Sustainable Packaging Solutions

At Elevate Packaging, we pride ourselves on utilizing state-of-the-art technology
to create world class compostable packaging and label solutions.

Sustainable • Recycled • Compostable • Natural • Organic

Our Commitment

We're proud to be the most trusted source for sustainable packaging, all made in USA.  Since our company founding in 2000, we have been fully dedicated to sustainable packaging solutions, with world-recognized leadership in compostable packaging and labels.  We are leading experts and If packaging is not truly and authentically sustainable we do not carry it. It is that simple. This mission and our full transparency has served us well over the years. Our customers trust we will always offer the very best in every category of compostable bags, pouches, labels, and shipping supplies.

Elevate is the leading authority and industry expert for compostable packaging and labels. Our clients enjoy access to the leading sustainable packaging innovations and developments - allowing them to do better for themselves while helping improve our planet.  Transparency and authenticity are at the core of how we do business.  We can provide valuable advice and direction, or work hand-in-hand with a brand seeking an innovative sustainable solution.

We sincerely hope the facts covered here provide enough information to fully describe our sustainability efforts, both with our product offerings and our company culture. If you have any unanswered questions, though, simply ask us, and we will do our best to provide you with the answers you need.  It is our ultimate goal to be your sustainable packaging company!

Compostable Flexible Packaging

Compostable flexible packaging is an excellent sustainable choice. Flexible packaging requires much less less waste than rigid packaging, less transit resource needs, and uses fewer natural resources in production. Elevate Packaging produces better quality flexible packaging with less water and energy consumption, as well as less greenhouse gas emissions, and volatile organic compounds.

Since our beginning in 2000 as the first sustainable packaging company, every decision we make, we take into consideration the impact on the planet, its people, our customers, and our employees. We constantly strive to lower our environmental footprint through innovation, research, continuous improvement, and creative solutions with our customers as well as compost and sustainability interest groups.

Elevate Packaging's leadership in compostable packaging ushers in a new era of innovative sustainable packaging improvements to the world of compostable flexible packaging.  You can count on Elevate as a trusted and reliable partner only providing authentic packaging made from certified compostable materials.  Furthermore, you can count our compostable flexible packaging to have reliable strength and barrier properties on par with conventional flexible packaging.  It is now possible to have the best of both worlds - a strong high-quality compostable zipper stand-up pouch or coffee bag with off-gas valve which is compostable.

Compostable

There is an important difference between the terms biodegradable and compostable.  These terms can be misunderstood and confused.  At the Federal and State level, there are guidelines and laws.  The FTC's Summary of Green Guides is a valuable reference.  The Federal Trade Commission states that all item marketed as biodegradable must break down in a reasonably short period of time after customary disposal - about 1 year.

When it comes to compostable claims, the rules are clear: An item must meet one of two ASTM tests. ASTM D6400 or ASTM D6868. A certification is a sure fire way to know the item has is tested by a company other than the one manufacturing or selling the item.  All our products have certified compostable papers, films, and adhesives. Many of the items are also certified as backyard compostable. If you happen to throw an item that is sold as compostable into your backyard compost bin, it may take a long time for the composting process to occur. A professionally managed facility very closely controls the heat and moisture level of the material which aids and accelerates the process.

Elevate Packaging remains up to date with laws and all products are in full compliance.  Additionally, some states have implemented their own policies and laws. In the state of California plastic bags may not be marketed as "biodegradable", "degradable", or "decomposable", and must comply with ASTM D 6400-04 standard specification to be marketed as "compostable" or "marine degradable".  The only sure fire way is to ask the manufacturer for a third party certification document. 

Recyclable

Many packaging items are recycled after they have served their primary purpose, so it is important to ensure all components of the packaging are truly recyclable. This may seem obvious but there may be paper labels which do not have a recycle-compatible adhesive.

In making our PURE Label product, and all other packaging, we consider the intended end-of-life for each packaging solution and ensure the entire packaging system can be recycled or composted. We do this by manufacturing and providing clients with each component - bag, box, or label - each aligned with the end-of-life goal. To learn more about how to confirm your packaging system complies with the end-of-life goals of your company.

Abundant and Renewable Raw Materials

Our first packaging solutions were based upon tree-free abundant and renewable raw materials.  When we started out in 2000 packaging produced with high recycled content was not common. We used papers made from pulps derived from manila hemp (abaca), water hyacinth, and mulberry. This was a way to preserve forests, use invasive plants, and provide a new eco-friendly packaging solution which could also be recycled easily.  Much has changed for the better.  There is now a wide range of sustainable papers.  To this day we continue to use sugarcane plant fiber waste for some packaging items.

Sustainable Practices

We consider every aspect of what we do when it comes to being a leader in sustainability.

Here are some things we do to be able to produce and internally operate our business as responsibly as possible:

• Manufacture with wind energy

• Design efficient packaging solutions that ship with low footprints

• Find ways to reduce or eliminate the use of materials

• Efficient shipping to save money and our carbon footprint by consolidating shipments

• Minimize energy waste and improve efficiencies in our office

• When packing materials are in good condition, re-use them when shipping outbound

Since our founding in 2000, we remain steadfast and dedicated to providing world-class innovative sustainable packaging.  We strive to Change Packaging, FOR GOOD! 

Trusted experts in creating eco-friendly brand experiences
with recycled, compostable, and recycle-friendly packaging.

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