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Compostable Materials

Compostable food packaging is made from a variety of plant-based materials devired from nature. Check out our Materials Guides below for more information.


Bioplastics and Biobased Polymers

Bioplastics and Biobased Polymers

plant-based plastics derived from renewable materials
Bioplastics include PLA, PHA, tPLA and cPLA which can be molded into a variety of compostable containers and supplies.

Guide to Bioplastics

PLA food packaging

PLA Polylactic Acid

Bioplastic Made From Plant Sugars
For food and drinks served cold or room temperature, we offer a line of compostable clear cups and containers made from PLA.

Guide to PLA

Wheat Straw Fiber Products

Wheat Straw FIber

Fiber Made From Agricultural Feedstocks
Wheat straw fiber is made from the leftover stalk after wheat grains have been harvested. It can be molded into durable and sustainable food packaging.

Guide to Fiber

Recycled Paper Food Containers

Recycled Paper

Post-consumer recycled paper
Recycled paper is increasingly popular in packaging, offering compostable options for cups, containers, and bags.

Guide to Recycled Paper

Guide to TPLA & CPLA

tPLA & cPLA

PLA with upgrades!
tPLA adds talc for strength in utensils, while cPLA is crystallized for heat resistance in cup lids—both are sustainable plastic alternatives!

Guide to TPLA & CPLA

Sugarcane Fiber products

Sugarcane Fiber/Bagasse

Fiber made from sugarcane stalks
This renewable fiber is a byproduct of sugarcane farming using the leftover sugarcane stalks. It can be molded to make trays, cups, bowls and more.

Guide to Sugarcane Fiber

Cellophane bags

Cellulose

Bioplastic made from wood
Our compostable cellophane bags are made from NatureFlex™ cellulose, a clear, plant-based film that’s food-safe and a popular alternative to plastic.

Guide to Cellophane

Bamboo Products

Bamboo

The exterior sheath or entire bamboo plant
Bamboo is a fast-growing, renewable plant with steel-like strength and is ideal for durable utensils, tableware, and even paper-based cups and bowls!

Guide To Bamboo

PHA Straw

PHA

Bioplastic derived from canola oil
PHA straws look and perform like plastic but are compostable, marine-safe, and break down naturally without harming wildlife or creating microplastics.

Guide To PHA

molded fiber containers

Perennial Grasses

Fiber Made From Miscanthus and Switchgrass
Sustainable and regenerative, perennial grasses have emerged as one of the most promising natural resources for creating compostable and biodegradable packaging.

Guide To Miscanthus and Switchgrass

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