Sustainable Holiday Season: Why Compostable Disposables Matter This December

The holiday season is officially here—a time filled with family gatherings, catering orders, festive events, and an overall increase in food deliveries across the country. While December brings joy and celebration, it also brings something else: a huge increase in waste.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, household waste increases by up to 25% during the holidays. This includes wrapping paper, packaging, and most importantly for our industry—single-use food containers.
That’s why compostable disposables play an essential role in creating a more sustainable December.

Why December Is the Perfect Month to Switch to Compostable Disposables

1. Higher Food Delivery + Catering Orders = More Waste
Restaurants, food trucks, catering companies, and bakeries see a surge in service during the holidays. This also means more takeout containers, more cutlery, and more packaging being used.

Choosing bagasse and plant-based compostable containers reduces landfill waste during the busiest month of the year.

2. Customers Notice Eco-Friendly Choices During the Holidays
People are more conscious of sustainability in December. Many consumers actively choose businesses that align with their values—especially those committed to reducing plastic.

Using compostable packaging shows customers that your business cares about:

• The environment
• Reducing plastic waste
• Offering high-quality, safe, and natural food packaging
• It becomes a brand differentiator during the busiest season.

3. Compostable Packaging Enhances Your Holiday Brand Image
A small eco-friendly detail can make a big impression.

Adding compostable bags, cups, or containers to your holiday catering or takeout menu reinforces:

• Quality
• Professionalism
• Modern sustainability standards

Photos of holiday meals inside bagasse clamshells or compostable trays also create great content for social media campaigns.

 
What Makes Bagasse Perfect for December Food Service?
Bagasse—made from sugarcane fiber—is one of the most sustainable materials available today. It’s:

• Strong & durable for hot holiday meals
• Microwave-safe
• Grease-resistant
• Refrigerator & freezer safe
• Fully compostable in commercial facilities

Whether you’re serving tamales, roast dinners, baked goods, or festive sides, bagasse containers maintain food quality beautifully.

 
Tips to Make Your Holiday Food Service More Sustainable
Here are easy changes restaurants can implement this December:

✔ Switch to compostable clamshells and containers
Perfect for hot meals, catering plates, and family-sized holiday dishes.

✔ Offer compostable utensils & cups
Give customers a consistent eco-friendly experience.

✔ Add a note inside bags
Simple statement like:
“This packaging is 100% compostable. Thank you for choosing sustainability!”

✔ Educate staff & customers
Most people LOVE learning that compostable options exist.

Final Thoughts: Sustainability Is a Gift That Lasts Beyond the Holidays
December is the busiest and best time of the year to choose earth-friendly packaging. Choosing compostable disposables helps your business reduce waste, elevate your brand image, and offer safe, natural packaging that shoppers appreciate.

Whether you are a restaurant, bakery, café, or catering business—your packaging matters.

At AMS • COMPOSTABLE, we’re proud to help U.S. and LATAM businesses switch to better alternatives—one container at a time.