Now Updated for 2012!

 

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Holistic Homestead
5709 Putnam Road
Everson, WA 98247

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Eco-Friendly Packaging


 

100% Biodegradable and Compostable

Corn Plastic

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*Store in temperatures below 75ºF.

 

The 100% Biodegradable and Compostable  

corn plastic will decompose within 35-40 days

in temperatures between 75ºF-110ºF. 

 

Plastic produce bags, clamshell containers,

and fresh green's bins are now made with a

New Generation of Polymer.

 

The farmer has been researching and networking to supply produce in eco-friendly packaging to encourage less impact on the environment. Plastic products are traditionally made from polyethylene, a petroleum based plastic which is a non-renewable resource. Corn starch, sugarcane, or other plant based plastics are made from a renewable resources and are manufactured and distributed by select companies that have been BPI Certified by the Biodegradable Products Institute. 

 

 

PLEASE NOTE:   Other companies are advertising their bags as a "bio-degradable made with corn starch," and have not been BPI Certified. In fact, these imitation products are spliced with polyethylene (petroleum plastic) and do not bio-degrade. They are easily recognizable to the touch as they feel like regular plastic with a crinkling texture.

 


 Eco-Friendly Packaging

 

Community members are demanding responsible packaging for the finest produce.

Shoppers are encouraged to bring and re-use a shopping bag or basket at any market.

For delicate produce such as fresh cut greens, berries, and tomatoes, the farmer provides plant based packaging:

 

Produce Bio-Bags

Shopping Bio-Bags

Clam shell Containers

Fresh Greens Bins

 

**Note: The corn-plastic produce bags are intended to safely carry greens to your home.    Greens  will  last  from 7-10  days  when  stored  properly.

 


Paper Bags

Pulp Berry Baskets

Chip-Board Baskets

 

Both corn-plastic and paper are made from renewable resources and are biodegradable.

 

For further information on corn starch-plastic, please go to the sites listed below. The sites describe the product in greater detail and also provide links to other businesses and distributes worldwide.

 

The link to BPI Certification and Mission Statement:

http://www.bpiworld.org/BPI-Public/About.html


Go to the Approved Products to view companies that have been BPI Certified and their products.

 

Green Nature Marketing

http://www.greennaturemktg.com/

 

Nature Works

http://www.natureworksllc.com/

 

BioBag

http://biobagusa.com/

 

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Holistic Homestead
5709 Putnam Road
Everson, WA 98247

springfrogfarm@gmail.com