Better Earth Substrate Matrix

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Our Commercially Compostable Substrates

Molded Plant-based Fibers Comprised of tree-free, sustainable and renewable resources rather than fossil fuels. This lowers the product’s carbon footprint, and ensures they are completely compostable in commercial facilities.

Bamboo

Available in:

Made of compostable bamboo pulp. With its long

Clamshells, Plates, Bowls, Trays

fibers, bamboo allows for strength and durability. Ideal for many food applications with moderate

Eco-Bamboo Collection

Two Piece Collection Bowls and Fiber Lids

moisture content ranging from lightly fried to table side to go. Natural tan color.

Sugarcane

Available in:

Made from bagasse, a byproduct of sugar

extraction. Sugarcane comes in classic white

Sugarcane Collection Clamshells, Plates, Platters, Bowls, Trays

and natural (unbleached) and is ideal for many

Portion Cups (unbleached)

food applications.

Clarion Collection (unbleached)

Wheatstraw

Available in:

Made from a blended bagasse and wheatstraw

pulp, a seldom used byproduct from wheat grain

Element Collection Clamshells, Plates, Platters, Bowls

harvesting. Wheatstraw makes for a more robust container that is better suited for heavier food applications. Unique marbled natural look.

Southeastern Ag Fibers

Available in:

Made of a blend of high-yield domestic feedstock

crops, including switchgrass, sorghum, miscanthus, as well as other regenerative ag fibers grown in the Southeast by local American farmers. Looking for Made in the USA? This is the one for you! Natural color and perfect for heavier food applications.

Farmer’s Fiber Collection Clamshells, Plates, and Bowls


Bio-resins Made from raw materials such as corn instead of fossil fuels, ensuring compostability and a lower carbon footprint.

PLA

Available in:

Our PLA, or polylactic acid, is made from corn

Cold Beverage Collection

and is a sustainable and compostable bioplastic

World Wraps PLA Mineral Paper

that is free of non-renewable petroleum. Clear

Two Piece Collection & Better Bowl Collection Clear PLA Lids

PLA is ideal for cold or fresh applications and crystal clear food presentation. It is also used for

Clear PLA Windows in Better Boxes

our cutlery wrappers, PLA mineral paper, as well

PLA Lining in Hot Beverage Cups, Hot & Cold Food Containers, and Better Box Collection

as lining our packaging for leakproof performance

Cutlery Wrappers

while retaining compostability.

CPLA

Available in:

CPLA is crystallized polylactic acid, which has

CPLA Cutlery Collection

higher heat tolerance and strength than PLA.

Hot Cup Lids

It is dishwasher safe and can be reused.

Food Container Lids

Perfect for hot & cold applications. Ask us about

Better Bowl Lids

customizing the color of your CPLA items.

Responsibly Sourced Paperboard Comprised of paper sourced from responsibly managed forests or made from renewable plantbased resources, preventing the loss of natural forest cover.

FSC White Paperboard

Available in:

Comprised of raw materials that meet FSC’s forest

Hot Beverage Cups

management standards, which prohibit the harvest

Hot & Cold Food Containers

of rare old-growth forest, prevent the loss of natural forest cover and prohibit the use of highly hazardous chemicals. Can withstand boiling water, and is dualseamed for exceptional strength.

Bamboo Paperboard

Available in:

Made from plant-based renewable bamboo. Want to

Custom Branded Bamboo Hot Cups or Food Containers

remain tree-free? This is the one for you! Our bamboo paperboard products

Better Box Collection

are typically lined with PLA. Great for hot

Square Better Bowl Collection

and cold applications.

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