Eco Fox Party Box

20/10/2023

Dough-nut forget about us when you’re having a party 😀🍩🥳. Our party kits are available for Halloween and birthday parties. Get in touch to book a kit.

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01/10/2023

Found this in Aldi UK earlier. Great idea Usborne Books ♻️

01/10/2023

We’re heading in the right direction.. but we still need more single-use items phased out.

What do you think? ♻️

TODAY a new ban on single-use plastic comes into force in England. It includes…

🚫 Single-use plastic plates, bowls and trays
🚫 Single-use plastic cutlery including knives, forks, spoons, sporks and chopsticks
🚫 Plastic balloon sticks
🚫 Polystyrene cups and containers

This is similar to bans already in place in Scotland, the EU and many other countries and states around the world.

The positive impacts of similar bans have been seen quickly (after the plastic-stemmed cotton bud ban, the numbers found on UK beaches dropped by more than half) so this ban is to be celebrated. However I can’t help feeling that we aren’t taking full advantage of this opportunity to make change.

The ban doesn’t include plastic cups or single-use items made from mixed materials, like paper plates. There are also some exceptions such as plastic trays or bowls used in pre-packaged food, which will undoubtedly lead to confusion.

A BBC report on Friday highlighted that many businesses are unaware of the new ban and wholesalers still have stock of items which are now banned.

And I fear that simply banning plastic isn’t enough to cause the shift we need away from our dependency on single-use.

Single-use plastic-free alternatives cost businesses more money and likely have a higher carbon footprint (it takes more than four times as much energy to manufacture a paper bag than a plastic one). It also doesn’t do anything to tackle our waste crisis.

We need to support more businesses to switch to reusables. Via Upstream, I’ve seen the results of some great pilots in the US to support businesses and universities to make this change. We need to be doing more of this.

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17/09/2023

We’ll be setting up a stall here today! 🎉

12/09/2023

We’ll be here!

11/09/2023

Oops, haven’t posted in a while. The summer holidays got away with me.

Kits have been heading out as usual. If you have a party coming up, consider using one of our kits. We make it as easy as possible with free pick up and delivery and a washing up service too 🎉

14/08/2023

Our bookings are filling up quickly for September! If you're planning a party in September or October and would like to reserve a kit, make sure to secure your booking now.

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11/08/2023

It’s Friday! 🥳

Our Neon sign 💖 is out to party this weekend. 🎉 We have lots of add on extras like this, available to hire with a kit.

09/08/2023

How to book a party kit?

1. Head to our website and choose a kit.

2. Once you’ve chosen your kit, click the booking form and tick the relevant box. You can choose the size of your kit depending on your party guest numbers.

3. Add on any extras such as a neon party sign, a doughnut board or some themed decorations.

4. Don’t forget to read and tick the terms & conditions. Submit your form.

5. We’ll get back to you asap and confirm your booking and arrange to drop it off, and pick it up after your party.

6. Enjoy your party! 🥳 And know that you’ve helped the planet by opting for reusables ♻️🥳

08/08/2023

We’re excited to be part of Bishopthope Community Festival this year! 🎉 Save the date - 17th September

03/08/2023

♻️ How to party without waste ♻️

1. Hire a kit!
A kit contains everything you need including reusable plates, cups and all your serving bowls and more. There are kits available to hire all over the U.K. See for your nearest kit.

2. Reusable decor.
Balloons are fun, bur terrible for our environment. Opt for paper fans, pom poms and garlands instead. The really great thing is that they can be used again and again.

3. Avoid single-use items.
Avoid single use plastic tablecloths. Use a reusable wipe-clean one instead. Or a fabric one that can be washed after.

4. Ditch plastic party bags.
Offer paper or fabric bags instead. A small gift of sweets and a slice of cake is enough. Plastic toys are usually discarded or broken quickly!