Earthshell Packaging

[VeganMegan]

This looks like a very promising company and product. Just what this disposable world needs! I haven't seen it in any stores that I go to so I'm not sure if it's available in my area. It sounds like it is very environmentally friendly! :thumbsup:


EARTHSHELL PACKAGING (http://www.earthshell.com/)

EarthShell® Corporation is a technology company and innovator of a revolutionary development in food service packaging. Our business model is to license our technology to leading manufacturers of food service disposables who will manufacture, market and distribute EarthShell Packaging® to quick-serve restaurants, food management companies, the U.S. government, universities, leading retailers and more. It is specifically designed with the environment in mind, from the beginning to the end of its product life cycle – and beyond.

Patented, innovative technology allows us to combine simple, abundant, renewable materials, such as limestone and starch, into a material that, like leaves and grass, is 100 percent biodegradable and recyclable through composting. The result is a line of high quality, new-to-the-world food service packaging that is environmentally preferable and price-competitive to paper and plastic alternatives.

[jenbizagogo]

Wow! That sounds wonderful! I'm gonna keep an eye out for it here, too! Than VeganMegan!

[penfold]

could be a good thing...relative to the situation today.

but limestone - renewable??? :confused:

nooo disposables! no !no! noooooooooooooo!!!!!!!

[madpogue]

Peacemeal, our local veggie restaurant, uses Earthshells for carryouts. It's cool; you just throw it in the compost. Dr. Michael Greger, creator of veganmd.com, was in town last night (I'll post about it in the appropriate place), and we ate at Peacemeal after his talk. I told him about Earthshells and he asked "can you eat them?"

You gotta be careful, however, not to leave food in the shell for too long, 'cuz it'll start getting soft (exactly what it's s'pozed to do).

They also make a 12 oz. bowl. But it's more of a serving bowl than a take-out/storage bowl. You can put a loose-fitting styrene lid on it, but it's not suitable for deli soup take-out. I've been looking for something like that for the food co-op where I volunteer.

Maybe as the company matures they'll expand their product line.

[Dandelion]

Dr. Michael Greger is gonna be speaking at the Chicago Earthsave potluck!
Good stuff?
Oh we better take this conversation else where. (http://www.veganrepresent.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=514)