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May 28, 2015
Ashley Crone
NYC Polystyrene Ban: Alternatives for ...

New York City has now joined Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, and Washington D.C. with the ban of polystyrene containers within city limits due to the largely negative environmental impacts and hazards it poses.

NYC Polystyrene Ban: Alternatives for Restaurants and Businesses
November 19, 2014
Ashley Crone
Sustainability Team Shares Inspiring Stories ...

New York, November 14, 2014 | Be Green Packaging sent several members of our Sustainability Team to New York City to celebrate alongside the suite of companies with Cradle to Cradle Certified™products at the 2014 Innovation Celebration & Product Symposium.

Sustainability Team Shares Inspiring Stories and Highlights From 2014 Cradle to Cradle Product Symposium & Innovation Celebration
November 3, 2014
Ashley Crone
Ridgeland, South Carolina- Facility Updates ...

Earlier this month we officially implemented a Zero Waste Materials Management Program at the South Carolina facility. This waste management program is a result of our recent partnership with i2Recycle, a commercial recycled waste management and consulting company, whose mission is to guide communities and companies toward best waste management practices.

Ridgeland, South Carolina- Facility Updates November 2014
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December 20, 2016

Webstore Closed For Holidays

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December 20, 2016

Be Green Packaging Webstore will be closed during the Holiday Break.

Tagged: webstore, Holidays, 2016

Ashley Crone
May 28, 2015

NYC Polystyrene Ban: Alternatives for Restaurants and Businesses

Ashley Crone
May 28, 2015
NYC Polystyrene Ban: Alternatives for Restaurants and Businesses

New York City has now joined Portland, Seattle, San Francisco, and Washington D.C. with the ban of polystyrene containers within city limits due to the largely negative environmental impacts and hazards it poses.

Ashley Crone
March 16, 2015

In Loving Memory of Ellie Wen

Ashley Crone
March 16, 2015
In Loving Memory of Ellie Wen

We are very sad to report that our beloved friend and Be Green Packaging team member Ellie Wen has tragically passed away last night after an accident in Thailand.

Ashley Crone
November 19, 2014

Sustainability Team Shares Inspiring Stories and Highlights From 2014 Cradle to Cradle Product Symposium & Innovation Celebration

Ashley Crone
November 19, 2014
Sustainability Team Shares Inspiring Stories and Highlights From 2014 Cradle to Cradle Product Symposium & Innovation Celebration

New York, November 14, 2014 | Be Green Packaging sent several members of our Sustainability Team to New York City to celebrate alongside the suite of companies with Cradle to Cradle Certified™products at the 2014 Innovation Celebration & Product Symposium.

Ashley Crone
November 3, 2014

Ridgeland, South Carolina- Facility Updates November 2014

Ashley Crone
November 3, 2014
Ridgeland, South Carolina- Facility Updates November 2014

Earlier this month we officially implemented a Zero Waste Materials Management Program at the South Carolina facility. This waste management program is a result of our recent partnership with i2Recycle, a commercial recycled waste management and consulting company, whose mission is to guide communities and companies toward best waste management practices.

Ashley Crone
September 25, 2014

SOL Food Festival in Santa Barbara Sat the 27th!

Ashley Crone
September 25, 2014

We are pleased to announce our participation in this year’s SOL Food Festival, Santa Barbara’s 5-year strong celebration of our Seasonal Organic Local food system.

Ashley Crone
September 19, 2014

Waterfalls at Yosemite are drying up!

Ashley Crone
September 19, 2014
Waterfalls at Yosemite are drying up!

We love nature. That includes animals, trees, and the beautiful natural wonders like waterfalls, lakes, rivers, streams, oceans and bays. One of our Be Green team members, Cory, made a trip to Yosemite, recently, one of the most beautiful parks in the world with some of the most well known waterfalls and the lack of water in the valley was disheartening. 

Ashley Crone
September 16, 2014

Emerging Trends in Food Grade Packaging: Regulations, New Research, and Consumer Demand

Ashley Crone
September 16, 2014
Emerging Trends in Food Grade Packaging: Regulations, New Research, and Consumer Demand

Is meeting the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDAs) minimum food grade packaging requirements enough for today’s food service establishments? In many cases, complying with FDA requirements is enough to satisfy a baseline commitment to healthy packaging, but it may not quell the health concerns of consumers in the long run.

