Espoma Organic, a lawn and garden brand, continues to showcase their commitment to the environment by replacing fossil-fuel-derived polymers in their packaging with more sustainable alternatives.

In response to Espoma Organic’s mission, global packaging company Amcor partnered with the brand to innovate more sustainable packaging and launch a new bio-based polymer package. The polyethylene (PE) film contains 25 percent bio-based material, derived – in this case – from sugar cane.

Amcor partnered with Espoma Organic to innovate a new bio-based polymer package.

“Using a renewable and sustainable source of plastic allows us to continue our long-standing tradition of industry leading innovation while reducing our carbon footprint,” said Jeremy Brunner, General Manager of Espoma Organic.

“We know consumers increasingly are paying attention to product packaging as they make purchasing decisions,” said Priscila Troian, Senior Director, Amcor Flexibles Research and Development.

Amcor continues to develop and use bio-based materials to reduce reliance on fossil-fuel-derived plastic packaging. Amcor’s bio-based PE solution is recycle-ready and may be recycled at store drop off locations when clean and dry. It also delivers similar technical properties and product protection to traditional plastics while lowering carbon emissions.

In addition to packaging lawn and garden products, applications for Amcor’s film include pet care products, wipes, confectionary and more. The bio-based resin is produced from annually renewable sugar-cane feedstock, diminishing dependency on fossil resources and carbon footprint.

Espoma Organic, a lawn and garden brand, continues to showcase their commitment to the environment by replacing fossil-fuel-derived polymers in their packaging with more sustainable alternatives.

In response to Espoma Organic’s mission, global packaging company Amcor partnered with the brand to innovate more sustainable packaging and launch a new bio-based polymer package. The polyethylene (PE) film contains 25 percent bio-based material, derived – in this case – from sugar cane.

Amcor partnered with Espoma Organic to innovate a new bio-based polymer package.

“Using a renewable and sustainable source of plastic allows us to continue our long-standing tradition of industry leading innovation while reducing our carbon footprint,” said Jeremy Brunner, General Manager of Espoma Organic.

“We know consumers increasingly are paying attention to product packaging as they make purchasing decisions,” said Priscila Troian, Senior Director, Amcor Flexibles Research and Development.

Amcor continues to develop and use bio-based materials to reduce reliance on fossil-fuel-derived plastic packaging. Amcor’s bio-based PE solution is recycle-ready and may be recycled at store drop off locations when clean and dry. It also delivers similar technical properties and product protection to traditional plastics while lowering carbon emissions.

In addition to packaging lawn and garden products, applications for Amcor’s film include pet care products, wipes, confectionary and more. The bio-based resin is produced from annually renewable sugar-cane feedstock, diminishing dependency on fossil resources and carbon footprint.