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Yahoo
22-07-2025
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Eco Guardian Launches Canada-Wide eCommerce Store for Sustainable Food Packaging
Buy Local. Ship Fast. Serve Sustainably. NEWMARKET, ON, July 22, 2025 /CNW/ - Eco Guardian, a leading Canadian innovator in eco-friendly food and beverage packaging, proudly announces the launch of its Online store, offering fast and easy access to premium, compostable packaging solutions for businesses and households across Canada. bamboo food bowl, forest collection, food container (CNW Group/Eco Guardian) Whether managing a café, organizing an outdoor event, planning a party, or stocking a breakroom or home office, Eco Guardian now delivers high-performance, sustainable packaging—right to your door. Now Open: Customers across the country can shop a curated selection of compostable and recyclable products, including: PLA-lined coffee cups and compostable lids Forest Collection bamboo food containers Elegance Collection Bagasse plates made from sugarcane fiber Paper food containers and durable birchwood cutlery A full range of BPI Certified, compostable, recyclable, and biodegradable food service and tableware options Sourcing sustainable food packaging has never been easier for time strapped consumers and busy owner- operators. The store is ideal for: Independent cafés and coffee shops Restaurants and Food trucks Grocery and convenience stores Family gatherings, birthdays, weddings, catered events, and camping trips Office kitchens and staff breakrooms Reducing plastic waste has never been easier. Launch Offers Same-Day Shipping for orders placed before 12 PM (local time zones where available) 50% Off Shipping during the store launch celebration Proudly Serving Customers Across Canada From Toronto to Vancouver, Halifax to Calgary, St. John's to Winnipeg—Eco Guardian is your national partner in Sustainable packaging. To meet growing demand, Eco Guardian is opening a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Aurora Ontario to produce Made In Canada hot and cold cups and paper food containers, further reinforcing its commitment to local production, sustainability, and innovation. "Eco Guardian is committed to helping Canadians reduce plastic waste without sacrificing quality, performance, or speed. Our eCommerce platform empowers foodservice operators, offices, and everyday households to make sustainable choices—conveniently and locally." — Anil Abrol, CEO, Eco Guardian Eco Guardian – Clean Products. Pure Future. eco guardian inc., sustainable packaging, made in canada (CNW Group/Eco Guardian) SOURCE Eco Guardian Cision View original content to download multimedia:
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Business
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Emerald Ecovations Launches New Line of Sustainable Molded Fiber and PLA Compostable Foodservice Products
New Range of Over 50 New Products Include Tree-Free and Plastic-Free Solutions to Combat Deforestation, Plastic Pollution, and Food Waste HUNTINGTON, N.Y., July 22, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emerald Ecovations, a leader in sustainable solutions for foodservice and janitorial industries, proudly announces the launch of over 50 additional compostable molded fiber and clear PLA Plant to Plastic® foodservice items. This innovative lineup furthers Emerald Ecovations' commitment to supporting green practices across foodservice industries. "We are thrilled to introduce these groundbreaking products, each designed with the dual goals of environmental responsibility and performance excellence," said Ralph Bianculli, CEO of Emerald Ecovations. "Our molded fiber and PLA solutions help our customers significantly reduce their environmental footprint, directly contributing to measurable savings in trees, water, plastics avoided, and compostable waste diverted from landfills." The new molded fiber products, proudly manufactured in the USA, include clamshells, plates, burrito bowls, and lunch trays. These products use miscanthus, a rapidly renewable plant which Emerald Ecovations believes deeply in, having recently acquired a miscanthus facility in Arkansas. These tree-free items significantly contribute to combating deforestation and are compostable. Unlike many products in the market, Emerald Ecovations' molded fiber solutions contain no added PFAS chemicals, ensuring safer and healthier foodservice operations. Complementing the molded fiber collection, the new PLA product line—featuring clear cold cups, salad bowls, deli containers, and clamshells—addresses the urgent need to eliminate petroleum-based plastics. Derived from renewable plant sources, these PLA products offer superior clarity, durability, and certified commercial compostability, effectively helping to reduce plastic pollution and landfill usage. To further support the rollout, Emerald Ecovations will host an informative webinar showcasing product details, benefits, and sustainability impact. Product images and further information will be available on request. Products are accessible immediately through Emerald Ecovations' distributor network or by direct inquiry at About Emerald Ecovations Emerald Ecovations is on a mission to end deforestation and plastic pollution by providing sustainable products for everyday essentials such as coffee cups, paper plates, toilet paper, and more. Our products are tree-free, plastic free, & toxin free. View source version on Contacts Alex ViolaDirector of Marketing and Communications marketing@ 5164960000
