08.26.24 | We are delighted to present to you our first podcast: Earthfeed🥬 : From Soil to Shelf, where packaging expert and yoga enthusiast Kelly Williams helps small and medium brands transition to sustainable packaging.
Kelly engages in honest, straightforward discussions with industry professionals across the value chain, providing practical strategies, genuine insights, and success stories to inspire confidence and pave the way for a regenerative future.
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08.21.24 | We are thrilled to announce that Earthfirst Films was recently featured in Packaging Europe, one of the most respected publications in the packaging industry.
In the article, our Global Sustainability Director, Chris Schaefer, shared valuable insights into the growing role of compostable bioplastic films in sustainable packaging.
08.08.24 | This is a proud moment for us: Earthfirst has been named the #1 Sustainable Packaging Company by a leading innovation trend website!
We're incredibly grateful for this recognition and committed to pushing the boundaries of eco-friendly packaging.
Thank you for believing in a more sustainable future with us, where packaging has lower carbon emissions, comes from nature and goes back to nature! 🌱
Read about it here
08.06.24 |
It’s a unique time of packaging transformation. Consumers are actively seeking brands that transition to more natural, renewable materials that reduce waste and lower their carbon footprint. As companies set their sustainability goals, many are adding source reduction and compostability as priorities.
Whether traditional or mission-driven, organic brands, sustainable packaging is a crucial part of building brand equity, and if ignored, can cause damage because of the disconnect in positioning between product & its packaging.
07.19.24 | Food waste is a vast problem all over the world. Every year, both producers and consumers dispose of a third of global food production; representing 1.05 billion tons annually, according to the United Nations Environment Programme.
Some 30 million tons of wasted food ends up in U.S. landfills each year, according to a 2018 study by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Nearly 90 tons go into EU garbage cans over the same time period.
05.29.24 |
Columbus, OH, USA — Earthfirst® Films, a global leader in the manufacture and distribution of compostable films and laminations for packaging & industrial solutions, announces a transformed organizational structure designed to align with market dynamics and amplify external focus. Under the leadership of CEO Michael DuFrayne, the company is committed to advancing sustainability in packaging and industrial applications through its compostable film offering.
05.07.24 | Unlocking Home Composting Potential with Earthfirst® Sustainable Packaging
Integrating organic waste into gardening and agricultural practices not only boosts yields and drought resilience but also captures significant amounts of carbon. Recognizing composting as a potent method for carbon reduction and sequestration, Earthfirst® has introduced certified home-compostable films and laminates to revolutionize product packaging and environmental sustainability.
06.06.23 | COLUMBUS, Ohio – May 31, 2023 – Industry leading biopolymer film manufacturer Earthfirst® Films releases a line of soft touch, home compostable films. Strong side seals, which exceed the seal strength of traditional polyethylene-based materials, are an inherent film property.
