The 46 UK cities where caterers can compost Vegware packaging

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Vegware, the Scottish compostable foodservice packaging company, has published the 46 UK towns and cities with business collections to compost used Vegware cups, containers and cutlery. The packaging manufacturer’s Sustainability Report 2021 also includes case studies from businesses that have set up composting schemes, including Glasgow Science Centre, The Welding Institute in Cambridge and Belgrave Music Hall in Leeds.

The report’s highlights are in this 1-minute video, or can be downloaded here

Here are some of the highlights of Vegware’s award-winning environmental services:


  • Vegware access to UK composting


    • At the end of 2021, 100% of mainland UK was covered by courier post-back services, and regular commercial collections were available for Vegware clients in 46 of the UK’s largest towns and cities.

    • In 2021, Vegware’s Close the Loop Scotland collections took over 76 tonnes of used Vegware products for composting – the equivalent of 4.4 million of Vegware’s 12oz cups and lids.


  • During 2021, Vegware’s waste consultancy service helped 55 clients set up new composting schemes, from large catered offices and universities to independent cafes. 

  • Glasgow’s COP26 Climate Conference saw Vegware’s composting solution in action: Vegware’s Close the Loop service collected used disposables and food scraps from Glasgow Science Centre for composting in under 12 weeks, turning catering waste from the event into compost for Scottish fields.

  • In February 2021, Vegware assisted Recorra in installing the UK’s first sorting line for compostables at their Materials Recycling Facility near London.

  • Vegware’s partnership with Cawleys proved to be a key factor in Cawleys winning bronze at the Green Apple Awards 2021!

  • Vegware’s services were recognised with the Waste2Zero Award for Foodservice Waste Management & Prevention – Highly Commended.


Joe Frankel, Vegware’s Managing Director says, “I am delighted to be able to take stock of our achievements to date and review progress towards our Environmental Objectives. We look forward to further progressing these goals and providing accessible, closed loop solutions for our customers.”

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