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Deliveroo launches compostable takeaway box. Key takeaways. * Deliveroo introduces a PLA-lined paperboard takeaway box designed by Sheffield Hallam University students and produced by Biopak. * The compostable pack features a plant-based lining and a folding lock mechanism to reduce spillages and retain heat. * The launch follows Deliveroo's 2024 Sustainable Packaging Challenge, highlighting growing interest in compostable foodservice packaging. (Image Credit: Deliveroo). Deliveroo has launched a PLA-lined paperboard takeaway box, designed by students from Sheffield Hallam University, UK, and produced by Biopak. The paper-based solution is biodegradable and can be composted in food waste streams, where applicable. The box's lining is made from a plant-based material, and the design features a new locking mechanism. Jen Bagshaw, head of Packaging at Deliveroo, says: "We are constantly seeking innovative solutions to global challenges. Partnering with the talented apprentices at Sheffield Hallam University has been an inspiring journey, allowing us to champion the next generation of sustainable packaging designers." "By providing the platform and financial backing to turn the students' creative vision into a reality, we are thrilled to see this solution officially launch on our webstore for our partners to purchase." The partnership between Deliveroo, Biopak, and Sheffield Hallam University, formed as part of Deliveroo's first Sustainable Packaging Challenge in 2024, in which a student was challenged to design a takeaway box that prevented spillages and maintained food at the right temperature. The competition was won by students Josephine Cooper and William Shaw, who designed a sealing system that uses additional folds in the cardboard to create a more secure locking mechanism. Winners of the competition, Shaw and Cooper, add: "Seeing our design progress from a university project to a live product on the Deliveroo webstore is an incredible feeling. We focused on creating a locking mechanism that performs in the real world. We hope this proves that sustainable packaging can be highly functional and cost-effective." Compostable solutions. Deliveroo highlights that, as food-contaminated plastic is rarely recycled, compostable packaging offers an "alternative end-of-life route" to conventional plastic takeaway boxes. Compostable solutions are increasing as innovation targets end-of-life solutions that promote circularity. Recently, Packaging Insights spoke to Tipa Compostable Packaging about the company's compostable label to be presented at Packaging Innovations 2026 this week. "Most conventional labels contaminate organic waste streams, creating significant challenges for composting operations," says Gary Tee, vice president of Global Converting at Tipa Compostable Packaging. "Tipa's compostable labels directly address this gap by aligning packaging design with how waste systems actually function, and regulatory developments are increasingly pointing toward compostable labels as the preferred solution." Eco-Products launched its portfolio of reusable, recyclable, and compostable packaging in the UK. The solutions are set to be available through UK-based Vegware, a sister company. Meanwhile, a United States Department of Agriculture board voted against adding synthetic compostable materials, such as those derived from biodegradable packaging, to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances due to potential contamination with PFAS and microplastics.

Deliveroo delivers new sustainable takeaway packaging. New compostable takeaway box designed by students and produced by biopak aims to replace conventional plastic-lined containers. Food delivery giant Deliveroo has launched a new compostable takeaway box designed to replace conventional hard to recycle plastic-lined containers, as part of the company's on-going efforts to reduce... Join BusinessGreen. In just a few clicks you can start your free BusinessGreen Lite membership for 12 months, providing you access to: * Three complimentary articles per month covering the latest real-time news, analysis, and opinion from Europe's leading source of information on the Green economy and business * Receive important and breaking news stories via its daily news alert * Its weekly newsletter with the best of the week's green business news and analysis

