Category Archives: News

Presence at the Vegan Festival 2017 – Nov 4th and 5th!

Eco2Bureau will be back at the Vegan Festival of Montreal, after being unable to make it last year.  Always a positive atmosphere at the Vegan Festival!

We will be there to join in talk about our eco-friendly food service packaging options.

Stop by, say ‘HI’ and feel free to ask any questions that you might have.  We will be happy to help you!

The festival will be at Marché Bonsecours:

http://festivalveganedemontreal.com/2017/

Sustainable ways for suppliers

I found an interesting article on the changing ways for suppliers.  While more an more people are looking for green, more sustainable methods, pressure is being put on the supplier to show that they have a more sustainable product.

Here at Eco2Bureau, we started as a greener, more sustainable solution, so we got a head start!

Have a good read.

Sustainability is No Longer Optional for Suppliers

Sustainability is No Longer Optional for Suppliershttps://www.wifihifi.ca/LatestNewsHeadlines/SustainabilityisNoLongerOptionalforSuppliers.htmlglobal firms are already taking a proactive approach to supply chain risk management, while others are taking a riskier “wait and see approach.”

ST Paul, Minnesota – Looking to ban non-compostable restaurant packaging

St Paul is looking at am ambitious project.  Banning all non-compostable packaging.

Read over the comments and concerns of those interested.

Great initiative

 

St. Paul looks to ban food packaging that can't be recycled, composted - StarTribune.com

St. Paul looks to ban food packaging that can’t be recycled, composted – StarTribune.comhttp://www.startribune.com/st-paul-may-require-businesses-to-use-sustainable-to-go-food-containers/409723995/?_scpsug=crawled_647671_bbfbb750-d302-11e6-f76c-00221934899c#_scpsug=crawled_647671_bbfbb750-d302-11e6-f76c-00221934899cIf city leaders approve the rule, St. Paul would give businesses a year to implement the changes, an official said.

Sources of raw material for Bagasse

I found an interesting piece of information today and wanted to share it.

Some of our products are made from the fiber of sugar cane, otherwise known as bagasse.

This article/map shows the varied sources of this raw material from all over the planet.

Sugar Cane Harvested Area by Country

Sugar Cane Harvested Area by Countryhttp://chartsbin.com/view/43648?_scpsug=crawled_647671_28bc4590-e27f-11e6-f022-00221934899c#_scpsug=crawled_647671_28bc4590-e27f-11e6-f022-00221934899cSugarcane, or sugar cane, are several species of tall perennial true grasses of the genus Saccharum, tribe Andropogoneae, native to the warm temperate to tropical regions of…

Happy Green New Year 2017!

The new year has arrived!!

Eco2Bureau would like to wish you a happy new year 2017!!

We see a new year filled with eco-friendly changes and packaging for everyone!

Feel free to contact us with your questions.  We would be happy to guide you towards the right eco-friendly solutions for your needs.

New style tasting spoon – made from wood

woodenspoonWe have recently found a new style tasting spoon to add to our collection of taste testing products.  Being made of wood, it is, as well, 100% compostable.

This wooden spoon is, in fact, flat.

Use them for your taste testing needs that might require a more natural look and feel than our compostable/biodegradable plastic options.

Feel free to inquire to know more about them.

Contact us to learn more.

Soup Bowls/Food Containers – many options available

Our full line of compostable soup bowls/food containers allow for a variety of sizes to accommodate your needs.  They have a simple almost white design allowing for a simple packaging option, but this also allows those who desire to personalize their bowls with a sticker or a stamp.

We also have the option of custom printing to add any them to fit your packaging and marketing needs.

They are available in the following sizes:

new12ozbowl

  • 8oz
  • 12oz
  • 16oz
  • 24oz
  • 32oz

 

We also have the lids available in both compostable and recyclable styles.

These can be used for a variety of uses, including:

  • Hot soup
  • Hot chili
  • Fruit salads
  • Prepared deli or green salads
  • Ice Cream

Please contact us with any questions of how they can be used at your place of business us.

Contact us.

Compostable snack pack packaging – newly available!

foodboxesWe have just received news about a new line of snack pack style containers now available.  They are made by the same company that makes our cold beverage cups and portion cups: Fabri-Kal

 

They can be used for school snack packs, catering companies or for food transformation companies for packaging vegetable and nuts for a grab and go point of sale environment.

Call with any questions about the product to see if they will work for your packaging needs.

The brochure is available for download.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have.

School Sees Green

Starting green prjects young will have a positive impact in the future!

CathNews - Water tanks, battery recycling: School sees green

CathNews – Water tanks, battery recycling: School sees greenhttp://cathnews.com/cathnews/26384-water-tanks-battery-recycling-entire-school-sees-greenSt Jude’s Parish Primary School on Melbourne’s urban fringe is growing the next generation of eco-warriors as the entire school unites to do its bit for the environment, reports…

With team effort, things can change!

Here is an example of how bringing employees together can make for a positive change.

 

How Engaging Its Employees, Value Chain Is Carrying Sustainability Forward at Alaska Airlines | Sustainable Brands

How Engaging Its Employees, Value Chain Is Carrying Sustainability Forward at Alaska Airlines | Sustainable Brandshttp://www.sustainablebrands.com/news_and_views/collaboration/news_deeply/how_engaging_its_employees_value_chain_carrying_sustainabil?__scoop_post=654f8b30-5336-11e6-8b9f-90b11c40440d&__scoop_topic=3749014#__scoop_post=654f8b30-5336-11e6-8b9f-90b11c40440d&__scoop_topic=3749014Jacqueline Drumheller is sustainability manager at Alaska Airlines, where she describes herself as being “on a mission to make her company the aviation leader in environmental stewardship.” She co-founded Alaska Airlines’ corporate sustainability program in 2008 and has been with the company for 19 years. We caught up with her at SB’16 San Diego in June to dig deeper into the airline’s sustainability efforts.