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  A Brief History of Green Pond Packaging As the world becomes more conscious of environmental issues, the urgency for sustainable practices has never been greater. At Green Pond Packaging, we are not just keeping up with the sustainability movement; we’re at its’ forefront. With a vision to minimize the environmental footprint of disposable restaurant packaging and dinnerware, Green Pond Packaging dedicates itself to offering innovative, compostable, plant-based products that cater to your restaurant, business, and home needs. We've been busy expanding our product range, educating our communities, and continuously reinvesting in our business, but our core mission remains unchanged:...

In the restaurant industry, disposable packaging plays a vital role in ensuring food safety, convenience, and hygiene. However, the reliance on plastic packaging has raised significant environmental concerns. As more consumers and businesses become aware of the ecological footprint of their choices, a shift towards plastic-free, plant-based disposable packaging has emerged. The Environmental Costs of Plastic Disposable Packaging Plastic and Styrofoam disposable packaging has been a common choice for restaurants due to its cost-effectiveness, durability, and ease of use. However, these benefits come with significant environmental drawbacks: 1. Long Decomposition Time: Traditional plastic packaging takes hundreds of years to decompose,...

As the restaurant industry continues to evolve, sustainability has become a key focus for many businesses. One significant way to embrace this trend is by choosing plant-based packaging. Plant-based packaging refers to packaging materials made from renewable plant sources, such as corn, sugarcane, bamboo, and other plant fibers. These materials are designed to be more sustainable and environmentally friendly compared to traditional petroleum-based plastics. Plant-based packaging is produced from materials, including but not limited to: Bioplastics: Plastics derived from plant materials, such as polylactic acid (PLA) made from corn starch or sugarcane. These bioplastics can be used for making bottles,...

Green Pond Packaging is so honored to be selected as the recipient of The Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce 2024 Excellent Emerging Business presented by the Small Business Council. The Excellence in Business Awards recognize companies and individuals who exemplify outstanding business practice as demonstrated by their mission, Lehigh Valley Chamber and community involvement, customer satisfaction, and demonstrated commitment to quality, leadership, marketing, training, and development. We are truly grateful for this honor and remain committed to upholding the highest standards in all that we do.  

Lehigh Valley Meet the Buyers Builds Strong Local Supply Chains Published Monday, April 8, 2024 by Paul Muschick   More than 130 Lehigh Valley business professionals, companies, and organizations gathered to grow their connections and explore business partnerships at Meet the Buyers on April 3. Meet the Buyers is the Lehigh Valley’s largest procurement matchmaking event. It is an opportunity for local small and medium-sized businesses to market themselves to larger companies and organizations that are looking for new vendors and to diversify their supplier network for goods and services.  The event was hosted and coordinated by the Small Business Development Center...

How do you store and care for your clear cold cups made from PLA?Store them in a cool place below 110°F and out of direct sunlight. Avoid Food Truck storage, storage facilities that are not temperature controlled, or storage next to kitchen appliances that generate heat.While they may look and feel like typical plastic, they require different care. Remember PLA is designed to breakdown at a commercial composting facility, so it's important to avoid conditions that would promote disintegration ~ and heat is a component of the composting process.Alternative plant-based options are available if you are concerned about safely storing...