Tag Archives: Biodegradable

New! Paper Tube Packaging now available on GlobeGuardProducts.com

June 12, 2013 | By Dennis Salazar

3 new stock sizes of paper tube packaging

Paper tubes are a very popular form of packaging for many different products including candles, beauty products, cosmetics, fragrances, and gourmet confections. They are even used to create a unique, upscale package for some soft goods such as tee shirts, swim wear and baby/children’s clothing.

For many customers the minimums for custom printing paper tube packaging are out of reach, or they simply need more flexibility in terms of how they decorate their packaging for retail, promotional or other purposes. For that reason we are pleased to offer our first group of stock tube packaging with other sizes and varieties to follow.

The Natural Collection is now available in our … Read More

Globe Guard® Biodegradable, Eco Friendly Insulated Shipping Box Coolers are now a stock item!

May 6, 2013 | By Dennis Salazar

NEW Globe Guard 12x12x12 cooler shipping box

Our Globe Guard® Reusable Cooler tote is a very popular product this time of year for personally transporting your favorite food or beverage to any summer gathering. It is a great product, however, it is not insulated nor designed for shipping purposes.

For temperature sensitive products shipping via UPS, FedEx or USPS, ranging from pharmaceuticals to special dietary foods and complete meals, we create custom insulated shipping boxes. These boxes are custom designed to maintain the required temperature for an extended period of time, usually 48 to 72 hours depending on the application. They are typically insulated with biodegradable foam as a green alternative to EPS/Styrofoam coolers.

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For the Environmentally Conscious Foodservice Operator: Eco-Friendly Food Trays are the Real Deal

August 15, 2012 | By Allen King

In response to the requests from many of our customers for a food boat that looked “natural”, we located a line of food trays we hadn’t seen before in the marketplace. Instead of white trays printed with the usual red plaid design, here were food trays that were kraft in color and unprinted! Our Natural Kraft Food Trays have become one of the most popular products at our webstore (http://biomasspackagingstore.com/). Our customers love this simple product for two reasons: Price and Performance.

Our natural kraft food trays represent simplicity itself and are a visual definition of “green food packaging.” They are unbleached and unprinted, so they’re less processed … Read More

Another Nail In the Coffin of Polystyrene: Sustainably Sourced Cold Cups

May 23, 2012 | By Dennis Salazar

Here at BioMass Packaging, we’re always on the hunt for planet-friendly substitutes for everyday products. This is part of our ongoing mission to green the waste stream of foodservice operators, especially those that utilize single-use serveware. As a reader of this blog, I’m sure you’re well aware of the environmental hazard posed by polystyrene cups (sometimes referred to by its brand name, Styrofoam).You may have noticed that many establishments that provide cold cups for water, soda and other drinks have generally switched to paper-based cold cups. Of course, this is something to be applauded but we think we can all do better because paper isn’t always the best solution.

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Five Best Non-Tree Paper Packaging Solutions

May 10, 2012 | By Rich Cohen

Keeping up with the newest sustainable packaging alternatives is like keeping up with the latest techie gadgets. The sustainable packaging market is evolving rapidly, and yesterday’s top alternative fiber option may have been replaced with a new sustainable option. We’re happy to see the great momentum and on-going development in sustainable packaging and adhesive labels. Let’s look at some of the latest and greatest in sustainable packaging and labels.

Here are five hot, new products in non-tree packaging, paper and labels. All are available now.

Mushroom Packaging is one of the hot success stories in sustainable packaging. EcoCradle’s mushroom-based packaging is a great replacement for EPS, EPP and EPE foams.… Read More

Beautiful 100% Recycled Gift Wrap for Mother’s Day

April 25, 2012 | By Buffie Baril

Who ever said recycled gift wrap couldn’t be beautiful? Here at Nashville Wraps, we were one of first distributors of high gloss recycled gift wrap. Now we have the largest selection of wholesale gift wrap in the industry.

We carry solid colors and gorgeous prints for not only Mother’s Day, but also other occasions like Christmas, wedding, baby, Valentine’s Day and many more designs.

Many of our gift wraps are now printed on 90%-100% recycled paper. The best part is they are all made in USA to help support American jobs. This should make any mother proud!

To continue the green theme, you can also select from lots of eco-friendly … Read More