Down2Earth Materials Vegware

Eco packaging and
your journey to
zero waste
your zero
waste
plan
You are your own ecosystem
You choose your waste systems
You are in the perfect position to go
zero waste!
the
Vegware
story
A green business success story in
UK, Europe and Worldwide.
• Manufacturing the world’s best eco packaging
since 2006
• The first and only completely compostable
packaging firm operating globally
• Winner of over 40 sustainability, innovation
and business awards since 2009
• Partnered with Vegware in 2010 to bring completely compostable
packaging to the Irish market.
• Offering Ireland’s largest range of compostable packaging
• Winner of Cré Composting Association of Ireland Industry Award to
the Sector
• Winner of Repak
Sustainable Development
award
the
problem
Conventional packaging uses a mix
of materials with different recycling
streams.
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various plastics
paper, card
polystyrene
metals, foils
films
• Are they from a renewable, sustainable
source?
• Contaminated with food waste, they become
very tricky to recycle, so the options are often:
landfill or incineration
the
Vegware
concept
‘completely compostable’
• recycled or renewable materials
• compostable in its finished form,
ie. shares the same waste stream
as food waste
• independent certification for entire
range
In foodservice, compostable packaging
= the only solution for zero waste!
ü completely compostable
ü recycle with food waste
ü other bins now cleaner &
easier to recycle
know your
terminology
Compostable = can biodegrade quickly
Biodegradable
=
can break down
naturally, with
microbes, warmth
& moisture
Compostable
=
can biodegrade
in under
12 weeks
Only compostable packaging can break down
quickly enough to be recycled with food waste
our eco
materials
All plant-based and plastic-free
•
Sugar cane fibre (bagasse)
• Recycled or sustainably-sourced paper and card
• Cornstarch bioplastic (PLA, CPLA)
• Clear films made of wood pulp (Natureflex)
• palm leaf
• water-based coatings.
cutlery
All available from
hot cups
& extras
deli &
salad
bags &
sheets
All available from
takeaway
boxes &
tableware
food
cartons
sandwich
boxes
All available from
cold
cups
soup
containers
& lids
Big picture packaging
before
use
low impact
Low-carbon, recycled or renewable materials
delivered with our sustainable and traceable supply chain.
in
use
after
use
because green tastes better
Vegware is practical and stylish, and people love
the look and feel good factor of our eco materials.
the key to zero waste
You can't recycle food with plastic in it,
and you can't recycle plastic with food on it.
Recycle used Vegware with food waste, and
everything else is cleaner and easier to recycle.
Beyond packaging
Brand enhancement, innovation and environmental consultancy
For each order we quantify:
• Carbon saved
• Virgin materials saved
• Potential landfill diversion
In 2013, Vegware customers
saved 925 tonnes of carbon
That’s like cancelling out the
carbon from 578 flights from
London to New York
food
waste
network
• Down2Earth are forging links with the organics
recycling sector
• Members of Composting Association of Ireland
• Building trust from the waste sector
• Ensuring our customers can have their food
waste and Vegware composted after use
zero
waste
support
Helping our customers maximise all recycling
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Bespoke bin signage
Staff training and engagement
Green days
Posters and table talkers
design
services
We manufacture…and we love custom printing!
Communications support
• Case studies
• Joint PR
• Enter awards
Let’s shout about your sustainability successes
case
study
PitaPit
• Global healthy eating quick
service brand
• Now launched in UK
• Full range of branded eco
packaging from Vegware
ü Helped set up food waste
recycling
ü Created bespoke bin signage
ü Staff training sessions
your
greenest
supplier
We really care about the detail
• 3rd party compostability certification for full range
Standing out in the market by backing up our
environmental claims. No greenwash!
• We are implementing ISO9001 and ISO14001
Good management for a sustainable future.
• Carbon Trust Carbon Management Plan
Operational changes for a carbon reduction of
13% over 5 years.
• Environmental Policy
Sustainability is not an add-on – it’s the core of
our business. Our strict environmental criteria
inform all our decisions and activities.
• The most rigorous food migration certification
We have invested in third-party laboratory food
safety testing for all Vegware. We see it as an
investment in trust.
Any questions?
Get in touch!
www.down2earthmaterials.ie
Your key contact is
John Lynch,
Senior Sales Executive
jlynch@down2earthmaterials.ie
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