catalogue winter 2014

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catalogue

winter 2014

We provide customers with the highest quality eco-friendly packaging and food service disposables on the market today. We meet this goal by utilising the world’s best biopolymer and packaging technologies.

We are continually sourcing new products that meet our standards of quality, compostability and eco-efficiency, and are able to work with clients to develop unique packaging solutions.

Our products are:

100% compostable and biodegradable Derived from annually-renewable resources Excellent quality

An environmentally-friendly alternative to everyday single-use packaging Contributing positively to the worldwide climate change predicament

For order enquiries or further information, please contact us on Tel: 0861 ECO PACK / 0861 326 722

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

www.ecopack.co.za

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EcoCups: 100% Biodegradable and Compostable

How they’re made:

EcoCups are produced using paper board sourced from managed plantations. The board is coated with a thin layer of PLA bioplastic (polylactic acid) that prevents the paper from absorbing liquid. The cups are then formed using conventional cup manufacturing machinery.

The cups are produced in an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 compliant, state-of-the-art factory.

How they’re unmade:

EcoCups can be recycled or composted. Whilst they will break down in a home composter, the best place is the compost heap, ensuring the earth’s mineral cycle continues. Ideally, PLA should be disposed of in an industrial compost facility. The microorganisms combined with a temperature of 60 degrees Celsius and humidity above 80% will ensure that the PLA completely biodegrades.

*These cups perform the same or better than regular paper hot cups! Make the eco-friendly switch today!

Single Wall Coffee Cups

• Sizes in stock: 120ml, 250ml, 350ml, 480ml • Available on order: 210ml, 600ml

• Artwork: unprinted white cup or generic EcoCup branding • Custom printing: no additional charge – minimum order of

50,000 units per cup size

Double Wall Coffee Cups

• Sizes in stock: 250ml, 350ml • Available on order: 480ml

• Artwork: unprinted Kraft or generic EcoCup branding • Custom printing: no additional charge – minimum order of

50,000 units per cup size

Compostable Lids & Recyclable Lids

• Colour: off white • Size 1 fits: 250ml

• Size 2 fits: 350ml, 480ml, 600ml

Code Description Sleeve / Carton

EC-120SW 120ml Single Wall Cup 50 / 2 000 EC-250SW 250ml Single Wall Cup 50 / 1 000 EC-350SW 350ml Single Wall Cup 50 / 1 000 EC480SW 480ml Single Wall Cup 50 / 1 000

EC-250DW 250ml Double Wall Cup 50 / 1 000 EC-350DW 350ml Double Wall Cup 40 / 1 000

ECL-250C 250ml Compostable Lid 50 / 1 000 ECL-350/480C 350 – 480ml Compostable Lid 50 / 1 000 ECL-250NC 250ml Non Compostable Lid 50 / 1 000

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Cup Carriers

EcoPack’s cup carriers are made from recycled cardboard and paper. They are sturdy and conveniently keep drinks upright. They are compostable or recyclable.

CC-2 2 Cup Carrier 40 / 720

CC-4 4 Cup Carrier 40 / 360

EcoBowls: 100% Biodegradable and Compostable

Perfect for soups or salads, these bowls are incredibly versatile and 100% leak-proof. They are made using paper board sourced from managed plantations (to comply with FSC and SFI standards) and lined with PLA, which prevents the paper from absorbing liquid.

PLA is a starch polymer made from corn or sugar cane, both renewable and sustainable materials. The compostable lids are made from heat-stable PLA.

EcoBowls

• Sizes in stock: 360ml, 480ml • Available on order: 250ml, 1 000ml • Artwork: generic EcoBowl branding

• Custom printing: no additional charge – min. order of 50,000 units/size

EB-360 360ml EcoBowl 25 / 500

EB-480 480ml EcoBowl 25 / 500

EBL-360/480C Compostable Lid for 360/480ml Bowl 50 / 500

GOOD TO KNOW: Compostable vs. Biodegradable

Compostable

: solid biodegradable materials that decay into a nutrient-rich, natural material under

controlled conditions in a commercial composting facility, utilizing controlled micro-organisms, humidity and

temperature.

