Company expanding Climate Smart Packaging
line, adding new team members
ATLANTA,
July 9,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Better Earth, a leader in 100%
certified compostable foodservice packaging solutions, is proudly
announcing their B Corp certification. This prestigious
accreditation underscores Better Earth's dedication to
transparency, social and environmental leadership, and regenerative
circularity within the restaurant and food service industries.
As part of the B Corp Certification, Better Earth
will donate a portion of profits to initiatives that promote
regenerative agriculture, waste reduction, and carbon drawdown.
They have also restructured their business to become a "Public
Benefit LLC," formally incorporating their social and environmental
mission. The leadership team, shareholders, and employees are
united in their commitment to foster a positive impact on the
environment and society.
"Achieving B Corp certification is a significant
milestone in our journey toward a sustainable future," said Better
Earth CEO Joseph Bild. "Our comprehensive sustainability plan
includes an Employee Equity program, cultivating the development of
composting infrastructure, and an unwavering commitment to
reinvigorating the land that produces our packaging."
Central to Better Earth's sustainability strategy
is the expansion of the availability of their Climate Smart
Packaging line, specifically the Farmer's Fiber collection. This is
the first compostable foodservice packaging to pursue domestic
sourcing of perennial grasses that regenerates soil and sequesters
one ton of carbon per acre, per year.
The Climate Smart Farmer's Fiber Collection:
- Is made from a blend of rapidly renewable native perennial
grasses like miscanthus, switchgrass, and sorghum, which
improve soil health, sequester carbon, and can be grown on
underutilized land to boost farmers' income.
- Produced through an innovative manufacturing process that
utilizes nearly 60% clean renewable energy, and all remaining
emissions are offset through the company's regenerative carbon
offsets strategy in partnership with Cloverly.
- Benefits over 40 Southeastern U.S. farmers and landowners
with long-term contracts, aiding rural growth and job
creation.
- Is manufactured locally in Tennessee, unlike most molded fiber products
imported from Asia or South America, enhancing the local
economy.
- Supports a closed-loop system that includes
commercial compostability of used packaging and manufacturing
byproducts as compost to enrich agricultural land.
"Achieving B Corp certification underscores
Better Earth's steadfast vision and mission from the outset,"
stated Savannah Seydel, VP of
Sustainability at Better Earth. "The introduction of our Climate
Smart Packaging Collection marks just the beginning of our efforts
to propel the foodservice industry towards a regenerative, circular
future."
To support its growing market presence and assist
customers in achieving their sustainability goals, Better Earth has
welcomed several new team members including April Hodge, Human Resources Manager;
Ariel Tiscareno, Territory
Manager for Northern California;
Isadora Moultrie-Simon, Sales
Consultant in The Bahamas; and
NJ Roseti, Project Manager. All bring extensive experience
and a commitment to sustainability and environmental advocacy.
Better Earth will be exhibiting the Farmer's
Fiber Collection, as well as its full line of 100% commercially
compostable products, at the 2024 NACUFS Conference (Booth #805) in
Louisville, Kentucky from
July 18-19, 2024.
For more information about Better Earth's
commitment to sustainability, visit
https://becompostable.com/better-earth-b-corp-status/.
About Better Earth
Better Earth is a
leader in sustainable foodservice packaging solutions. We offer a
full range of commercially compostable products, including plates,
bowls, trays, containers, cutlery, cups, and lids. Our product line
is made entirely from sustainable materials such as bamboo,
sugarcane, FSC Certified paper, and bio-based resins, making them a
viable alternative to traditional plastics and virgin wood fiber
packaging. Better Earth's products meet ASTM and EN standards for
compostability. As a Certified B Corporation, Better Earth is
committed to helping customers meet their sustainability goals and
strengthening the circular economy by leading sustainability
initiatives across the value chain.
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SOURCE Better Earth