand storytelling. It shows customers you are thoughtful, forward-thinking, and invested in solutions that actively benefit the planet, rather than just doing the bare minimum. In a competitive marketplace, this level of commitment builds deep customer loyalty and sets you apart as a genuine leader in sustainability.
Explore more from NotplaHow Does a Seaweed Coating Actually Work?
It sounds a bit like magic, but the science is brilliantly simple. Notpla has harnessed the power of natural polymers found in seaweed to create a super-thin, waterproof, and grease-resistant layer. Think of it like nature's own cling film. When this is applied to the paperboard tray, it creates an impermeable barrier that stops oils and liquids from soaking through. Unlike plastic coatings, which contaminate the recycling stream, this seaweed layer is completely natural. This means the entire tray can break down in your home compost bin, turning back into soil without leaving any harmful residues. It’s the key to getting plastic-like performance from a 100% plant-based product.
Who Should Buy This?
- Street Food Vendors: Serve up loaded fries, nachos, or churros in packaging that won't get soggy or harm the planet.
- Festival & Event Caterers: Meet strict event sustainability targets with these fantastic disposable eco friendly food trays.
- Eco-Conscious Cafés: A perfect match for serving takeaway cakes, sandwiches, or salads to environmentally aware customers.
- Modern Takeaways: Differentiate your brand by using innovative, plastic-free packaging for sides, desserts, and starters.
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