Product Forming Technology
Be Green Packaging has developed proprietary thermoforming technology that allows us to create custom packaging designs featuring 1.5 degree draft angles. Our advanced processes are environmentally sound utilizing only heat, water, and pressure to mold our plant fiber composite material into an array of shapes and sizes. With two operational facilities and a third currently under development, Be Green’s production capacity can accommodate orders as small as 100,000 and as large as 500 million.
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Forming technology highlights >> CNC machine for custom molds in-house >> 1.5 degree draft angles >> Reverse draft features >> Horizontal and vertical wall embossing >> Mesh-free forming >> PMS® color spectrum
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Engineering
Be Green Packaging now has the capability to produce designs with draft angles as steep as 1.5 degrees—a first in the plant fiber packaging industry. Whether your company is looking to convert existing packaging into a sustainable format or create a custom design, our engineering team can accommodate your needs. With state of the art CAD and modeling software, we are able to conceptualize any design in house before sending it off to our prototyping facilities. logo embossing or debossing
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Engineering highlights >> 1.5 degree draft angle capability >> In-house design and prototyping >> Versatile CAD capabilities • Solidworks
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• IGS
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• STP
• Unigraphics, etc.
>> Mechanical testing capabilities • Tensility
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• Compression
• Peel
• Elasticity
• Ship
>> Environmental analysis any PMS uncoated color
• LCA’s • Water footprints
nested pieces for structural support matched metal trim for flangeless product built-in compartmentalization for accessories 1.5 degree draft side walls
• Carbon footprints • Wal-Mart scorecarding
Manufacturing
Be Green Packaging manages with JV partners two state of the art manufacturing facilities in China. Our locations are near major sea and air ports, which allow us to ship goods to any distribution point globally. We also have the ability to deliver and sell anywhere in Asia. Our manufacturing facilities in China are exclusive to Be Green Packaging and carry a high A Be Green technology training degree of built session at our China II factory in security. Be Green Packaging does not use co-packers or outsourcing for our manufacturing. Our facilities are open to inspections and audits by our customers and/or their agents. Be Green facilities have a well documented and important variety of internationally recognized certifications including both AIB and Intertek. In the United States, Be Green is in the process of building out our first manufacturing facility
in South Carolina. This will give Be Green a manufacturing footprint in the United States and production is set to commence in QIV 2013.
Manufacturing Highlights >> Production capacity from 100,000 to 500Â million >> State of the art automatic forming equipment >> Global logistics >> 99.2% production accuracy Auto-trimming equipment at our China II facility
Distribution
Be Green Packaging has developed an extensive network of distributors throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Europe and China, providing easy access to truly sustainable packaging for nearly any location in North America. With the ability to ship to any major port on the planet, there is no destination our products cannot reach. In 2012, Be Green launched a web-based business to business retail store at begreenpackagingstore.com in order to allow smaller restaurants and businesses access to our packaging without having to go through larger distributors. We also distribute our products online at begreenpackagingstore.com.
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Distribution highlights >> Shipping to major ports worldwide >> Extensive network of distributors in North America >> Full traffic movement transparency >> QAD Enterprise Resource Planning software >> In-house staff of logistics and transportation professionals
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Food Service Packaging
Be Green Packaging has developed a comprehensive line of Cradle to Cradle™ certified compostable and recyclable foodservice packaging perfect for restaurants and retail food businesses. Whether you need supermarket trays, souflee cups, plates, clamshell containers, or our award-winning sushi trays, we’ve got you covered. We offer an array of industry standard sizes and shapes and can also manufacture to custom specifications if needed. Order any of our food service products from begreenpackagingstore.com.
