As an alternative to petroleum-based paper, plastic and polystyrene (styrofoam) packaging, EARTHBOUND has introduced the first brand of biodegradeable food containers to Jamaica, which provide the convenience of the traditional, plastic, paper and foam packaging with the advantage of being healthier and environmentally friendly. Our products are distributed to an island-wide clientele of food service operators: hotels, quick service and fine restaurants, cafes and school cafeterias.Concerned too with the negative impact of the disposal of plastics and non-biodegradable items on our environment all have seen the wisdom of offering their clientele EARTHBOUND foodservice products:Earthbound Biodegradable Food Packaging Company Limited found in Kingston, Jamaica. We are committed to our vision and mission, to develop and market an environmentally preferable alternative to food packaging products. EARTHBOUND continues to “Protect Jamaica’s Environment by marketing preferable, alternative, sustainable food-packaging solutions that are environmentally friendly.” Why......our health is compromised by the use of Styrofoam and the burning of our landfills which are filled to overflowing with disposed-of petroleum-based paper, plastic and polystyrene packaging; and by the pollution levels of our oceans and water-ways from the dumping of non-biodegradedable containers.
The following details demonstrate the life-cycle inventory features of our products, which are environ preferable from the first step of raw material extraction, usage, to final stage of disposal. 1.Consumes less electricity, water, and energy to produce 2.No use of wood 3.No use of fossil fuel to produce 4.No bleaching and no coating 5.Produce no liquid, solid and gas waste 6.All excess trims are reused as raw materials 7.All excess water is recycled
1.All natural agricultural fiber from sugar and wild reed 2.Non- Toxic, no pesticide residues 3.Non- Genetically modified
1.100% biodegradable organic fertilizer. 2.Compostable into organic fertilizer. 3.Recyclable in conventional paper stream. 4.To be stored in sunless room with max relative humidity 99%.