Topic: Upcycle

CHAMU Tea packaging

Packaging Made From By-Products of Tea Cultivation – The CHAMU material innovation was developed at Kyushu University in Fukuoka, in the tea country of Japan. The name of the newly developed material already hints at both the basic material and its future purpose, as CHAMU is made up of the Chinese phonetic spelling for tea and wood. The stalks, which are a[...]

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Arekapak

Outer Packaging From Palm Leaves – On a study trip to India, Arekapak‘s founders experienced firsthand the environmental impact of the packaging industry – huge piles of garbage mar the country’s beauty. Thus, the urge arose to counteract this deplorable state of affairs with fully circular packaging, while at the same time strengthening the local economy. The first prototypes were[...]

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packVerde

Sustainable Go-Go and Shipping Packaging – The packVerde store offers more than 2,000 articles from the segments to-go disposable packaging and transport/ shipping packaging. All packaging offered is made from renewable raw materials such as wood, paper, bamboo, sugar cane or hemp. Since these are single-materials, they can be disposed of or recycled in a particularly environmentally friendly manner. Product[...]

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Organic Disposable Tableware

Organic Disposable Food Packaging – The store offers a consistently sustainable range of organic disposable food packaging. Many raw materials come from high-quality natural by-products or waste products such as sugar cane fibers or fallen palm leaves, which the manufacturer processes sensibly. Also on offer are products made of bioplastic (PLA) and FSC-certified cardboard – sustainably produced and biodegradable.[...]

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Vegware

Plant-based Compostable Food Service Packaging – Vegware manufactures compostable food packaging from plant-based raw materials, offering a durable and stable product alternative to petroleum-based disposables. Vegware is sold in 70 countries, with distribution throughout Europe, the Middle East, South America and the Caribbean, and operational bases in the UK, US, Hong Kong and Australia. Among other things, the company helps[...]

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Cocoform

Coconut Fiber Packing – ENKEV’s resistant packaging alternative is created by spraying coconut fiberboard with renewable latex. This enables vulcanization and subsequent strength of the material by heating. The smooth surface gives COCOFORM not only a high-quality appearance, but also the desired stability. Countless tons of coconut waste are produced annually because the food industry is only interested[...]

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Packoa

Take-Away Packaging – At Packoa, restaurateurs can source recyclable, biodegradable or compostable packaging solutions that make daily takeaways more environmentally friendly. The retailer from Offenbach am Main offers tableware, cutlery and special boxes for sushi and pizza made from bagasse, recycled material, PLA and bamboo. Product Name: PackoaManufacturer: Packoa Project Status: Concept // Prototype // Market Ready[...]

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Colpac

Environmental Take-Away Packaging – Colpac produces sustainable packaging that can be used in the take-away sector as well as at events. The California manufacturer’s packaging is made from recycled paper, bagasse or rPet. In addition to the packaging, a variety of tableware, cutlery as well as cups are also offered. Product Name: ColpacManufacturer: Colpac LtdProject Status: Concept //[...]

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BioMass Packaging

Supplier From Take-Away Packaging – The American company BioMass Packaging specializes in the distribution of alternative friendly take-away packaging. These consist of both palm leaves, PLA, fruit pulp or recycled paper. In addition to menu boxes, BioMass Packaging offers cutlery sets, bags and cups. Product Name:BioMass PackagingManufacturer: Excellent Packaging & Supply Project Status: Concept // Prototype // Market Ready //[...]

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Gmund Beer Paper

Paper From Hops, Malt and Pulp – The Gmund Beer Paper consists of hops, malt and pulp. Brewer’s grains (solid grain components of the mash), recycled beer labels and cellulose are used to produce the machine-smooth paper. The five colors named wheat, lager, pilsner as well as ale and bock can be customized using offset, screen printing or even embossing. They[...]

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Crush Paper

Recycled Paper With Food Remnants – Crush by Favini is an environmentally friendly paper series, which is produced entirely with green energy. The paper consists of 40% post-consumer waste and 15% organic waste materials. It is made from the remains of various fruits and nuts, as well as coffee and cocoa beans. The rest of the paper is made from[...]

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Landbox

Straw Insulating Packaging – The Landbox is an alternative to conventional polystyrene packaging made of straw. Annually, a large amount of the agricultural by-product remains unused. Landpack uses 1,500 tons of straw per year to press it using thermal processes with steam and pressure. The stalks are preserved and hardly damaged mechanically. Since the market price is €80[...]

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