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There are many ways to take care of the environment. The best way is to reduce, reuse and recycle. But what about when it comes to food trucks? There are a few things you can do to make your food truck a little greener. Here are some tips that can help.

Make Your Food Truck Eco-Friendly

This is one of the best ways to protect the environment. It's better to have a food truck that uses less fuel compared to one that uses a lot. Encourage your customers to bring their own containers and cutlery. This way you don't have to use plastic containers which not only adds gas but also take up a lot of space in your truck for storing leftover food and trash.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Even if you have a small food truck, you can recycle. Start by sorting all your trash. Use a small trashcan for the garbage and a large one for recyclables. This way you don't have to throw things away even if you don't have space in your truck.

Use Local Produce

Purchasing fresh, local produce is also good for the environment because it reduces transportation costs and pollution from long distance travel. Use products that are in season to save on energy usage when it comes to refrigeration.

Get a Green Vehicle

If you absolutely have to get a new food truck, get one that is green. Look for ones that run on electricity and natural gas instead of petrol and diesel. They don't pollute the air as much and they're cheaper to maintain. If possible, try to use solar energy. This way you can operate your truck for free or at least minimize your energy needs.

Start Off Small

The first thing you must do if you're going to go green with your food trucks is to start small. You can't expect a huge impact overnight. Start by doing what you can to reduce your carbon footprint. Recycle what you can, purchase local products and use a food truck that doesn't consume a lot of energy.

Use Products That Are Better For The Environment

There are products out there that are better for the environment compared to others. A few examples of these are bamboo cutlery and palm leaf plates. Though they cost more, they're biodegradable which is better for the environment.

It's never too late to take care of the environment. Every little effort counts. You can also encourage your customers to do their share by being greener in their usual routines.

Protecting the environment is an important task for everyone to undertake, but it does not have to be difficult. Your food truck likely uses a lot of single-serve supplies. Switch as much of your supplies as you can to eco-friendly options. This will reduce the amount of waste created that stays in landfills and hurts the environment.

This transition does not have to be difficult as well. You can make the switch by calling +1 (201) 604-3840 or sending a message to PacknWood through our website. We can help you get the supplies that you need.