Your formal invitation to pimp up your carrots this Christmas. 

Fluffy on the inside, extremely crispy on the outside - as they should be. 

Crunchy, soft, savoury and sweet - all at the same time. 

For those of you that want a replacement (or addition?) to perfect crispy roast potatoes this Christmas. 

The only brussel sprouts which should be on your table this Christmas. 

If cooking this pasta in one pot is wrong, then we don't want to be right.

Looking at recent events and headlines, it’s hard to ignore the fact that our younger generation is growing more conscious and aware of the world around them. 

A huge leader in this shift, teen Greta Thunberg triggered a wave of strikes throughout schools across the globe after she skipped lessons to hold a solo protest outside the Swedish Parliament. Greenpeace then curated a worldwide map of strike locations with most being held every Friday, known as ‘Fridays for Future’. 

Schools were forced to sit up and listen, adapting curriculums in response. EduCCate Global generated a training plan for teachers, which over 600 teachers have signed up to, where they’ll receive UN accreditation as a ‘climate change teacher’. 

Though it’s not always easy for kids to feel like they’re making a big impact. This might go some way in explaining why this generation is making some major changes to what goes on their plates. 

After all, eating is something most of us do three times a day. It’s a big way of living, connecting and sharing our beliefs. It’s also the single biggest way we can have less impact on our planet. 

A vegan diet has the lowest carbon footprint around, so it’s no wonder that more people than ever are looking to go a little greener. In fact, interest in 'veganism' increased sevenfold in the five years between 2014 and 2019, according to Google trends. 

There are a whole host of reasons why our kids are choosing to eat less meat. The environment, of course, being one of them. But another huge factor for the younger generation is the subject of ethics. In the Linda McCartney survey, being 'kinder to animals' topped the chart in terms of motivation, with 44% citing this reason.

How can we help encourage our planet-conscious kids?

If your children are starting to question eating meat, and have talked about wanting to cut down, as a meat-eating parent who grew up in a whole other generation, this can sometimes be hard to swallow. Where will they get their protein, is this just a phase, and what will you cook?!

Our first advice would be not to stress. Even the smallest changes can make a huge difference to our planet. If all Brits eat all plants just two days a week, we’d reduce the carbon equivalent of taking 54% of cars off the road. 

That’s where we come in. We believe eating 100% plant-based meals should be tasty, easy and convenient. And that’s why allplants was born – to help you (and all the family) enjoy plant-based eating on your schedule. So whether we cook for you every week, or every few weeks, we’re here to help. And if you feel like getting creative in the kitchen with your little ones, we have loads of kid-approved recipes for you to explore. From our Mac and Greens to something sweet for afters (chocolate-filled doughnuts, anyone?) there’s something kind they’re bound to love. 

Looking at recent events and headlines, it’s hard to ignore the fact that our younger generation is growing more conscious and aware of the world around them. 

Blog Post: Planet-kind kids - the generation going greener 

Planet-kind kids - the generation going greener 

According to a new survey by Linda McCartney, a huge 70% of British children want more vegan and veggie options from their school cafeteria. 

I wanted to let you know that your next allplants box will look slightly different, so keep your eyes peeled! We've been busy making some improvements that we wanted to share with you. 

At allplants we're constantly adapting as we learn to ensure our packaging is as sustainable as possible. The world of packaging is evolving all the time, and we are committed to being at the forefront of change – so we regularly review our choices to make sure we are doing the best we can. Whenever we find a more sustainable alternative, we make a change. As a result, we’ve had four packaging solutions in two and a half years, and this is our latest one.

We've swapped the insulation for a mix of upcycled-denim (offcuts from the cutting room floor which would have gone in the bin) and recycled plastic bottles to keep our contents cooler for longer. This liner can be used 10 times over (at least!) and will help us cut down on waste. We kindly ask you to return them so we can reuse again and again because even if they’re damaged, they can still have another lease of life. If you can send multiple liners at once, even better!

Our new liner reduces waste and our carbon footprint as:

Using recycled material approximately halves the footprint

Denim is a great insulator so we can use less dry ice and ice packs

It’s way more reusable so the packaging you return can go round and round

We’ve also updated the packaging holding the denim. And though it’s plastic, don’t panic:

It protects the denim from damage and is highly reusable 

It’s a way lighter material than board, so this means there’s less co2 to ship. Also, plastic is a low co2 material, especially when recycled, compared with board

Over the next few months, you'll spot that our outer-boxes have had a facelift. They’re smaller (so we use less), yet just as mighty and made out of completely recycled material. They’re also easier to recycle, too.

To make sure nothing is wasted, we’re using up every existing tray and box we have so excuse the mish-mash whilst we transition. From Friday 29th November, our boxes will contain our new liners with full instructions on how to return or recycle. 

We’re keen to talk through any queries you have with us. We believe that if we all work together, we can make a difference for our planet. So get in touch, and share your thoughts.

allplants packaging is getting a face-lift

I’m Ellie, Sustainability Lead at allplants with an update on our latest packaging solution.

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