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Environment + Recycling

 

What we’re doing + how you can help by properly disposing of the packaging

Here at Gourmet Dinner Service and Dietlicious we are passionate about protecting the environment as much as we are about delivering you safe, healthy and high-quality meals.

In 2016, Australians sent 2.2 million tonnes of plastic and another 1.6 million tonnes of paper to landfill. We’re doing our bit to reduce those numbers. This year alone we will save 50 tonnes of plastic from going to landfill. We are already well on track to meet the Australian National Packaging Targets, whereby all packaging should be recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025.

Cardboard Delivery Boxes

We recently made the switch to cardboard, but not before rigorously testing to ensure that your delivery would arrive in tip top condition! Each box contains a pack of dry ice to keep things cool and wool pack liner to protect fresh items.

Recycle the box: place it into your cardboard box in your recycling bin.

 

Gel Ice Packs

We use gel ice packs to ensure that your chilled items remain really cold, regardless of the season. These ice packs are reusable many times over. If you don't wish to reuse, then you can dispose thoughtfully in the following way:

Contents of sachet: once thawed, you can snip the corner of the gel pack and empty the contents into your garden bed or pot plant soil. Not only is it not harmful to your plants, but in finact, it will help keep your soil moist and prevent drying out.

Recycle the plastic cover: recycle the plastic cover or dispose of in regular waste.

 

Food Containers - Trays

Our trays are made from rapidly renewable plant sources and are compostable.

Compost the tray: place in council composting bins, or your home compost. Alternatively, check your local community garden or sites such as ShareWaste or EarthBucket for composting facilities near you. Tearing the tray into small pieces will speed up the rate of decomposition.

 

Clear Lids

The clear plastic lids for the containers are made from PET, which is a recyclable plastic.

Recycle the lids: Remove food residue and place in your plastics recycling bin.

 

Foil Containers

Foil containers can also be recycled or saved for reuse.

Recycle the foil: Remove food residue and place in your containers recycling bin.

 

Plastic Bags

We have discontinued the use of single-use plastic bags for customer pick-ups and are gradually replacing any other plastic bags with biodegradable plant plastics.

 

Food Waste

We are proud to say that our commercial kitchens create near to zero food waste. That’s because we plan our production, purchase our ingredients according to defined quantities and cook to set recipes. Our meals are portioned so there’s less waste at your end too. Plus, freezing food cuts down on waste thanks to the longer shelf life.