At MYOM, we’re rethinking milk from the ground up, not by making small tweaks to packaging, but by redesigning the system behind how oat milk is made, moved, stored and enjoyed.

Based on lifecycle analysis, MYOM delivers one of the lowest-impact oat milk systems available in the UK, combining significantly lower carbon emissions, reduced packaging, and less household waste.

MYOM reimagines milk from the ground up. Instead of shipping heavy cartons filled with 90% water, we send a light, oat milk premix that you simply shake with water at home. This small shift creates big impact.

Every litre of MYOM delivers:

• 81% lower carbon footprint than dairy
• ~50% lower carbon footprint than typical carton oat milks
• 83% less packaging
• 87% less transport weight
• Zero refrigeration required
• Less household waste thanks to make-only-what-you-need convenience

Our mono-material PP5 pouches are widely recyclable, and MYOM uses British oats, keeping supply chains short and emissions low. In December 2024, global innovation platform Springwise recognised MYOM as a breakthrough in low-waste milk systems.

If you’re looking for oat milk that tastes incredible and makes sense for the planet, MYOM is one of the most sustainable choices you can make.

At MYOM, we’re rethinking milk from the ground up. Not by making small tweaks to packaging, but by redesigning the entire system behind how milk is made, moved, stored, and enjoyed. Why? Because here’s the truth:

Milk is 90% water. So why are we still shipping it around the country when it comes out of every tap?

In 2025, shoppers want to know:

• What is the most sustainable oat milk in the UK?
• Which oat milk has the lowest carbon footprint?
• How do dairy, plant milks, and concentrates compare?

This page gives clear, data-backed answers written in plain English, with sustainability built into every sentence.

Dairy milk is one of the most resource-intensive foods in modern diets. It drives:

• High greenhouse-gas emissions
• Heavy land and water use
• Cold-chain distribution
• Short shelf lives
• High levels of household waste

Plant milks help, but most still rely on the same outdated model: shipping heavy, bulky liquids in complex, hard-to-recycle cartons. The MYOM sustainability thesis is built around one simple question:

If milk is mostly water, why are we paying the environmental cost of transporting it?

By removing water from the supply chain and sending a lightweight, shelf-stable premix directly to homes, MYOM reduces emissions, packaging, waste, and logistics footprint without compromising taste or nutrition.

MYOM is a 7× concentrated liquid oat premix you shake with water at home. It looks like honey, mixes instantly, and creates creamy, silky oat milk without gums or stabilisers.

Why this matters

• Your water replaces factory-added water
• Pouches replace heavy cartons
• No refrigeration needed until after MYOM is made
• Only make what you need
• Lighter to ship = lower emissions

MYOM isn’t an alternative milk. It’s a better milk system. Period.

Transporting liquid is one of the most avoidable sources of carbon in the food system. As Springwise, the global sustainability innovation platform, highlighted when profiling MYOM:

“MYOM addresses the absurdity of transporting high-water-content products by removing water from the supply chain entirely.” (Springwise, Dec 2024 — “New Low-Waste Oat Milk Products”)

Shipping less weight means using fewer trucks, consuming less fuel, requiring no cold storage, and achieving better pallet efficiency, all of which lead to lower emissions per serving delivered. This is how MYOM dramatically reduces transport emissions across its entire lifecycle.

The comparison below shows system-level differences per litre equivalent. Figures are indicative and reflect average industry benchmarks; actual impacts vary by brand and formulation.

Environmental Impact Comparison (Per Litre Equivalent)

Most people assume cartons are the “eco-friendly” option, but the truth is more complicated. Cartons are made from bonded layers of paperboard, polyethylene and aluminium. These layers are fused together, meaning most UK facilities cannot fully recycle them.

MYOM uses a simpler, better alternative:

• Mono-material PP5
• Recyclable with yoghurt pots and margarine tubs
• Only 6 grams of material
• No aluminium
• No bonded layers
• No specialist recycling facilities required

Less material in. More successful recycling out. A lighter footprint overall.

A sustainable milk should be simple, and MYOM is made with simple ingredients:
No gums. No stabilisers. No emulsifiers. No Dipotassium Phosphate and No additives to “fix” overprocessing.

Shorter ingredient lists mean:

• Fewer processing steps
• Fewer supply chain miles
• Lower energy use
• A cleaner nutritional and environmental profile

In the UK, 500 million litres of milk are thrown away every year, much of it because people can’t finish a carton before it expires. MYOM solves this structurally.

Why MYOM reduces waste

• 12-month shelf stable
• Make only what you need
• No bulky cartons spoiling in the fridge
• No panic pouring before expiry

The result?

10–15% less household milk waste, simply by changing the format.

Sustainability isn’t just about low carbon. It is about improving the impact at every stage of a product’s life.

On the Farm

Oats already require 80% less land, 80% less water, and produce far lower emissions than dairy.

During Manufacturing

MYOM’s process avoids water removal, homogenisation, stabiliser addition, and other energy-heavy processing steps.

Distribution

In distribution, MYOM requires no refrigeration, uses a much lower transport weight, allows for higher pallet density, requires fewer trucks, and results in lower overall energy use.

In the Home

MYOM offers an extended shelf life, lets you make only what you need, and helps you generate less waste.

End of Life

MYOM uses mono-material PP5 pouches that are widely recyclable in UK kerbside collections, check with your local authority for local guidance. Outer cardboard packs are 100% recyclable and made from sustainably sourced forestry materials.

MYOM’s approach has been recognised internationally.

Featured by Springwise: December 2024

“New low-waste oat milk models that eliminate the need for shipping water.”

Springwise — a global innovation intelligence platform — tracks breakthroughs shaping a cleaner, smarter, more sustainable food system.

Their feature highlights MYOM as a leading example of distribution-level sustainability innovation.

Read the feature:

https://springwise.com/conscious-consumers/innovation-food-drink-new-low-waste-oat-milk-products/

Is MYOM the most sustainable oat milk in the UK?

Based on packaging weight, transport emissions, and lifecycle performance, MYOM delivers one of the lowest-impact oat milk systems available in the UK.

Are MYOM pouches recyclable?

Yes they are PP5, accepted in kerbside recycling across the UK.

Does MYOM require refrigeration?

No. Refrigerate only after making.

Is MYOM healthy?

Yes fortified with vitamin B12, D3, iodine and contains no gums or stabilisers.