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Professional Mobile Bar Hire Throughout The UK
Tempus Bars Environmental Initiative
Drawing on the principles and experience of our parent company, Tempus Fugit Bars have switched all of their consumables to biodegradable and/or recyclable alternatives.
I Am Not A Plastic Cup!
All of our pint, half pint and spirit tumblers are made from polylactic acid (PLA) which is derived from corn starch, instead of the usual petrochemicals which formulate plastic, they are fully compostable and perfect for outdoor events.
Recyclable For Wine
Unfortunately the manufacturing process used for producing biodegradable glasses does not allow for wine glasses to be manufactured. Until such time as a biodegradable alternative exists, we have switched our wine glass supplies to recyclable plastic.
Other Consumables Too
In addition to our glasses, we also use compostable napkins, and whenever they are used, compostable spoons, knives, forks etc.
Recycling Station
We will provide mini recycling station at each of our events, these consist of special triple bin units allowing waste to be placed into the correct container for ongoing processing. Recyclable plastic is delivered to an appropriate company which will reuse the plastic and turn it into new products, the biodegradable products are disposed of in our Swedish designed hot composting system which reduce them to a compost product. Other non environmentally friendly waste is disposed of in landfill as usual.
Targets
We aim to reach a point where 95% of all waste generated by our bars is recyclable or biodegradable. 100% would be nice, but not achievable with current technology.
Biodegradable plastics are plastics that will decompose in natural aerobic (composting) and anaerobic (landfill) environments. Biodegradation of plastics can be achieved by enabling microorganisms in the environment to metabolize the molecular structure of plastic films to produce an inert humus-like material that is less harmful to the environment. They may be composed of either bioplastics, which are plastics whose components are derived from renewable raw materials, or petroleum-based plastics which utilize an additive.
The use of bio-active compounds compounded with swelling agents ensures that, when combined with heat and moisture, they expand the plastic's molecular structure and allow the bio-active compounds to metabolize and neutralize the plastic
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