Eco Info - Down2Earth Materials

As a trusted supplier of sustainable packaging in Ireland we continually invest our time, energy, and resources into broadening our knowledge and understanding of the food and food waste industries through research and training. We feel that this is an important factor in our development as a business and to be able to continually and effectively advise and support our clients and customers.

Biodegradable vs Compostable

Whats the difference?

If an item is ‘Biodegradable,’ it will biodegrade, but the length of time it will take for this item to fully break down is not specified – it could take 1000 years for something that is ‘Biodegradable’ to fully decompose.
If an item is ‘Certified Compostable’ EN13432 Under EU law, it means that this item will break down into nutrient rich soil in under 90 days.

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Compostable items can go in the ‘Food Waste Bin’. When commercially composted they break down into nutrient rich soil in under 90 days. This soil is then used as compost in Ireland, turning the waste into a resource.

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Paper

All of our recycled paper products, such as napkins and paper carrier bags, are manufactured in Ireland and the UK out of 100% recycled paper pulp.

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Recycled Board

Our cups produced from a sustainably sourced board with high recycled content and printed with sustainable vegetable inks.

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Bagasse

This is the dry fibrous residue left after sugar cane fibre has been pressed for juice. It is ideal for producing tableware due to its inherent strength, and can be considered a tree-free paper. Being a waste material to start with means that this is a low impact option.

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PLA

Made from cornstarch, as an ideal replacement for oil-based plastic in many applications. These include films, thermoformed products such as cups and deli pots as well as injection-molded products.

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CPLA

A proprietary combination of PLA, chalk and other biodegradable additives. CPLA is suitable for high-heat applications such as making cutlery and hot cup lids, as it can take temperatures of up to 95°C without any deformation.

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Natureflex

Natureflex is a clear film made from wood pulp. The cellulose fibres in the wood pulp are regenerated into a certified industrial compostable film called Natureflex. Suitable for hot and cold food.

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Biodegradable vs Compostable

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