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Business
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Huhtamaki expands sustainable offerings with new ice-cream cups
Sustainable food packaging solutions provider Huhtamaki has introduced a new range of compostable ice-cream cups. The cups are designed to be compostable both in home settings and industrially, as well as recyclable, providing a viable alternative for the ice-cream market. They are made from certified paperboard that is responsibly sourced and features a biobased material coating, which reduces reliance on fossil-based plastics, maintaining plastic content below 10%. The new cups are now available for purchase, offering a sustainable option that does not compromise on quality or performance, according to the company. Huhtamaki stated that this initiative is part of its strategy to promote sustainability and assist customers in minimising their environmental impact. Huhtamaki foodservice packaging president Fredrik Davidsson said: 'Our new ice-cream cups demonstrate Huhtamaki's expertise in paperboard and barrier technologies, as well as our dedication to sustainable innovation. 'We are proud to offer a product that not only meets the highest environmental standards but also delivers the high quality our customers expect.' In April 2025, Huhtamaki acquired Zellwin Farms, a US-based producer of moulded fibre packaging, known for its recycled paper egg cartons and trays. With over 20 years of experience, Zellwin Farms serves clients in the Southeastern US from its single manufacturing site. Its products use recycled paper materials collected from the local area. Huhtamaki provides sustainable packaging solutions for food, beverages, and personal care products. The company employs approximately 18,000 staff members across 36 countries and 101 locations. It reported net sales of €4.1bn ($4.7bn) in 2024. "Huhtamaki expands sustainable offerings with new ice-cream cups" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Business
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Preferred Packaging Introduces New Recyclable and Compostable Fiber Trays for Packaged Meals
GreenStream™ fiber trays for packaged meals Peelable liner with tab for easy removal NORCROSS, Ga., July 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Preferred Packaging, a division of C-P Flexible Packaging, has launched GreenStream™ fiber trays for packaged meals. Made from natural plant fibers, GreenStream™ multi-compartment fiber trays are compostable and curbside recyclable in municipalities with paper recycling collection systems. The microwave-safe, freezer-safe, ovenable fiber tray includes a peelable liner designed with a tab for easy removal when composting or recycling the tray. This eliminates food particles that could otherwise prevent the tray from being recycled. The PFAS-free tray also provides strength, oil resistance and moisture resistance with no leaking or discoloration. Composed of bagasse plant fibers and manufactured responsibly without generating wastewater, GreenStream™ fiber trays are an ideal solution for brands converting to sustainable packaging and complying with EPR laws. The engineered surface of the fiber tray is compatible with Preferred Packaging's recyclable and compostable lidding films, as well as a wide variety of other lidding films. 'GreenStream™ fiber trays give prepared meals a sustainable packaging upgrade without sacrificing performance,' says Chadd Floria, General Manager of Preferred Packaging. 