Why Restaurants Are Replacing Plastic with Kraft Paper Salad Bowls
Last weekend, while ordering a takeaway salad from a new health café in my city, I noticed something refreshing. Instead of the usual clear plastic clamshell, my meal came in a sturdy kraft paper bowl with a perfectly fitted lid. It looked simple, natural, and—honestly—more appetizing. That small moment got me thinking: why are so many restaurants suddenly switching from plastic to kraft paper? Let’s dig into the reasons—and the impact. The Global Push Away from Plastic For decades, plastic ruled the food packaging world. It was cheap, lightweight, and convenient. But today, the drawbacks are impossible to ignore: 400+ years for most plastics to break down. Billions of tons of plastic waste choking oceans. Growing consumer distrust of single-use plastic in contact with food. Governments are responding with stricter regulations. By 2025, more than 80 countries have enacted bans or heavy taxes on single-use plastics. Restaurants need alternatives—and kraft paper salad bowls ...
