Earthcycle
(Earthcycle Packaging Ltd.)
Product Overview
Product
Earthcycle
Generic Description
moulded fiber packaging
Company
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Conversion Stage
Converted Package
Package type
Tray/Bowl
Material Type
Wood/Paper >> Molded Pulp Packaging
FDA-compliant for food-contact
Yes
Claims Third party review
- Yes Apr 14 2010
Summary
- At Earthcycle Packaging, we use the design brilliance of nature to turn palm fiber - a natural, renewable resource - into certified home compostable food packaging that is safe and durable, and decomposes within 90-days, making a healthy contribution to the earth.
Manufacturer's description
- Ethical Sourcing
The raw fiber used in production for Earthcycle packaging is sourced from palm plantations in West Malaysia that have been assessed by SGS according to definitions established by the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). We can assure that Earthcycle's sources of raw material have not replaced any primary forest nor converted any Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA) for the purpose of palm oil production.
Compostable
Earthcycle Packaging is certified home compostable (ASTM D6400/D6868). Earthcycle will naturally biodegrade in a backyard, community, or industrial compost.
Renewable Resource
Palm fruit is harvested year-round, and the raw material cycle time for palm fiber is six months.
Product page on supplier's site
Geographic availability
North America
Asia (East & Pacific)
Asia (Central & South)
Australia
Europe
Asia (East & Pacific)
Asia (Central & South)
Australia
Europe
Photographs
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Product Detail: Converted Package
Conversion process
Thermoforming
Added treatments
Grease Resistance
Other: Water Resistance
Other: Water Resistance
Target markets
Cosmetic Fragrance and Bath >> Cosmetics
Cosmetic Fragrance and Bath >> Cosmetic Accessories
Cosmetic Fragrance and Bath >> Prestige Beauty
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Bakery
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Canned Preserved and Dried Food
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Confectionery and Snack
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Grain Seed and Nut
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Meat
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Produce
General Merchandise >> Automotive
General Merchandise >> Electronics
General Merchandise >> Hardware
General Merchandise >> Home Entertainment
General Merchandise >> Housewares
General Merchandise >> Infant Accessories
General Merchandise >> Lawn and Garden
General Merchandise >> Pet
General Merchandise >> Seasonal
General Merchandise >> Stationery: School and Office
General Merchandise >> Toys
Cosmetic Fragrance and Bath >> Cosmetic Accessories
Cosmetic Fragrance and Bath >> Prestige Beauty
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Bakery
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Canned Preserved and Dried Food
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Confectionery and Snack
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Grain Seed and Nut
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Meat
Food and Beverage >> Dry Grocery >> Produce
General Merchandise >> Automotive
General Merchandise >> Electronics
General Merchandise >> Hardware
General Merchandise >> Home Entertainment
General Merchandise >> Housewares
General Merchandise >> Infant Accessories
General Merchandise >> Lawn and Garden
General Merchandise >> Pet
General Merchandise >> Seasonal
General Merchandise >> Stationery: School and Office
General Merchandise >> Toys
Temperature capabilities
Refrigerated, Ovenable, Microwavable
Product state
Solid
Section of the CFR
21 CFR 176.170(c) and 21 CFR 177.1010
FDA Food Contact: Type of food
I. Nonacid, aqueous products; may contain salt or sugar or both (pH above 5.0).
II. Acid, aqueous products; may contain salt or sugar or both, and including oil-in-water emulsions of low- or high-fat content.
III. Aqueous, acid or nonacid products containing free oil or fat; may contain salt, and including water-in-oil emulsions of low- or high-fat content.
IV.A. Dairy products and modifications: A. Water-in-oil emulsions, high- or low-fat.
IV.B. Dairy products and modifications: B. Oil-in-water emulsions, high- or low-fat.
V. Low-moisture fats and oil.
VI.B. Beverages: B. Nonalcoholic.
VII.A. Bakery products other than those included under Types VIII or IX of this table: A. Moist bakery products with surface containing free fat or oil.
VII.B. Bakery products other than those included under Types VIII or IX of this table: B. Moist bakery products with surface containing no free fat or oil.
VIII. Dry solids with the surface containing no free fat or oil (no end test required).
IX. Dry solids with the surface containing free fat or oil.
II. Acid, aqueous products; may contain salt or sugar or both, and including oil-in-water emulsions of low- or high-fat content.
III. Aqueous, acid or nonacid products containing free oil or fat; may contain salt, and including water-in-oil emulsions of low- or high-fat content.
IV.A. Dairy products and modifications: A. Water-in-oil emulsions, high- or low-fat.
IV.B. Dairy products and modifications: B. Oil-in-water emulsions, high- or low-fat.
V. Low-moisture fats and oil.
VI.B. Beverages: B. Nonalcoholic.
VII.A. Bakery products other than those included under Types VIII or IX of this table: A. Moist bakery products with surface containing free fat or oil.
VII.B. Bakery products other than those included under Types VIII or IX of this table: B. Moist bakery products with surface containing no free fat or oil.
