Bagasse
Bagasse is the fibrous pulp leftover from sugarcane or bamboo stalks. It has a sturdy and durable feel to it, and the bleached color makes it aesthetically pleasing.
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Commonly found in: hot cups, hot cup lids, deli pots, clamshell boxes, soup bowls, salad bowls, plates, cutlery, cup holders, food containers
Take-out Packaging
Paper packaging is a great option when made sustainably and ethically. All of our paper-based products are FSC certified throughout the entire supply chain. With PE coatings, paper products are waterproof and grease-resistant. Keep in mind this is non-compostable but still better than other plastics.
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Commonly found in: hot cups, hot cup lids, cold cups, deli pots, soufflé pots, clamshell boxes, soup bowls, salad bowls, folded food boxes, flow wrap, trays, bags
Polyethylene Terephthalate
PET is used to make durable and lightweight clear plastic packaging that is very common in cold cups, and food packaging. When PET packaging is recycled correctly, it helps reduce plastic waste in our environment. PET accounts for 70% of the recycled plastic in the United States.
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Commonly found in: cold cups, cold cup lids, deli pots, souffle pots, clamshell boxes, soup bowls, salad bowls, sushi box, trays, bento boxes, thali
Polypropylene
PP is one of the most commonly used plastics found in products ranging from food containers to textiles. PP has high-temperature resistance, is very lightweight, and is hard to break. It must be recycled properly and rinsed thoroughly to reduce plastic waste.
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Commonly found in: hot cup lids, cold cups, cold cup lids, deli pots, souffle pots, clamshell boxes, soup bowls, salad bowls, plates, cutlery, trays, bento boxes
Polylactic Acid
PLA, or polylactic acid, is a biodegradable and bioactive thermoplastic derived from renewable resources, such as corn starch or sugarcane. It is one of the most commonly used bioplastics globally due to its eco-friendly nature and versatility.
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Commonly found in: cold cups, cold cup lids, deli pots, souffle cups, clamshell boxes, soup bowls, salad bowls, straws, flow wrap
Aqueous coating is a water-based, environmentally friendly coating that dries quickly when applied to printed materials. This coating is clear but also has the capability to create a satin, soft-touch or glossy finish.
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Commonly found in: hot cups, hot cup lids, cold cups, cold cup lids, deli pots, souffle pots, clamshell boxes, soup bowls, salad bowls, plates, folded food boxes, straws, flow wrap, sushi boxes, trays, bento boxes, thali
Paper with PLA coating is a more sustainable option than Paper with PE coatings. PLA is derived from plants, making the product compostable and biodegradable. However, these products can only be composted at industrial facilities.
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Commonly found in: hot cups, hot cup lids, cold cups, cold cup lids, deli pots, souffle pots, clamshell boxes, soup bowls, salad bowls, plates, folded food boxes, flow wrap, sushi boxes, trays, bento boxes, thali
Plastarch Material
Cornstarch is used to produce biobased products such as cutlery, plates, souffle pots, and clamshell lunchboxes. These are made from a Cornstarch and PP blend which makes the product strong and great for hot and wet foods whilst maintaining its eco background.
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Commonly found in: cold cups, deli pots, souffle pots, clamshell boxes, soup bowls, salad bowls, plates, cutlery, straws, sushi boxes, trays, bento boxes, thali
Disposable Utensils
Birchwood packaging is made from wood that is sustainably sourced. Products are usually lighter in color and are a great eco-friendly alternative to plastic. Birchwood is perfect for food packaging as it is sturdy and resists both hot and cold temperatures.
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Commonly found in: plates, cutlery, trays, bento boxes
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