Valentine's bouquets for 'Gen Z Throuples' and 'Sneaky Links' are new V Day hits. Deliveroo's 'New Arrangements' collection offers £10 bouquets for modern relationships including Talking Stage, Sneaky Links, and Throuples, available 12-14 February. What are the top types of true love according to Brits? What bouquets does Bunches offer for Valentine's Day? What are the top types of true love according to Brits? What is the Katie Price-approved toy for Valentine's Day? Gen Z is tearing up the dating rulebook in 2026, abandoning conventional labels for more genuine relationship statuses, spanning from Sneaky Links to Throuples and Ethical Non-Monogamists. Yet whilst young Brits are embracing these more flexible, rebellious connections, Valentine's Day traditions haven't kept pace. To assist people in celebrating in ways that resonate with them, Deliveroo is broadening its Valentine's Day offerings by launching a limited-edition bouquet collection, specially designed to capture the diverse ways contemporary daters form bonds today. Deliveroo's 'New Arrangements' range mirrors the shifting terrain of modern romance: ideal petals for a Sneaky Link, a trio of flowers for Throuples, blossoms for those in the emerging Talking Stage, a straightforward display for Ethical Non-Monogamists and mystical foliage for Non-Demi Curious Semi-Binary mates seeking a magical method to express 'I cherish our friendship'. The debut follows fresh research* from Deliveroo showing nearly two-thirds (64%) of young Brits are planning to give gifts this February 14th, with flowers staying the preferred option for most (63%). Nevertheless, two in five (39%) Roo-mantics find it challenging to discover a present that genuinely reflects their relationship, with a third (32%) now 'swiping left' on tired Valentine's choices in favour of something more meaningful. Crafted by Kaiva Kaimins, the brains behind one of Instagram's most stylish floral studios, LoverGirl, and drawing on romantic wisdom from savvy dating guru and writer, Oloni, these bouquets are set to help Brits honour their unique love tales - no matter how unconventional. The 'new Arrangements' Valentine's bouquet collection features: The Talking Stage: Fresh, thrilling, non-exclusive courtship (68% of Gen Z & millennial Brits are already dabbling in - or receptive to - this style of romance). A delicate, soft bouquet featuring pastel hues that capture the rosy glow of budding attraction. Oloni remarks: "This stage reflects a desire to explore compatibility without the pressure of commitment. It's less about indecision and more about understanding where you stand before defining the relationship." 2. The Sneaky Link: A discreet, relaxed, covert romance (48%). Brooding and mysterious blooms, featuring one concealed Black Baccara rose, conjuring up secrecy and closeness. Oloni remarks: "For many, this dynamic allows intimacy without expectation, offering connection without forcing labels or long-term promises before they feel ready." 3. The Non-Demi Curious Semi-Binary (NDCSB): A personally-defined, label-free or adaptable stance on romance and desire (31%). A clustered and shaped display creating an unrestricted bouquet that boldly embraces its identity Oloni remarks: "NDCSB is a viral dating term that trended online, capturing a more playful and flexible approach to attraction. Rather than sticking to fixed rules, it embraces curiosity and the freedom to see where a connection goes." 4. The Ethical Non-Monogamy (ENM): Consensual romantic and/or sexual relationships with multiple people (28%). Blues and pinks represent a bouquet rooted in honesty, with one pampas to symbolise openness. Oloni observes: "Dating is becoming far more fluid, intentional and shaped by personal boundaries and people are redefining connection in ways that prioritise communication, authenticity and emotional awareness." 5. The Throuple: A romantic relationship between three people (26%). A trio of roses, with the petals reflexed to appear 33.3% bigger in bloom. Oloni notes: "These dynamics challenge the idea that love must be exclusive to be meaningful, instead centering honesty, communication and consent as the foundations of modern relationships." With authentic gift-giving at the forefront for a third (33%) of young Brits who confess they were put off after receiving a present that didn't match their relationship status, blooms continue to be a popular pick, and contemporary dating schedules are more adaptable than ever. In reality, they reckon it's perfectly acceptable to present flowers on an initial date (64%), following one or two encounters (67%), or even after a first snog (63%)! Even in relaxed setups, flowers are becoming a nearly universal "green flag" for showing care, with more than three-quarters (78%) considering them suitable for Sneaky Links and the Talking Stage. Relationship guru Oloni observes: "Romance is evolving, and it's time our gifts caught up. For too long, Valentine's Day has felt out of sync with how we actually date. Deliveroo's 'New Arrangements' bouquets don't reject romance - they redefine it for a generation that values authenticity over old-school labels. So whether you're in a Talking Stage or Throuple, you deserve a gesture that actually matches your reality." A Deliveroo spokesperson commented: "Relationships don't fit into one box anymore, and Valentine's Day should reflect how people actually connect today. With nearly 40% of young Brits struggling to find a gift that feels right for their relationship, our 'New Arrangements' bouquets offer more meaningful choices. However you define your relationship, Deliveroo can help you celebrate it your way."