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Why Marine Biodegradable Straws Are So Important
Could something as small as a plastic straw really have an impact on our planet? The truth is that, while seemingly innocuous, single-use plastic straws contribute significantly to marine debris, threatening ocean wildlife and entire ecosystems in the long term. In...
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UrthPact’s Certified Compostable Straws are good for your customers, environment, and business
Straws may not be #1 on your list of sustainable packaging objectives. However, single-use plastic bans, including straws, are impacting multiple cities, counties, and states across the US and other parts of the world. We all know the benefits of eliminating or...
UrthPact Launches New Disposable, Home Compostable Black Straw for Use in All Food Service Venues
Leominster, MA. (July 5, 2022): UrthPact – the leader in compostable foodservice ware manufacturing, announces the addition of a black straw to its disposable straw product line. Made from plants, PHA is produced through natural fermentation processes using plant...
What Can UrthPact Do for You?
Are you looking to make sustainable changes in your business but aren’t sure where to start? Is your city implementing plastic bans that you need to comply with? Are you customers demanding that you make better choices for the planet? If you answered yes to any of...
How Certifications Help to Avoid Greenwashing
Have you ever spotted a product on a grocery store shelf claiming to be “compostable,” “biodegradable,” or “eco-friendly,” and wondered how that could possibly be true? How can single-use disposable products traditionally made from plastic become compostable or...