Biodegradable

: solid materials that will degrade as a result of natural bacteria activity, and will disappear

into the environment over a period of time.

It is important to remember that there are varying levels of biodegradability and not all products claiming

to be biodegradable will break down fully. Likewise, not all bioplastics or biodegradable and compostable

products are made from renewable resources. Make sure to check that the products you use are made

from annually-renewable resources and manufactured with as few emissions as possible.

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EcoWare: Versatile Bagasse Solutions

Clamshells

These chlorine-free, natural and sustainable takeaway containers are manufactured from the waste of sugar cane plants, once the sugar has been extracted. They are made from renewable resources and are biodegradable and compostable. EcoWare products are suitable for hot and cold foods, and are both microwave- and freezer-safe.

• Sizes in stock:

o 15x15cm Burger Box

o 23x15cm (1 or 2 compartment) o 20x22cm (1 or 3 compartment) • Available on order: various sizes • Artwork: none

• Custom printing: please contact us for further information

CS-15/15 15x15cm Clamshell Burger Box 125 / 500 CS-23/15 23x15cm Clamshell Box 125 / 250 CS-23/15C2 23x15cm Clamshell 2 Compartment 125 / 250 CS-20/22 20x22cm Clamshell Box 100 / 200 CS-20/22C3 20x22cm Clamshell 3 Compartment 100 / 200

Disposable Tableware

Also made from sugar cane waste, this chlorine-free range of disposable tableware offers outstanding quality and flexibility, whilst remaining committed to sustainability and environmentally-friendly practices.

The EcoWare range of tableware is biodegradable and compostable, is suitable for hot and cold foods, and is both microwave- and freezer-safe.

All EcoWare products are FDA approved for food contact, and certified compostable by the Biodegradable Products Institute. They will break down in a home or commercial composting facility in as little as four weeks.

EcoWare Bowls

• Sizes in stock: 350ml, 480ml

EcoWare Plates

• Sizes in stock: 18cm, 23cm, 25cm

EWB-350 350ml Bowl 125 / 1 000

EWB-480 480ml Bowl 125 / 1 000

EWP2-18 18cm Round Plate 125 / 1 000

EWP2-23 23cm Round Plate 125 / 500

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Cutlery, Straws & Serviettes

EcoPack’s disposable cutlery provides an environmentally-sensitive alternative to traditional plastic food service utensils. Made from annually-renewable plant-based bioplastic (Polylactic Acid), the EcoPack range of cutlery reduces your environmental impact, while providing all the functionality of traditional disposable plastic cutlery. It is hygienic, odourless and certified safe for food contact, whilst providing your customer with an opportunity to positively impact the environment.

Code Description Bag / Carton

CUT-K15PLA 15cm PLA Compostable Knife 50 / 1 000

CUT-F15PLA 15cm PLA Compostable Fork 50 / 1 000

CUT-S15PLA 15cm PLA Compostable Spoon 50 / 1 000 CUT-TS10PLA 10cm PLA Compostable Tea Spoon 100 / 2 000 CUT-ST13PLA 13cm PLA Compostable Stirrer 100 / 3 000

STR-W 16.5cm Wooden Stirrer 1 000 / 10 000

STR-6PLA Clear PLA Straws – Unwrapped 5 000

SER-1PLY White Serviettes 1-Ply 300 x 300mm 1 000 SER-2PLY White Serviettes 2-ply 330 x 330mm 1 000

The EcoPack PLA cutlery range is compostable in a commercial composting facility. However, should these end up in a landfill, they still offer environmental benefits, such as reduced greenhouse gas emissions and reduced dependence on fossil fuels during manufacture. They will eventually decompose, but ideally we recommend that the compost bin is their final destination, wherever possible, to ensure that the earth’s mineral cycle continues as efficiently as possible.

Our white serviettes are Sappi Triple Green certified, and made from 60% sugar cane fibre. They are chlorine-free and support sustainable afforestation.

Cartons

Our RSC cartons are made from a minimum of 50% recycled content and are recyclable or compostable.

