Vacuum sealing food can save you money in several ways: Extended shelf life: Vacuum sealing removes air from the packaging, which helps slow down the spoilage process. You save money by maximizing the use of your groceries. Bulk purchases and
In today’s fast-paced world, sustainable practices and eco-conscious choices have become vital to secure a greener, healthier future for our planet. As we strive to reduce our environmental footprint, the concept of the circular economy has emerged as a promising
Benefits CPET is dual Oven-able Packaging for Ready-to-Heat & Eat Applications We recommend CPET trays for use in freezing and for re-heated ready meal foods and for foods that require good barrier properties. Fact 1. (CPET) is a variation of
As the Ongoing labour shortages challenges us, why not look at using PanSavers in your kitchen avoiding the time it takes staff to scrub away that “burnt on” and “baked on “ food from the pots & pans as well
In our Blog today, we provided a table highlighting the plastics already banned and the pending bans by state. The table while informative was just a snapshot. As is frustratingly common, the state leaders have decided to apply bans and
CPET trays are the most versatile option of the ready meal concept. They have been designed for convenient Grab – Heat – Eat situation. Meals can be kept frozen and heated when ready. They are suitable for a wide range
Are you confused about what plastics (single use) are banned or will soon be banned? Hopefully this edition of the EKOpak newsletter will help shed some light on the categories that have been phased out or will be phased out
As you might know the state leaders have decided to apply plastic bans and pending by state and timelines independent of one another. The What, When and How is variable. Which is why for many, this subject remains a confusing
Your ready meals in our sustainable , COMPOSTABLE trays ! We are excited to advise that our project of tray sealing our Eko Pak rectangle trays is progressing very well where we will have the tray sealers available soon along
Welcome to January 2023, our first Eko Pak Newsletter for the year. Have you started the year with a fist full of new year’s resolutions that you have little chance of fulfilling? Or maybe you are one of the goodies
The main purpose of vacuum sealing food is to remove the oxygen from the food, using vacuum bag. This preserves the food contents longer. Oxygen is one of the main reasons why food spoils, because bacteria and mould grow when
Believe it or not, our supermarket giants sometimes disapprove of fully recyclable products. They call in a consumer panel and ask these poor ignorant consumers if they think a certain packaging is recyclable or compostable. And what happens? These consumers
You asked, we listened! We’ve had a lot of people asking if and when our EkoPak products will be tray-sealable – and for looking for a quick answer: It’s coming soon! For those unfamiliar with the term, tray-sealable packaging is
Do you like the idea of composting but haven’t tried it because it seems too difficult? Well, this guide is here to make composting a simple and easy process to understand and put into practice. Composting breaks down organic matter,
We are all familiar with recycling. But are you familiar with composting? Compostable materials create a fully circular economy for packaging and other products. Here are 7 reasons why composting is better than recycling: 1. Lower disposal costs The expense
Disposable food packaging is popular in the foodservice industry because it makes serving meals simple and sanitary. However, after usage, it degrades into waste, posing significant problems for the environment. Over time the convenience of disposable packaging has a tremendous
What is Bagasse? Let’s begin with the simple stuff. It’s pronounced “ba-gah-say.” What exactly is it? Bagasse is a kind of plant fibre. It is, more particularly, the fibrous stuff that remains after the production of sugarcane, sorghum, or agave.
Polylactic Acid the biodegradable plastic Since the 1950s, the global population has generated almost nine billion tonnes of plastic. Much of this pollutes our oceans, 165 million tonnes, with an additional 9 million tonnes arriving each year. Because only around