Emerald Ecovations announced the launch of their Cradle to Cradle Compostability Program in the Tri-State area. The new program connects composters, waste haulers, and select companies to pilot a solution for the growing environmental concerns surrounding disposable products by offering a comprehensive solution for their end-of-life management.
鈥淚n our mission to end deforestation, we鈥檝e been at the forefront of using rapidly renewable fibers and creating a circular manufacturing infrastructure. It鈥檚 important for us to close the loop by ensuring compostable materials actually get composted. Our new program will allow companies to take part in the governance of compostability,” stated Ralph Bianculli, CEO and Founder of Emerald Ecovations.
Key Features of the Cradle to Cradle Compostability Program include:
1.听Comprehensive Product Lifecycle Management: The program encompasses the entire lifecycle of disposables, from design and manufacturing to consumer use and then regeneration into a nutrient rich soil amendment completing the Cradle to Cradle process.
2.听One Bin Total Solution鈩�: The company plans retrieval of Emerald Ecovations鈥� compostable products and organic food waste, transport to a regional Department of Environmental Conservations certified compost facility, with a complete breakdown of materials within 90 days聽 and eventually back to natural organic compost that will be marketed for both commercial and home use.
3.听笔补谤迟苍别谤蝉丑颈辫蝉:听The company is establishing strategic partnerships with composters, waste haulers, and clients nationwide to tackle the issues collectively.
4.听Education and Outreach:聽As part of the program, Emerald Ecovations will expand its Emerald Sustainability Academy to include specific training on compostability and circular economy principles.
Beginning on November 1, 2024, Emerald Ecovations will be reviewing companies interested in participating in the program based upon the following criteria:
- 聽On-site population 500-1,000
- 聽Location must be accessible by truck
- 聽Cooperation of current hauler or ability to bring in project hauler
- 聽Regional pilot will launch in Tri-State Area (Connecticut, New Jersey, New York)
Companies will be selected by January 31, 2025 with the launch of the program in Q1 2025. This program will encompass the entire lifecycle of disposables, from design and manufacturing to consumer use and then regeneration into a nutrient rich soil amendment completing the Cradle to Cradle process.