Tag Archive for 'packaging'

EcoWay – Natural Banana Leaf Packaging!

jackson published on March 9, 2010 in food, transportation and zeitgeist. 5 Comments Tags: , , , , .

This just in from SuperForester Jenni:

Hello out there!

I am an avid SuperForest subscriber and I just came across this great story for the site!
Someone has come up with a great way to reduce takeaway food waste while utilizing a natural alternative, the banana leaf!
Check it out!
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screen-shot-2010-03-09-at-112504-amdesigner’s own words:

“Using banana leaves as a new material to create new ecological packages for take away. Banana leaves are a by product which exists in many regions around the world This material has a wax-like surface which is ideal for wet and greasy foods. It is flexible and therefore can be adapted to many types of packaging. The leaves last long after they are cut off the trees. The packages are cut to form using die cutting technology. No glue is used. The unique qualities of this material allow packages to be opened simply by tearing the banana leaf along its natural perforation.”
-Tal Marco
Rad. Cheers, Jenni, and cheers to Tal Marco!

100 Ways to Make the World a Better Place: #87 “Takeout Without!”

carla published on January 6, 2010 in food. 2 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

Heyo, SuperForest!

When purchasing lunch on campus yesterday for what seemed like the first time in ages (being that I usually take left-overs of some sort to heat up with me to campus) I was stunned by the sheer amount of waste involved when ordering food “To Go”. Worse yet, I found that a lot of the on-campus restaurants still give that food in styrofoam containers. Styrofoam! A bit confounding considering the university prides itself on being environmentally friendly. Nevertheless, one cannot deny that the practicality of the disposable containers make them a tough habit to break.

I thought to myself, surely there must be an organization out there aimed toward eliminating those nasty takeout containers? Lo and behold, there is! Ladies and gents…

TakeOutWithOut

TakeOutWithOut!

As described by the fine folks of TakeOutWithOut,

The American population tosses out enough paper bags and plastic cups, forks and spoons every year to circle the equator 300 times (www.cleanair.org). TakeOutWithOut exists to help you to fill your stomach, not the landfill.

We can’t aim for perfection, but we can aim for improvement by saying NO to unnecessary packaging and even toting our own reusables. TakeOutWithOut – enjoy your food, save your money, improve your health and help our planet!

The TakeOutWithOut creed is simple. Next time you order out, refuse the unnecessary packaging and utensils or take your own reusables. And if you really want to think big, reconsider your eating habits and don’t eat out in the first place!

To get involved with the movement, be sure to click here.

Much love to all,

Carla