Why Ecocraft® Products?
Bagcraft Papercon converts paper into foodservice packaging from an abundant renewable resource; trees. Natural kraft paper was chosen for the EcoCraft® line.
Foodservice packaging made from natural kraft paper is more than just a sustainable look or trend. Natural kraft paper offers a significant benefit toward a more sustainable environment.
Advantages of producing natural unbleached paper versus bleached paper*
- 21% Less wood pulp used
- 10% Less greenhouse gases produced
- 46% Less waste water released
- 16% Less solid waste produced
We save 6089 trees, remove 15 full swimming pools of waste water, and 13 garbage trucks of solid waste for every 1000 tons of natural kraft paper produced vs. bleached paper of the same basis weight.*
NATURAL ADVANTAGES OF ECOCRAFT® PRODUCTS
- Third Party Certified Compostable and Biodegradable
- Made with FDA Approved Natural Kraft Chlorine-Free Paper
- 100% Post Consumer Recycled Paperboard – Inner Carton Packaging
- Soy Based Inks on Inner Cartons
- Soy-Blended Wax on Interfolded Sheets Reduces Reliance on Petroleum Wax
- “Right-Size” Flexible Packaging Reduces Carbon Footprint versus Rigid Plastic or Paperboard Containers
Many green products today are not affordable and to make a lasting impact toward sustainability, volume is needed to drive economies of scale in the production of green solutions. The EcoCraft® brand maximizes sustainable benefits while keeping them affordable now.
We believe in the “Triple Bottom Line” approach in our journey of improvement.
- Social Responsibility – good for the people
- Ecological Responsibility – good for the planet
- Economic Responsibility – affordable choices
*Environmental impact estimates made using the Environmental Defense Paper Calculator.
For more information, visit http://www.papercalculator.org.
