Sustainability
How Boring Basics Selects Materials, Packaging, and End-Of-Life Routes for UK households.
Our promise
Judge actions, not slogans
We keep disposal guidance practical for the UK.
We sell low-waste home essentials.
We publish materials on product pages.
We avoid broad claims unless evidence supports the finished product.
What does sustainability mean here
We focus on three outcomes.
- Reduce repeat buying through durable products.
- Replace single-use plastics with reusables where they fit.
- Use compostable options where recycling is not realistic, such as food contaminated items like cling film.
Four ranges. One set of rules
What we sell
We sell eco-friendly household essentials across the kitchen, eating, personal care, and phone cases. Each range needs different materials and different end-of-life routes.
Plain Language. No hidden blends
Materials We Use
We list the main material on every product page. Common materials across the shop include plant-based bioplastics for food storage items, natural fibres and wood for daily basics, organic cotton for reusables, and glass packaging for refill-style products.
PLA + PBAT
Bagasse
Bamboo
Organic Cotton
Glass
Food storage and cleaning for daily use
Kitchen products
Some kitchen items use compostable bioplastic blends because food contamination makes recycling unreliable. Use these products within their care limits and follow the disposal steps on the product page.
Home compost only if you run a home compost. Otherwise, use general waste. Do not place compostable plastics in kerbside recycling.
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Single-use swaps for home and events
Eating products
We sell items such as bagasse plates and wooden cutlery for parties, picnics, and takeaways. These products reduce plastic use where washing up is not realistic.
Compost where you have a trusted route. Otherwise, use general waste.
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Plastic reduction where it counts
Personal care products
We prioritise refill and reuse where it reduces repeat packaging. Product pages list materials and care steps so you know what you are buying.
Follow the product page. Reuse packaging where possible. Recycle glass and metal where accepted locally.
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Reuse beats disposal.
Reusable textiles
We sell reusable organic cotton items because repeated use reduces waste. Keep them in use as long as possible.
Reuse as long as possible. End-of-life guidance sits on the product page.
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Protection first
Phone cases
Phone cases must protect your device to reduce breakage and replacement waste. Each product page states the material mix and any testing details we can publish.
Do not put phone cases in kerbside recycling. Use our take-back scheme when offered. If no route exists, use general waste.
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Certifications and proof
You will see references to standards on specific products, for example EN 13432 and ASTM D6400 on compostable kitchen items like cling film. You will also see accreditation logos on the site.
Less packaging. Less mixed material.
Packaging
We keep packaging minimal. We reduce inserts and avoid unnecessary layers. We separate product and packaging so you can dispose of packaging cleanly.
A clear route when disposal is unclear.
Take-back scheme
Some products work better with take-back. You return the item, we sort it, and we route it through an approved process based on material acceptance.
How It Works
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you publish materials on product pages
Yes. Each product page lists the main material and care guidance.
Should I put compostable plastic in my recycling bin
No. Do not place compostable plastics in kerbside recycling.
Should I put compostable plastic in my food waste bin
Only if your council explicitly accepts compostable plastics in food waste.
Do you claim every product is compostable
No. Compostability depends on the product and the standard. We state this on each product page.
How do I contact you about a certificate
Use our contact page and include the product link.
Questions about materials or disposal?
Send us the product link and your question. We reply with the clearest answer we have, including evidence scope where relevant.
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