The term sustainability seems to be everywhere at the moment. It often gets thrown about where it really doesn’t belong. Here at The Powder Patisserie we take sustainability seriously, from our flour to our butter we give you the reassurance that you’re not only buying responsibly, but also one that sources the best quality sustainable ingredients.
In recent years, the culinary world has witnessed a significant shift towards sustainability, and the realm of baking is no exception. Sustainable baking is an approach that prioritises social responsibility, and economic viability throughout the entire baking process. This means sourcing ingredients responsibly, minimising waste, for example using pre-weighed ingredient pouches so you aren’t left with big bags of ingredients you’ll never use. It also means using energy-efficient appliances, and opting for eco-friendly packaging. By embracing sustainable practices, bakers can reduce their environmental footprint, support local economies, and contribute to a healthier planet. As consumers become increasingly conscious of their ecological impact, sustainable baking not only addresses these concerns but also sets a new standard for delicious, responsible indulgence. By using only the essentials in your kitchen you help to promote a less buy-on-bulk approach in society, and saves you money as you’re buying just what’s needed instead of every ingredient.
Traditional baking, while beloved for its tasty results, poses several environmental issues. The extensive use of non-organic ingredients often involves harmful pesticides and fertilisers that degrade soil health and pollute water sources. Additionally, the transportation of these ingredients over long distances contributes to significant carbon emissions. Another environmental impact of baking that must be considered is that conventional packaging materials, such as plastic and non-recyclable paper, generate waste that often ends up in landfills. These practices collectively contribute to a substantial ecological footprint, underscoring the need for more sustainable baking alternatives.
At The Powder Patisserie we’re committed to change the way baking impacts the environment. One thing we do to help this is by only using biodegradable and recycled materials for our shipping packaging and pouches. We also source our ingredients from Europe only, meaning we use exclusively authentic ingredients, the same as traditional bakers in France. One other thing we do to reduce waste is donating cooked products that haven’t sold to local community groups and charities, helping even more people access amazing baked goods and making sure nothing goes to waste.
Sustainable baking offers numerous benefits, such as reducing carbon footprints through the use of locally sourced. Energy-efficient practices and eco-friendly packaging minimise energy consumption and waste, respectively. These methods support local farmers, decrease plastic pollution, and foster healthier eating habits. Overall, sustainable baking contributes to environmental conservation and promotes a more ethical and resilient food system.
Unlike other big brand competitors, we keep production small, we make almost all products to order which minimises food waste, and in turn reduces our environmental impact. We also promote the reuse of our packaging, such as our tins, perfect for storing your cakes or a selection of pouches in, and our pouches are re-sealable so you can use them for things like add-ons, such as chocolate shavings or chopped nuts to take your bakes to the next level. We also sell the perfect sized reusable moulds made from silicone so they’re reusable for as many bakes as you like! We’re also keen whenever we cater for corporate clients or markets, that we do as much baking in one go as possible, never letting the oven cool and being organised with your batch baking means you’ll use less energy, better for the environment and for your wallet when the bills are due!
We, as bakers, can all help contribute to sustainable baking, in many ways. By using small businesses like ours with low impact supply chains and minimal waste practices our carbon footprint reduces significantly compared to using supermarket ingredients and buying more than the needed amount of ingredients, leading to kitchen waste and harming the environment, and your wallet! So the next time you’re heading to the kitchen to make a sweet treat, choose to bake with a method and a company that is proud to be minimal impact and environmentally conscious like The Powder Patisserie.
