Bears Ice Cream
Bears Ice Cream Imaginarium is an independent ice cream business rooted in strong circular values, and a proud Three-Star member of Circular Kitchens. Plastic-free from the start, Bears has long prioritised local and seasonal sourcing, working closely with Kent producers and shaping its menu around what is fresh and available. Since joining Circular Kitchens, the team has deepened this approach by tracking the origin and ecological status of ingredients and continuing to increase the share of organic produce. Their journey embodies what Circular Kitchens is all about: a commitment to improving how they source, serve, and operate. This example truly reflects how creativity, quality, and circular principles can work hand in hand.
Bears Ice Cream's Sustainability Journey
One Star
- Replace customer-facing single-use plastics
- Reduce food waste to the minimum.
- Recycle and compost waste.
- Treat staff fairly and support the community.
Two Star
- Track origin and region of supplies.
- Track ecological status of supplies.
- Source products responsibly.
- Be water & energy efficient, and switch to renewable energy where possible.
Three Star
- Increase the local content of all of our inputs over time.
- Increase the organic/ecological status of all of our inputs over time.
- Avoid single use plastics upon delivery.
- Communicate region and eco-status to customers.