Art of Tea
Art of Tea's biodegradable tea bags are perfect for loose leaf tea on the go. Each sachet has been crafted from plant-based materials and is designed to decompose in your home compost bin.
In addition to selling loose leaf tea, Art of Tea offers a variety of organic blends and botanicals. The company aims to promote the health benefits of tea while using sustainable ingredients and eco-friendly manufacturing.
All Art of Tea products are hand blended in Los Angeles. They source only the finest, organic teas from around the world.
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Fortnum & Mason
If you're a tea lover, you've probably heard of Fortnum & Mason tea. Its famous "royal" tea was created for King Edward VII. The taste is malty and strong. This robust tea is perfect for camping trips and wedding hampers.
Fortnum & Mason's Compostable Packaging is made from plant-based, compostable materials. To do this, Fortnum & Mason enlisted the help of creative agency Otherway London. They designed packaging that is playful and contemporary, while also representing the heritage of the brand.
Aside from the packaging, the company has made other initiatives to reduce its impact on the environment. For instance, they've worked with food redistribution charity The Felix Project to reduce its plastic footprint. In addition, they donated 29,756 meals to charities last year.
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Nemi
Nemi Tea is a London-based tea company that offers plastic-free teabags. Their pyramids are made of plant-based materials and the inner covering is compostable at home.
As an organic, impact-driven company, Nemi Tea provides employment for refugees as well as blending teas and spices. It also works in partnership with the Rainforest Alliance and Fairtrade to protect the environment and help integrate refugees into the UK.
The company's Unbleached Tea Bags are the world's first pillow-shaped tea bags. These are plastic-free, non-GM and Fairtrade.
While Nemi's bags are not 100% biodegradable, they are still a great way to reduce your carbon footprint. This is because the tea bag itself is made of a biodegradable material called soilon.
Lipton
Tea bags are made from a number of different materials. Some are biodegradable, but others are not. The type of plastic used for these bags can have a big impact on the environment. Using a tea bag made from organic material is a better option.
The Lipton Tea Brand has started to make some tea biodegradable bags. These are made with plant-based material and a small amount of polypropylene fibres. This will help the bag remain closed. It also contains an acrylic copolymer emulsion, which is a type of plastic-based glue.
Trader Joe's
Trader Joe's has been under fire for its use of plastic packaging. In order to combat this, the grocery chain has pledged to reduce plastic waste in 2019. They will eliminate non-recyclable plastic pouches, single-use carryout bags, and Styrofoam meat trays. It has also committed to selling loose produce instead of wrapped produce.
The company has enlisted the help of Greenpeace, which has garnered more than 100,000 signatures to support its cause. The organization has also urged Trader Joe's executives to consider biodegradable alternatives for their packaging.
While Trader Joe's has eliminated the use of plastic film, it is still possible that their tea bags are not recyclable. Some tea bags are made from polypropylene, which is a non-biodegradable material.
Lomi
Composting tea bags is a great way to dispose of them. However, you have to know what to put in your compost bin to get the most out of it.
Besides tea bags, Lomi can also break down a wide variety of wastes. It will process things like corn cobs, eggshells, soft bones and more.
In addition to using Lomi to compost your food scraps, you can even use the composter to help grow your plants. Pela's Lomi composter will break down the waste you put in it, and then convert it into healthy, nutrient-rich soil.
Plastic-free vs plastic-free
If you're looking for an eco-friendly alternative to traditional tea bags, you're in the right place. Many tea brands have switched from plastic to biodegradable or compostable bags packaging. And, if you don't have the time or inclination to make your own, you can buy them in your local supermarket.
The UK consumes over 35 billion cups of tea every day, and the majority of these tea bags are made from plastic. Unfortunately, plastic isn't entirely sustainable, as microplastics can end up in landfills. Even if you're not able to compost your own, you can still recycle your tea bags through your local council.
