Earth Day & Environmentally-Friendly Packaging Solutions
Do You Know the Origins of Earth Day?
Celebrated on April 22nd each year, Earth Day has its origins in the growing environmental movement of the 1960's. The first Earth Day was organized by Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin, who was inspired to create a national day of environmental education and awareness after witnessing the devastating effects of a massive oil spill off the coast of California in 1969.
On April 22, 1970, Americans united to protest, expressing their concerns about environmental destruction and advocating for stronger safeguards to protect our planet. Since its inception, Earth Day has grown into a global phenomenon, with over 190 countries participating in activities and events to promote sustainability and conservation. It serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting our planet for future generations and inspires individuals and communities to take action to preserve the Earth's natural resources. Earth Day continues to be a powerful platform for raising awareness about environmental issues and advocating for positive change.
Make Earth Day Every Day:
We can all make a eco-friendly difference!
Here are a few examples that we can all do to aid in the effort inspired by Earth Day:
- Plant trees or start a garden
- Participate in community clean-up events
- Reduce, reuse, and recycle
- Support sustainable businesses and products
- Use eco-friendly transportation options
- Conserve energy and water
- Switch to energy-efficient light bulbs
- Compost food scraps and yard waste
Eco-Friendly Food Grade Packaging Solutions
Located in Traverse City, Michigan, Plascon offers eco-friendly solutions for sustainable food packaging. We understand the importance of reducing the environmental impact of packaging materials and our biodegradable* films and liners were developed to meet the quality and safety demands of food-grade packaging.
Our food-grade biodegradable* liners fit a range of box, bin, crate and other containers with the same strength and durability as traditional plastics without toxic by-products. Our liners are FDA approved, and help to keep foods fresh and secure during transportation and storage. This provides a longer shelf life for things like produce, reducing waste as a result from spoiled foods. By using these eco-friendly solutions, food companies can fulfill their packaging needs without compromising on sustainability.
Check out our webstore to learn more about our films and liners. We have many standard sizes available, and offer custom sizing for bulk orders. Our liners are available in both clear and colored films, and can come with a flat poly seal, or gusseted to fit your container and maximize space without waste.
Celebrate Earth Day every day by taking small, eco-friendly actions that make a big impact. Let's all do our part to make every day Earth Day. 🌳
* 49.28% biodegradation in 900 days under non-typical conditions. No evidence of further biodegradation.