Food service fiber highlights >> Certified: Cradle to Cradle™ >> Certified: Non-GMO >> Certified: AIB >> Certified: USDA Bio-Preferred >> Certified for compostability: BPI >> Certified recyclable: Western Michigan University >> Global distribution >> Oven / freezer / microwave safe >> Grease and moisture resistant
Consumer Packaging
Be Green Packaging has pioneered a proprietary custom design process for companies looking to manufacture unique, environmentally friendly packaging for their consumer product lines. Our engineering team collaborates with end users, package design firms, industrial designers and global fulfillment houses to develop customized packaging designs in our advanced 3D modeling software. Once prototype designs are received and finalized, we move into full production. With two manufacturing facilities and a third planned for Q IV 2013, we can accommodate orders of any any size from 100,000 to 500 million.
Leading information source for the packaging industry features Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power packaged in Be Green orange-colored tray.
CPG highlights >> DuPont Diamond Award for Packaging Excellence – 2011 >> Procter & Gamble “Touching Lives, Improving Life” Award –2010-2011 >> Justmeans Social Innovation Award for Best Product Design – 2012 >> Green Innovation Award (USGBC) – 2012
Third-Party Certifications
Be Green Packaging is the only plant fiber packaging company to hold over seven certifications from some of the world’s most prestigious international environmental and social certification bodies. As a triple bottom line company, we are committed to putting the health of people and the planet on par with profits. Our company is committed to integrity and transparency in all of our operations and we have gone the extra mile to back up all of our claims with independent testing and review via established international authorities with the highest standards.
Environmental and social certifications >> Cradle to Cradle™ Silver Certified >> Biodegradable Products Institute Certified Compostable >> Western Michigan University Certified Recyclable >> Non-GMO Project Verified >> USDA Certified BioBased Product >> AIB International Inspected & Certified >> Intertek Inspected & Certified
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Social Responsibility
Be Green Packaging is committed to the triple bottom line philosophy which places people and the planet on par with profits. We are deeply committed to supporting the local communities in which we operate as well as a select group of international charitable organizations. Be Green’s vision is larger than simply providing the most innovative sustainable packaging on the market — we are committed to making the world we live in a better place for all.
People / planet / community >> The Whole Planet Foundation >> The Organic Center >> The Santa Barbara Community Environmental Council >> Experience Green South Carolina >> The Santa Barbara International Film Festival >> The Organic Soup Kitchen
In July 2012, CEO Ron Blitzer, hosted by the Whole Planet Foundation, traveled with other interested parties to Brazil to visit micro-lending clients.
>> Conscious Alliance
Awards
Be Green Packaging’s innovative line of foodservice and consumer goods packaging has received multiple awards from some of the packaging industry’s most respected companies and organizations. Quite simply, Be Green Packaging is taking plant fiber technology to the next level with our proprietary thermoforming technology, allowing us to create nearly any shape and color imaginable.
Award Highlights >> DuPont Diamond Award for Packaging Excellence – 2011 >> Procter & Gamble “Touching Lives, Improving Life” Award – 2010-2011 >> Justmeans Social Innovation Award for Best Product Design – 2012 >> Responsible Packaging Award (collaboration with Genji Sushi) – 2011
South Carolina
Located on 30 acres in Jasper County, South Carolina, Be Green Packaging currently distributes finished goods, performs R&D, and both picks and pulls orders for our Business to Business online store from this location. This 100,000 square foot facility was purchased with the specific goal of manufacturing in the USA.
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Current aerial view of Ridgeland, South Carolina. Note the agricultural planting of fiber, and the water retention and irrigation water source
Be Green Packaging’s South Carolina manufacturing facility when operational (Q IV 2013) will qualify as Gold LEED Certified, will meet Cradle to Cradle manufacturing protocols and will form food service
and industrial products made primarily from domestic wheat straw. Strategically located 45 miles from the Port of Savannah, Georgia, this new plant will be one of the first domestic plant molding fiber packaging facilities in the United States.
South Carolina Highlights >> LEED Certified building >> Cradle to Cradle™ manufacturing protocols >> Domestic sourcing of raw materials >> Food service and CPG products >> State of the art stormwater reclamation system >> Strategically located next to Port of Savannah >> First US-based plant fiber manufacturing facility