Pizza Shops: Here’s a Smarter, Sustainable Swap You Haven’t Made Yet
Small Item, Big Impact
You know that little plastic tripod hanging out in your pizza box? It may look harmless, but it’s quietly contributing to a massive plastic problem. Millions of these plastic pizza savers are tossed out every week, most of them are non-recyclable, single-use, and made from petroleum-based plastic. Now, multiply that by the billions of pizzas delivered each year, and suddenly that “little table” looks like a big waste.
At HAY! Straws, we think it’s time to rethink your pizza packaging starting with the tiniest piece.
What Is a Pizza Saver, Anyway?
Invented in the 1980s, the pizza saver (also lovingly called the "pizza table") was designed to prevent the box lid from crushing the cheesy goodness inside. It does the job, sure—but at a cost to the environment that’s hard to ignore. These small plastic pieces are often overlooked in the conversation around single-use plastic alternatives, but they’re used everywhere, every day.
Why Plastic Pizza Savers Are a Problem
Most plastic pizza savers are made from polypropylene, a petroleum-based plastic that isn’t curbside recyclable and rarely gets reused. Once they’re done saving your slice, they end up in landfills, oceans, or incinerators. And because they’re so small, they often fly under the eco-radar escaping both scrutiny and recycling bins.
When your restaurant is committed to takeaway pizza sustainability, it’s easy to think big: compostable boxes, plant-based utensils, and recyclable napkins. But tackling tiny plastics is part of building a truly sustainable pizza packaging strategy.
Our Compostable Pizza Saver: A Better Way to Deliver
Meet our compostable pizza saver, a smart little fix to a giant plastic problem.
Made entirely from 100% bamboo, it’s plastic-free and plant-based—just like all our HAY! Straws’ products—, and (did we mention?) patent pending.
Yes, it’s the first of its kind.
This is more than just an eco-friendly pizza accessory. It shows your business cares about presentation and the planet.
Our sturdy bamboo pizza savers are strong and reliable, perfect for delivery and on-the-go service. They perform like plastic or bioplastic, but without harming the environment. Ours are made from natural materials and break down in compost not in landfills.
Designed with Pizza in Mind and More
The HAY! Straws® compostable saver has a clever, space-saving design with two interlocking pieces. That means more savers per shipment, fewer storage headaches in your kitchen, and a smaller carbon footprint from freight. And here’s the kicker—it’s not just for pizza.
Catering professionals love it as a tool to keep cling film off delicate dishes during transport or storage. Think of it as a simple, effective upgrade for your catering packaging ideas without the waste.
For Pizza Shops That Care About Packaging
If you run a pizza shop, operate a carry-out or delivery restaurant, or manage events as a caterer, this biodegradable pizza box center support is a no-brainer. We designed this eco-friendly pizza box spacer for food businesses that want to improve their packaging without greenwashing or over-complicating things.
Like all HAY! Straws® products, this topping protector is built for real-world service — helping prevent pizza sticking to the box lid in transit. It's the ideal carry-out pizza accessory and a sturdy, zero-waste alternative to single-use plastic supports, made for businesses that care about sustainability without compromising quality or convenience.
Swap Plastic for Plant-Based Today
Whether you’re running a neighborhood pizzeria, managing high-volume takeout, or catering events, this carry-out pizza accessory fits right in. It’s compact, lightweight, and flat-packed for space-saving storage. And unlike plastic, it’s plant-based, compostable, and biodegradable — no guilt, no greenwashing.
