The first US Plastic Pact Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award went to Smile Compostable Solutions®. | So Good News

DARIEN, Conn., October 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Smile Compostable Solutions^® Won the first US Plastics Pact Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award in the compostability category. The award recognizes companies that are eliminating problematic and unnecessary plastic packaging while taking steps to ensure that 100% of plastic packaging is reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025. Smile is recognized as a business that takes steps to promote sustainable solutions in packaging. economy.

Smile was selected by a panel of experts in circularity and packaging engineering from leading retailers and sustainability organizations. The criteria are based on the improvement of the product’s environmental impact, the likelihood of commercial viability and the level of potential impact in moving the industry towards circularity. Smile’s bottles are made from polypropylene plastic (PP #5) and provide a convenient, sustainable solution for coffee pods, especially in areas with limited recyclability and food contact. PP #5 bottles are rarely recycled due to their small size, food contact, and the need to separate the cap, filter, and ground before recycling. Smile’s pellets create whole compost, eliminating water waste from cleaning and discarding lids.

“This validation of the US Plastics Pact should prove to companies on the fence about sustainability that there is a compostable, carbon-neutral and plant-based solution that can help everyone in the coffee bean industry reduce their plastic and carbon footprints.” improving the environment,” said CEO and Co-Founder of Smile Compostable Solutions Michael Sands. “Why wait until 2025 when consumers want it and it’s available today?”

The compostability category assesses how well a product meets the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) compostability certification standards. In addition to passing ASTM D6400 and D6868 standards, BPI-certified products must be related to the diversion of raw materials desired by compost producers and cannot be a redesign of a product that is better for recycling. In accordance with BPI’s ban on fluorinated chemicals, Smile’s pod is free of BPA, PFAS and petroleum plastics, and also exceeds BPI’s certification mark requirements by displaying accurate marketing language and certification logos on all packaging, including the actual bottle cap.

“Smile Compostable Coffee Pods are a fully compostable packaging solution with countless possibilities for expansion. The judges were impressed by their holistic approach to making sure the entire package is compostable and clearly designed to deliver it to the consumer.” Crystal Bayliss, US Plastics Pact Program Manager, Circular Economy Strategic Relations. “We applaud Smile Compostable Solutions for their efforts in helping businesses and individuals meet their plastic and carbon reduction goals, and we can’t wait to see what they do next.”

Smile compostable solutions^® the only fully certified compostable key-operated system to help ensure the sustainability of the entire brand’s offerings. Smile also offers TÜV-Austria OK Home compostable straws and certified commercial compostable laminate bags. Our award-winning material meets or exceeds all new government regulations and can be used in many food categories. We offer the convenience of a one-stop shop for beans, straws, bags and groceries with the best compostable materials.

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Smile Coffee Werks and green coffee pods are US registered trademarks of Smile Beverage Werks, LLC. All rights reserved. Smile is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by Nespresso or Keurig Dr Pepper. There may not be commercial composting facilities in your area. to go FindAComposter.com or CompostNow.org To find a compost facility near you!

About Smile Beverage Werks PBC

Smile Beverage Werks, PBC – Delaware Public Benefits Corporation d/b/a Smile Compostable Solutions. Smile uses best-in-class compostable materials for its food packaging solutions, including single-use coffee pods, straws and bags. founded Michael Sands and Frank Schuster, Smile produces all plant-based, compostable and carbon neutral products. Subscribe for laughs Facebook, LinkedInand Instagram or visit our website at SmileCoffeeWerks.com for more information.

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