Ashley Crone
September 12, 2014

Styrofoam. Would you take your sandwich home in building insulation?

Ashley Crone
September 12, 2014
Styrofoam. Would you take your sandwich home in building insulation?

Polystyrene foam- also known as Styrofoam- is used in everything from consumer goods packaging to take-out food containers. 

Ashley Crone
September 8, 2014

Are You Contributing to Climate Change?

Ashley Crone
September 8, 2014
Are You Contributing to Climate Change?

1. Driving a big car all over the place by yourself?

Instead, carpool, get an economy car or take public transportation or bike! 

Ashley Crone
September 4, 2014

50 Years of Wilderness Protection

Ashley Crone
September 4, 2014
50 Years of Wilderness Protection

It was 50 years ago, on September 3, 1964, that President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Wilderness Act. This historic bill established the National Wilderness Preservation System (NWPS) and set aside an initial 9.1 million acres of wildlands for the use and benefit of the American people.

Ashley Crone
August 25, 2014

Climate Reality challenges the world to ask WHY? Why NOT?

Ashley Crone
August 25, 2014
Climate Reality challenges the world to ask WHY? Why NOT?

Recently we posted on our Facebook and Twitter, (@BeGreenPkg) about the organization Climate Reality and their campaign to spread awareness and action around climate change and the reality our planet is facing.

Ashley Crone
August 22, 2014

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Contributing to Drought?

Ashley Crone
August 22, 2014
ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Contributing to Drought?

By now, I am sure you have heard all about the drought in California, thanks to the internet sensation, the Ice Bucket Challenge. 

Ashley Crone
August 13, 2014

The Deadliest Animal in the Ocean...

Ashley Crone
August 13, 2014
The Deadliest Animal in the Ocean...

Did you know you are more likely to get killed by a vending machine than a shark? 

Ashley Crone
August 11, 2014

Kotuku Elixir Bar in Santa Barbara Creates Magic and Deliciousness!

Ashley Crone
August 11, 2014
Kotuku Elixir Bar in Santa Barbara Creates Magic and Deliciousness!

Kotuku Elixir Bar & Superfood Store located in Divinitree Yoga Studio brings essence-rich Herbal Elixirs and Superfood laden drinks & meals to Downtown Santa Barbara owned by the friendly and passionate, Olly Lithgow.

Ashley Crone
July 21, 2014

Entire Island Made of Garbage in the Ocean!

Ashley Crone
July 21, 2014
Entire Island Made of Garbage in the Ocean!

When we typically think of islands we think of exotic vacations, beautiful beaches and relaxing under the shade of a palm tree in a hammock.

Ashley Crone
July 17, 2014

South Carolina Production Progresses Rapidly!

Ashley Crone
July 17, 2014
South Carolina Production Progresses Rapidly!

We are so excited for the progress our South Carolina facility is having in its first week, producing the Be Green biodegradable packaging.

Ashley Crone
July 15, 2014

Delicious Thai Food with Sustainable Twist!

Ashley Crone
July 15, 2014
Delicious Thai Food with Sustainable Twist!

We love and appreciate everyone in the Be Green family and this week we would like to give a special mention to Crust Craft Thai in Dallas, Texas.

Ashley Crone
July 11, 2014

William McDonough appointed Chair of the World Economic Forum's Meta-Council on the Circular Economy

Ashley Crone
July 11, 2014
William McDonough appointed Chair of the World Economic Forum's Meta-Council on the Circular Economy

William McDonough, the co-founder of the Cradle to Cradle design framework has been appointed as the Chair of the Forum's Meta-Council on the Circular Economy.

Ashley Crone
July 9, 2014

Production in South Carolina Begins!

Ashley Crone
July 9, 2014

Three years ago, Be Green Packaging announced it was going to build the first plant fiber packaging manufacturing facility in the USA to environmentally sound, Cradle to Cradle standards.

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