'We engineered our fiber trays to provide brands with an economical solution that reduces environmental impact and complies with evolving packaging regulations.' Preferred Packaging also offers Affirm™ recyclable and compostable lidding films, as well as OmniSeal™ high-efficiency sealing equipment designed to accommodate all volumes and budgets. Additional information can be found at About Preferred PackagingPreferred Packaging is a trusted manufacturer of integrated packaging systems for prepared meals, including multilayer flexible films, thermoformed containers, and tray sealing equipment. The company joined the C-P Flexible Packaging family in 2021, fueling additional growth and expansion. Preferred Packaging is the exclusive manufacturer of Affirm™ lidding films and OmniSeal™ tray sealing equipment. For more information on Preferred Packaging's efficient solutions for packaging prepared meals, visit About C-P Flexible PackagingFounded in 1958, C-P Flexible Packaging is one of the top flexible packaging manufacturers in the U.S., supporting the growth efforts of many leading consumer packaged goods companies. A portfolio company of First Atlantic Capital, C-P operates ten manufacturing plants across North America and employs over 1,000 people. The company brings together a full portfolio of flexible packaging formats spanning HD printed rollstock, premade pouches, shrink sleeves, stretch sleeves, poly bags, roll-fed labels, peel and reseal packaging, cold-seal flow wrap, compostable and recyclable flexible packaging. For more information on C-P Flexible Packaging, visit Photos accompanying this announcement are available at CONTACT: Editorial contact Amanda Dahlby VP - Marketing 800 815 0667 adahlby@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CTV News
16-07-2025
- Science
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Saint Mary's University students transforming seaweed into compostable plastic
Saint Mary's University students transform seaweed into compostable bioplastic that could be used to make grocery bags. A recent engineering graduate from Saint Mary's University is working to eliminate the use of single-use plastic. 'Last year, working on a research project, I wanted to change something from an idea into a reality and then from there we found 'Alaagi' where we are creating bioplastic using seaweed,' says Sheheryar Khan, CEO and founder of the group. Khan says Alaagi means change in Greek and that's exactly the message they want to convey. Their goal is to transform seaweed into a compostable type of plastic. 'Seaweed grows everywhere in the oceans and is a material that is free and governments pay us to use it, or to extract it and we can use that to make our plastics,' says Khan. Khan says they are ensuring the seaweed is harvested in a sustainable way. When the collected seaweed samples are cut halfway so the ecosystem is not disrupted. The team is currently able to make soft and flexible films, and eventually they plan to create hard and rigid plastics that are all compostable. 'We are testing for stuff like durability, barrier properties and then we would apply for certifications such as compostability and food safety and hoping to have that in before the end of the year,' says Khan. Bioplastic bags are the first product they are creating and those will be ready to hit the market in the next few months. But their end goal is to break into the food packaging industry. 'We are targeting the food packaging industry to remove plastics that are used in the single-use plastics industry, such as wrapping sandwiches, wrapping seafood and meat,' says Khan. Khan says none of this would be possible without the university providing the space and the professors, as well as the Enactus team and co-op students. 'When it's in the beaker, it's all liquid and the second you put it in the trays it gels and you can peel it and you can come back like 10 seconds later and it's an actual film, which is super cool,' says student Brianne Lawton. 'At the start I was just scanning through research articles, and doing all the starter stuff you have to do. But now going back and looking at my organization and all my notes versus my notes now, it's a crazy difference. Now I can identify all the important information that is going to be useful whereas before I was like, well, this could be helpful.' 'We are part of the Hult competition, we are the top 22 teams in the world out of 15,000 that participated and we are going to London, UK, with my teammates Vaishali and Tyler for $1 million in September,' says Khan. Khan's two teammates, Vaishali Sachdeva and Tyler MacLean, helped him and Alaagi compete against 56 international teams. Now it's on to stage four of the Hult Prize competition: the Global Accelerator. Khan says a victory would bring them even closer to their goal of removing plastics 'That one million would go towards creating more of these plastics and we would love to have our own facility to create these samples and supply the companies that we are in talks with and it would really mean a lot in terms of bringing people that have expertise in this field,' says Khan. The team just won the national Enactus competition and are heading to Thailand for their world cup this fall. 'A chance to have an impact on the lives of the people after us, the next generation and to help make science better and more innovative,' says Lawton. Sheheryar Khan Sheheryar Khan is the founder and CEO of Alaagi. (Source: Emma Convey/CTV News Atlantic) For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
