ClickEat is rethinking the future of food packaging by replacing single-use plastics with compostable, plant-based alternatives that return safely to the earth. Founded in Chile by Oscar Herrera and José Allard, the company was built on the belief that everyday products can fight climate change if designed for circularity. Today, ClickEat produces certified home-compostable cups, cutlery, and containers that serve the hospitality, travel, and food industries across Latin America and the United States. Every product they create diverts waste from landfills, reduces plastic pollution, and gives businesses and consumers a way to align daily choices with a healthier planet.
The ClickEat Origin Story
Oscar Herrera grew up seeing the environmental impact of plastic waste in his own community. Beaches and rivers that should have been thriving ecosystems were littered with plastics that would never disappear. With a background in business and social innovation, Oscar teamed up with designer José Allard to find a better way forward. They believed that the materials used for everyday food packaging did not have to come from fossil fuels or poison the environment for centuries. Together, they built ClickEat to prove that packaging could be both functional and regenerative.
The company began by testing biodegradable materials and quickly realized the importance of full certification and compostability. It was not enough to offer products that claimed to be “green.” They needed to guarantee that their packaging could safely return to the soil, even in a home compost bin, without leaving behind microplastics or toxins. By combining design expertise with environmental science, Oscar and José created products that were beautiful, practical, and fully aligned with the principles of the circular economy. What began as a bold experiment in Chile has grown into a cross-continental operation, with partnerships in both Latin America and the United States and a growing reputation as one of the most credible voices in the fight against plastic waste.
How ClickEat Is Making A Positive Impact
ClickEat’s products are designed to solve one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time. Each year the world produces hundreds of millions of tons of single-use plastics, most of which end up in landfills, rivers, and oceans. ClickEat’s certified compostable products offer a practical alternative that reduces waste at the source. When used and disposed of properly, they become part of the soil again, creating a regenerative loop instead of a toxic legacy.
The company is also deeply committed to equity and community. By operating as a Certified B Corporation, ClickEat holds itself to the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility. They work closely with food service providers, hotels, airlines, and tourism businesses to help them transition away from plastics, often providing education and systems change alongside their products. By focusing on local production and supply chains, ClickEat not only reduces emissions but also creates fair jobs and economic opportunity.
ClickEat’s impact is visible in numbers. Each ton of compostable material they produce represents thousands of plastic items kept out of circulation. For hotels and travel companies, switching to ClickEat means reducing their footprint, meeting sustainability goals, and offering guests a tangible way to align their values with their choices. For consumers, it means enjoying food and travel experiences without the guilt of contributing to plastic pollution.
Why the UnTours Foundation Invested in ClickEat
We invested in ClickEat because they are tackling one of the most urgent issues of our time with creativity, integrity, and scale. Plastic pollution is choking our oceans, harming wildlife, and fueling climate change. ClickEat has shown that there is another way. Their home-compostable products are not just alternatives but replacements that work for businesses, delight customers, and regenerate rather than destroy. ClickEat also reflects the values we look for in our investees as they are certified as a B Corporation, and committed to equity throughout their operations. Their model is both scalable and replicable, which means their impact will only grow as more hotels, airlines, and food businesses adopt their products.
How You Can Support ClickEat
You can support ClickEat by purchasing their products and by asking your favorite hotels, restaurants, and cafes to make the switch. Every product that ClickEat replaces keeps waste out of our oceans and landfills and brings us closer to a circular economy where nothing is wasted. If you work in hospitality or tourism, partnering with ClickEat is a simple and powerful way to meet your sustainability goals while giving your guests a better experience.