VIII. Dry solids with the surface containing no free fat or oil (no end test required).
IX. Dry solids with the surface containing free fat or oil.
FDA Food Contact: Conditions of use
B. Boiling water sterilized.
D. Hot filled or pasteurized below 150 deg.F.
E. Room temperature filled and stored (no thermal treatment in the container).
H.1. Frozen or refrigerated storage: Ready-prepared foods intended to be reheated in container at time of use: 1. Aqueous or oil-in-water emulsion of high- or low-fat.
H.2. Frozen or refrigerated storage: Ready-prepared foods intended to be reheated in container at time of use: 2. Aqueous, high- or low-free oil or fat.
D. Hot filled or pasteurized below 150 deg.F.
E. Room temperature filled and stored (no thermal treatment in the container).
H.1. Frozen or refrigerated storage: Ready-prepared foods intended to be reheated in container at time of use: 1. Aqueous or oil-in-water emulsion of high- or low-fat.
H.2. Frozen or refrigerated storage: Ready-prepared foods intended to be reheated in container at time of use: 2. Aqueous, high- or low-free oil or fat.
Food-contact compliance for other countries
Canadian Food Inspection Agency, No Objection Letter
Subcontract any production?
No
Sustainability Claims
These claims were reviewed by a third party. (What's this?)
Please see important disclaimers and definitions at the bottom of this page.
Source
- Post-consumer content: No
- Pre-consumer content: 100%
- Sustainable forestry certification? Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
- Source reduced? No
Manufacture
- Renewable energy? No
- Greenhouse gas reduction: No
Use
- CONEG documentation? Yes
- Shipping efficiency? No
End of life
- Reusable? No
- Recyclable? The material/product in this element is accepted for recycling in the majority of the communities in the US (60% or more)
- Compostable? Yes
- Waste-to-energy? No
Important definitions and disclaimers
Terms
Definitions and disclaimers
Post-consumer content
Materials generated by consumer, business or institutional sources that have served their intended use or completed their lifecycle and would be destined for disposal had they not been diverted from the waste stream for reuse or recycling.
A complete chain of custody review has not been completed. Anyone purchasing the material/product should conduct their own chain-of-custody review.
A complete chain of custody review has not been completed. Anyone purchasing the material/product should conduct their own chain-of-custody review.
Pre-consumer content
Materials and by-products from manufacturing processes that would be destined for disposal had they not been diverted from the waste stream for reuse or recycling. However, pre-consumer material does not include materials and by-products generated by and commonly reused in an original.
A complete chain of custody review has not been completed. Anyone purchasing the material/product should conduct their own chain-of-custody review.
A complete chain of custody review has not been completed. Anyone purchasing the material/product should conduct their own chain-of-custody review.
Source reduced
Indicates a material or converted package that has been source reduced compared to a current commercial package, either from this company or another, that represents the state of the art for a given package or product type for which this package is suitable.
Greenhouse gas reduction
Refers to the reduction in greenhouse gases achieved in the PRODUCTION of this material or package.
CONEG Heavy metals compliance
Green checkmark, if present, indicates that lab test results were provided to Greener Package. Tests were not performed by Greener Package to ensure the validity of the claim. You must determine if the specific compliance guarantee is suitable for your end use application. Backup documentation is available to prove that this material meets the CONEG heavy metals standards and no heavy metals have been intentionally added.
Shipping efficiency
A reduction in shipping was achieved in transportation of this material/product due to a reduction in shipping volume per case, reduction in weight, or reduction in shipping distance. This must be a comparison to a current commercial package, either from your company or another, that represents the state of the art for a given package or product type for which your package is suitable.
Reusable/returnable/refillable
This material or package is reusable/returnable/refillable for the same purpose as originally designated.
Recyclability
While a material may be recyclable, you must determine if the material, as used in your end use application, will still be recyclable. In other words, adding some finishing options, such as certain inks or special effects may render this material or package no longer recyclable in many communities. In the context of this database, recyclability specifically refers to how widely this package or material is accepted for recycling, not whether it's technically recyclable, regardless of whether facilities exist.
Compostability
There are a very limited number of municipal and institutional composting facilities in the U.S. While a material may be compostable, you must determine if the material, as used in your end-use application, will be compostable. The material or package complies with one or more of these three internationally recognized standards for compostability in industrial composting facilities: ASTM D6400, ASTM D6868-03, or CEN EN13432.
Waste-to-energy
This material or package has an energy value of greater than 5 megajoules per kilogram, thus meeting EU standard EN 13431 standard for waste-to-energy.
Renewable resources
It is expected that the FTC will provide guidance on what constitutes a renewable resource in the next version of the Environmental Marketing Claims guidelines, which is projected to come out in sometime this year. Once they have provided guidance, this claim will be added to this database and the third-party review process.
Important disclaimer about the third-party review process
In order to combat greenwashing, suppliers submitting data have volunteered to have their sustainability claims reviewed by a third-party. Third-party reviewers take a look at supplier documentation to check that it supports the claim, but make no attempt to verify or review documentation submitted for technical accuracy. Therefore, third-party reviewed claims do not constitute a statement of compliance with any laws or regulations, or a legal opinion as to the compliance of the language used in any claims or an approval or endorsement of product or services by Greener Package or the third-party. A review of materials by Greener Package and the third-party should not be used as a substitute for doing your own due diligence regarding supplier claims or seeking comprehensive professional advice about your particular packaging/product environmental claims.
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