Ask the Collective

What sustainable glassware alternatives are available for drinks service?

Members have identified a few emerging options, though none yet offer a complete solution across all drink types. **Edible/Consumable Options:** - **Stroodles** — edible biscuit/wafer cups that work well for coffee-based drinks (hot or cold). Members report they were effective at events, though experienced some leakage when customers ate the cup while the drink was still inside. Not suitable for ice-based cocktails. - **Pernod Ricard portfolio** — the group invested in an edible glassware provider a few years ago; specific product details require further research. - **Mousehall** — reported to have used edible cups at events (specific product details not provided). **Gap in the Market:** Members noted a clear unmet need: no one has yet found a seaweed-based or similar sustainable "glass" product suitable for cocktails and ice-based drinks. This appears to be an opportunity worth exploring.