Paperboard with compostable laminate

Grounded’s Plantmade™ paperboard with a compostable laminate allows a 100% plant based packaging material with a high barrier to moisture, heat and oil. It is primarily used for hot and cold cups and for food trays.

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Sustainability

Carbon reduction

Fossil fuel reduction

Non-toxic inks

Recyclable paper

Renewable materials

Certifications

FSC

The Good

Completely compostable (or biodegradable) in both home and industrial compost conditions
Does not break down into micro-plastic particles
The use of compostable materials in food packaging aids in the development a functioning circular economic system. This is particularly important areas where there is significant contamination
The increased use of compostable materials creates market demand that will lead to the development of important composting infrastructure
Reduces reliance on fossil fuels and increases the use of renewable plant-based materials
Promoting the development of a composting waste stream also helps to address the problem of the excess waste to the landfill (in the form of food scraps) which has a significant contribution to greenhouse gas emissions

The Bad

Despite the exciting opportunity compostable films and laminates represent to develop a productive circular economy, currently rates of composting are low
If compostable bioplastics end up in a landfill, over time they will generate methane, a greenhouse gas far worse for the environment than carbon dioxide
There is a lot of misinformation in relation to compostable materials and they lack universally-accepted labelling and certification standards

Raw materials

Cornstarch

Cornstarch, a renewable material derived from processed corn kernels, is extensively utilized in sustainable packaging production, offering versatility in forms like films, foams, and plastics, with the added benefit of compostability, thus minimizing landfill waste.

PLA

Derived from renewable resources like cornstarch, Polylactic Acid (PLA) possesses properties akin to conventional petroleum-based plastics.

Paper

Paper plays a critical role in packaging as a versatile, sustainable, and cost-effective material, widely used for its protective properties, eco-friendliness, and branding potential.

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