Sustainability
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So what will we be eating and drinking in 2023?
Opinion - If 2022 had a sense of humour, it kept it to itself. War in Ukraine, one of the wettest winters on record, and the rising cost of almost everything tried many Kiwis’ patience. But it wasn’t all bad: on the plus side, butter was finally back. Once considered a no-go t...Read more -
How to Use Empty PLA Non Woven Rolls as Compostable Seed
As spring unfurls its brightness, all sorts of things start to sprout—leaf buds on the tree branches, bulbs peeking up above the soil and birds singing their way home after their winter journeys. Spring is a time of seeding—figuratively, as we breathe in fresh, new air and literally, as we plan ...Read more -
HOW MUCH CAN A STAND UP POUCH HOLD?
If we were to make a list of frequently asked questions, this question would have definitely appeared in the top 3. It comes to the mind of every curious client irrespective of the kind of stand up bag they are interested in. An honest and most accurate answer to this question is: It depends. A s...Read more -
Coffee chains trial fully compostable cup – Becky Johnson reports
PLA COMPOSTABLE PAPER CUP. Water or coffee cup made of cellulose with a layer of PLA. This PLA layer is 100% food grade, whose origin is corn plastic PLA from raw materials. The PLA is a plastic of vegetable origin obtained from starch or sugar cane. This makes these cups more environmentally re...Read more -
Eco Coffee Bags: Fully Compostable Package Coffee Bags
It’s taken almost a year of R&D but we’re finally excited to announce all our coffees are now available in totally eco-friendly coffee bags! We’ve worked hard to develop bags that meet the highest standards for sustainability and are truly eco-friendly. ABOUT THE NEW ...Read more -
What is compostable packaging?
Not sure which type of mailer is best for your brand? Here’s what your business should know about choosing between noissue Recycled, Kraft, and Compostable Mailers. Compostable packaging is a type of packaging material that follows the principles of the circular economy. Instead of ...Read more -
Plastic Teabags Release Billions of Microparticles and Nanoparticles into Tea
Plastic free tea bags? Yes, you heard that right… Tonchant manufacturer 100% plastic free filter paper for teabags, LEARN MORE HERE Your cup of tea might contain 11 billion microplastic particles and this is due to the way the tea bag is engineered. According to a recent Canadian study at McGill...Read more -
The Truth About Compostable Coffee Bags
Can you compost your coffee bag? As someone with a coffee-drinking habit, leftover bags regularly pile up in my kitchen. I was thinking about this when a bag of beans from Ashland, Oregon’s Noble Coffee Roasting showed up, thanks to my Misto Box subscription. I noticed a small label at the botto...Read more -
PLA paper cup for hot and cold drinks. Cup made of cellulose with PLA coating, fully biodegradable and compostable.
PLA paper cup. Water or coffee cup made of cellulose with a layer of PLA. This PLA layer is 100% food grade, whose origin is corn plastic PLA from raw materials. The PLA is a plastic of vegetable origin obtained from starch or sugar cane. This makes these cups more environmentally responsible, ...Read more -
2022 World Barista Champion: Anthony Douglas, representing Australia
The World Barista Championship (WBC) is the preeminent international coffee competition produced annually by World Coffee Events (WCE). The competition focuses on promoting excellence in coffee, advancing the barista profession, and engaging a worldwide audience with an annual championship event...Read more -
What is a biodegradable seed planting bag?
What is a Biodegradable Seed Sprouting bag? This is a premium zero waste seed sprouter bag. Made from high quality non woven fabric and it is safe for the environment. Sprouting without soil or chemical additives. It can sprout multiple types of seeds. Perfectly size for starting flowers, herbs,...Read more -
Non-GMO Project Verified products saw steep sales growth, study finds
TONCHANT’S PLA CORN FIBER TEABAGS ARE COMPLY WITH NON-GMO STANDARDS WHICH OWN CLARIFICATION DOCUMENTS. Brief: Non-GMO Project Verified items saw much steeper growth rates than other products between 2019 and 2021, according to a report from the Non-GMO Project and SPINS. Sales of frozen pr...Read more