Why Vegware products have a green band
Ever picked up a Vegware product and wondered about that green band is running down the side? You might think it’s just a design choice. But actually, it’s doing a lot more work than just looking pretty.
That band is our not-so-secret signal.
It tells customers, café staff and waste collectors: this one’s Vegware. No copycats. No guessing games. Just a clear, unmistakable marker that your packaging belongs in the composting stream.
A design that pulls its weight
In the fast-paced world of foodservice, packaging has a short but busy life. Which means the packaging itself needs to send a clear message.
That’s where our green band comes in:
- For customers: it’s proof you’re holding Vegware, designed to go with food waste into composting.
- For staff: less second-guessing at the bins, more time serving hungry queues.
- For waste collectors: a quick visual “yep, that’s Vegware” check so it can head in the right stream.
And you’ll find it across all of our range of products.
What if you don’t see the band? Check for the Vegware logo. If there’s no band and no logo, it’s not us.
Why waste collectors love it
Behind the scenes, the green band is like a backstage pass for your packaging. It tells the waste team straight away: this belongs in composting with food scraps. It saves time, reduces mistakes and helps the system run smoothly.
Spotting the real deal
Let’s face it, not all packaging is what it claims to be. Some might look compostable but aren’t, which leads to confusion at the bin. That’s why we created the Vegware green band, a clear sign that what you’re holding is the real deal. You won’t see it on every product, but our logo, signage and helpful comms tools all work together to make sorting simple for everyone, from the collector to the composter.
More than just a band
The green band is part of a wider system that brings together design, education and environmental progress. Each time you see it, you’re seeing the result of years of collaboration between Vegware, our customers and our waste partners, all working towards one goal: turning packaging and food waste into compost.
See the full Vegware range (and spot the green band for yourself) — visit our product page here.
Got Vegware but not sure what to do with it? Learn more about composting with Vegware.