Code Description Qty / Bale

CTN-REF1 800 x 420 x 363mm 10 CTN-REF2 510 x 360 x 370mm 10 CTN-REF3 500 x 400 x 450mm 10 CTN-REF4 500 x 400 x 285mm 10 CTN-REF5 395 x 232 x 250mm 10 CTN-REF6 250 x 200 x 150mm 10 CTN-REF7 200 x 150 x 150mm 10 CTN-REF8 200 x 150 x 100mm 10

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Bags & Greaseproof Paper

Greaseproof Bags

• Flat, no gusset

Greaseproof Paper

• Flat greaseproof sheets

Self-Opening Bags

• With gusset

Clear Bags

• 30 micron PLA bags with gusset • Suitable for the freezer

• Can be heat-sealed

• 100% biodegradable and compostable

Carrier Bags

• Brown kraft bag, with natural twisted handles

Code Description Qty / Pack

BAG-GP2 Greaseproof Bag – 170 x 207mm 1 000

BAG-GP3 Greaseproof Bag – 190 x 220mm 1 000

PAP-GP Greaseproof Paper – 330 x 406mm 200 sheets

PAP-GP2 Greaseproof Paper – 660 x 406mm 200 sheets

BAG-SO4 Self-Opening Bag – 125 x 74 x 225mm 500

BAG-TIN Clear Bag – Tiny – 120 x 75 x 30mm 100

BAG-SML Clear Bag – Small – 200 x 85 x 54mm 100

BAG-MED Clear Bag – Medium – 200 x 100 x 50mm 100

BAG-MEDL Clear Bag – Medium Long – 270 x 100 x 50mm 100

BAG-LRG Clear Bag – Large – 300 x 130 x 80mm 100

BAG-THR Brown Carrier – Thriftypak – 265 x 130 x 370mm 125 BAG-HAN Brown Carrier – Handypak – 305 x 160 x 420mm 100 BAG-SUP Brown Carrier – Superking – 455 x 165 x 520mm 125

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Natural Fibre, Twines & Cordage

EcoPack’s twines and strings are made from natural plant fibre originating from renewable managed resources. We do not stock synthetic fibre ropes which are derived from the oil industry.

Cotton Twines

Cotton is a soft, fluffy staple fibre that grows around the seeds of cotton plants of the genus Gossypium. The fibre is almost pure cellulose; and is most often spun into yard or thread and used to make a soft, breathable textile. This twisted twine is a 100% natural cotton yarn, and is great for stationery, packaging, handicrafts, upholstery and toys.

Sisal Dry Twines

Sisal is an agave that yields a stiff fibre traditionally used in making twine and rope. This 100% natural sisal fibre is a twisted 1-ply. It is durable and knots well; and is great for general purpose tying, agriculture and gardening, packaging and handicrafts.

ECO Strings

This string is made from hemp, a fibre plant similar to flax and jute, which is a natural plant fibre originating from renewable managed resources. This twisted twine is a 100% natural fibre yarn (hemp); and is great for stationery, packaging, handicrafts and toys, and upholstery.

COTSTR104-50g Cotton Twine 104, 1mm, 50g, 58m 200 COTSTR104-100g Cotton Twine 104, 1mm, 100g, 117m 100 COTSTR104-500g Cotton Twine 104, 1mm, 500g, 588m 40 COTSTR304-100g Cotton Twine 304, 2mm, 100g, 33m 100 COTSTR304-500g Cotton Twine 304, 2mm, 500g, 167m 40 COTSTR309-500g Cotton Twine 309, 4mm, 500g, 75m 40 SISAL-500g Sisal Dry Twine, 1 Ply, 500g, 167m 24 SISAL-1kg Sisal Dry Twine, 1 Ply, 1kg, 333m 10 SISAL2p-2kg Sisal Dry Twine, 2 Ply, 2kg, 296m 10 SISAL3p-2kg Sisal Dry Twine, 3 Ply, 2kg, 196m 10 ECOSTR104-100g ECO String 104, 1mm, 100g, 122m 100 ECOSTR304-100g ECO String 304, 2mm, 100g, 43m 100 ECOSTR304-500g ECO String 304, 2mm, 500g, 215m 40

ECOSTR309-40m ECO String 309, 4mm, 40m 40

Woodwool

Our woodwool is a natural product, made from wood grown in plantations or from wood that is unsuitable for milling. It is compostable and an environmentally-friendly alternative to synthetic packaging materials. It is safe for use with food products.

