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Crafted from unbleached bamboo fiber, the 100% compostable clamshells are free of PFAs, wax, and plastic linings, making them a sustainable choice for foodservice packaging. 

The new additions bring their extensive experience and expertise to elevate Better Earth's mission to strengthen the circular economy by leading sustainability initiatives across the value chain.

Manufactured by Novolex brand Bagcraft®, the new wrap is laminated and insulated to keep food tasting fresh as it moves from the freezer to thawing and re-heating, and while it’s held under heat at the point of sale.

Company cites its manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe as contributing to better pricing and faster lead times.

More and more consumers are concerned about the environmental impact of the packages they use, and restaurant and take-out supplies are no exception.

Just as intriguing as the statistics behind KU’s and Gonzaga’s storied basketball successes are the statistics behind foodservice carry-out, which is the focus of one of this month’s feature stories as it relates to packaging.

Vanguard clamshell is the first molded fiber item made with no added PFAS to be approved by the Compost Manufacturing Alliance.   

The two companies will partner to provide sustainably-made products using Dry Molded Fiber technology.

The demand for processed and packaged foods is rapidly growing among the younger generation due to their hectic lifestyle, which leaves them with no time to prepare homemade meals.

Home Chef considered the most wasteful, whereas Blue Apron deemed the least wasteful, with 50% of its packaging recyclable.