Environment and Sustainability

We use paper board sourced from managed plantations (to comply with FSC and SFI standards) which means the wood is grown and harvested in a sustainable way and does not contribute to deforestation.

IngeoTM PLA is a polymer made from renewable plant starch resources, not oil. IngeoTM PLA requires up to 68% fewer fossil fuel resources to produce than traditional plastic. It is compostable & biodegradable in a commercial composting facility.

Bagasse is the sugarcane fiber waste left after juice extraction in the sugar industry, meaning the raw material for packaging is a waste product of another industry. Sugarcane and bamboo are incredibly fast growing plants, making them highly valuable as material in the renewable resource industry. Bagasse is biodegradable and compostable, and will break down in a home compost heap or worm farm, as well as commercial composting facilities.

This renewable and reclaimed resource is a strong alternative to traditional plastics or polystyrene.

Water-based Ink and Coating

The paper or board material used in this product is sourced from responsible forestry, and the supplier has been audited for evidence of sustainable and ethical practices. It also means the raw material is renewed at an equal rate to its consumption.

Carbon Neutral

The paper or board material used in this product is sourced from responsible forestry, and the supplier has been audited for evidence of sustainable and ethical practices. It also means the raw material is renewed at an equal rate to its consumption.

What does “biodegradable” mean?

The paper or board material used in this product is sourced from responsible forestry, and the supplier has been audited for evidence of sustainable and ethical practices. It also means the raw material is renewed at an equal rate to its consumption. 

What does “sustainable” mean?

The paper or board material used in this product is sourced from responsible forestry, and the supplier has been audited for evidence of sustainable and ethical practices. It also means the raw material is renewed at an equal rate to its consumption. 

What does “recyclable” mean?

A product or material is recyclable if it can be collected and remanufactured into a new product. If a Detpak product is listed as recyclable, it means this product can be readily recycled via curbside recycling streams once food residue has been removed.

What does “compostable” mean?

Compostable refers to the ability of a material to naturally decompose back into the earth, ideally without leaving any toxic residue. Compostable packaging materials are usually made from plant-based materials (like corn, sugar cane, or bamboo) and/or