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When it comes to running a sustainable business not only do you have to make important decisions on your product, but also on sourcing, packaging, and many other areas. If you’re currently looking at starting a business, or are considering switching your existing business to a more eco-friendly model, it can be difficult to know where to begin!Eliminate Wasteful PackagingIt can be tempting to jump right in. Of course! You want to be able to buy e …

The popularity of flexible packaging has been rising rapidly in recent years - and for good reason! Stand-up pouches and other types of flexible packaging have many advantages over traditional rigid packaging. You can reuse compostable stand-up pouches to store kitchen scraps and food waste. When full, simply place the entire bag in the compost!Advantages of flexible packaging Packaging production typically requires a high amount …

Conventional plastic bags remain in landfills for centuries. For a more eco-friendly option try our  compostable cello bags! Elevate Packaging are one of only a few suppliers of compostable cello bags in the U.S. Made from compostable biofilm, our cello bags reduce the impact on our planet. The compostable biofilm is derived from FSC-certified wood-cellulose . Not only are these bags compostable, but they are also vegan and non-GMO.Eco-F …

Not only is compostable foodservice packaging beneficial for the environment, but it is beneficial for the composting process itself. Compostable products are most commonly used as a tool to divert organic waste to composting. Products such as food service containers and scrap collection bags aid in the collection of food scraps. Because of this, it is often assumed there is little value in the compostable products themselves. What is Feedsto …