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Eco Cleaning Products

EcoPack now offers a range of eco-friendly cleaning products. Better Earth products are safe for the environment, and for the user; and are not tested on animals. They are biodegradable; and every product in the range has a list of the ingredients on it. The products come in recyclable containers.

Better Earth Natural Dishwashing Liquid

This dishwashing liquid cleans your dishes perfectly. It is easy on your hands and the environment, but tough on grease. This product was a finalist in the Fairlady Best Buy Consumer Awards 2010 – Best Cleaning Product Category.

Better Earth Bathroom & Toilet Cleaner

This gel will leave your bathroom and toilet spotlessly clean. This product can also be used as a general cleaner on surfaces in the kitchen. The active ingredient is SABS approved as a disinfectant. This product was the winner of the Fairlady Best Cleaning Products 2011.

Better Earth Citrus Tiled Floor Cleaner

This tiled floor cleaner gently cleans and shines your floors. The citrus aroma freshens the home and gives floors a streak-free finish. Can be used on all tiled, terracotta or screed floors.

Better Earth Eucalyptus Wooden Floor Cleaner

This wooden floor cleaner gently cleans and shines your floors. The streak-free finish leaves floors looking great, and can be used on all wood and laminated floors. Please note that this product does not polish floors.

Better Earth Laundry Gel with Fabric Conditioner

This gel contains a fabric conditioner that is safe for all fabrics. This product was a finalist in the Fairlady Best South African Product Awards 2012 (Household).

Code Description Size

BE/NDL Better Earth Natural Dishwashing Liquid 5 litres BE/BTC Better Earth Bathroom & Toilet Cleaner 5 litres BE/TFC Better Earth Citrus Tiled Floor Cleaner 5 litres BE/WFC Better Earth Eucalyptus Wooden Floor Cleaner 5 litres

Newsprint

Our unprinted newsprint sheets are made from 100% post-consumer waste.

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Padded Mailers

Our padded mailers are rugged, all-purpose, paper-fibre cushioned mailers. They are made from 100% recycled paper fibres, with 25% post-consumer content, and recyclable with mixed paper.

Code Description Qty / Pack

ENV-ML0 Mail Lite Envelope size 0 – 149 x 222mm 100 ENV-ML1 Mail Lite Envelope size 1 – 181 x 273mm 100 ENV-ML2 Mail Lite Envelope size 2 – 213 x 273mm 100 ENV-ML3 Mail Lite Envelope size 3 – 213 x 336mm 50

Limited Stock

Bagasse Trays

These disposable trays are made from bagasse – a waste by-product of the sugar industry; and are both biodegradable and compostable. These sustainable alternatives are suitable for hot and cold foods, and are both microwave- and freezer-safe.

Lunch Boxes (no lids)

These disposable containers are made from bagasse – a waste by-product of the sugar industry; and are both biodegradable and compostable. These sustainable alternatives are suitable for hot and cold foods, and are both microwave- and freezer-safe.

700ml Round PLA Containers and Lids

EWT-150/150 Bagasse Tray – 150 x 150 x 22mm 125 / 500 EWT-200/145 Bagasse Tray – 200 x 145 x 15mm 125 / 500 EWT-210/115 Bagasse Tray – 210 x 115 x 15mm 125 / 500 EWT-260/110 Bagasse Tray – 260 x 110 x 25mm 125 / 500

LBB-750T 750ml Lunch Box Base T-Lock 125 / 500 LBB-1000T 1000ml Lunch Box Base T-Lock 125 / 500

These 700ml clear containers are made from plant-derived sustainable raw materials, and are 100% compostable and biodegradable.They can be recycled, are BPA- and toxin-free, and are as firm and clear as regular plastic. PLA is heat sensitive, so use these for cold and ambient food only.