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.

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.

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. 

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

It's that time of year again, 4th of July, our nation's holiday to celebrate our independence, freedom and America the brave!