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The Green Supply Company LLC based in Berlin, Connecticut distributes eco-friendly food service products from Greenwave, Trellis Earth, Vegware, Worldcentric also composters from Earth Tub and Jora.

With warehouses located nationwide in: California, Connecticut, Georgia, New Jersey and Oregon they have the ability to get you what you need quickly and efficiently. By shipping product from multiple warehouses lead times and shipping costs can be greatly reduced.

They have pieced together a product line from a variety of manufacturers in order to offer their customers the best eco-friendly products on the market.

"Bagasse products from Greenwave, Vegware and Worldcentric are some of the highest quality paper goods on the market and Trellis Earth cutlery cannot be beat." - Christian Coughlin, President, The Green Supply Company LLC.

The Green Supply Company LLC can be reached toll free: 1-866-592-3576, via email: info@mygreensupply.com, or through their website: www.mygreensupply.com.

Biodegradable & Compostable PLA Cold Cups

Our biodegradable and compostable cups (only for drinks below 110F) are made from NatureWorks polylactic acid (PLA), which is derived from corn grown in the USA. These compostable PLA cups are fully biodegradable and compostable and meet the most stringent scientific requirements for biodegradability and compostability, and are ASTM D6400-99 certified for "compostable plastics". Though, they are indistinguishable from normal plastic and as light and strong, they fully degrade into water, carbon dioxide and organic material when composted. There is no reason not to use these compostable cups made from readily renewable resources as compared to the petroleum based plastic cups, which create toxicity and environmental pollution.

Please note, composting is required for biodegradation. These compostable cups will biodegrade within 180 days in a commercial composting facility, but can take up to a year or more to biodegrade in a home composting system.

Compostable Plastics
Compostable Plastics are a new generation of plastics which are biodegradable and compostable. They are derived generally from renewable raw materials like starch (e.g. corn, potato, tapioca etc), cellulose, soy protein, lactic acid etc., are not hazardous/toxic in production and decompose back into carbon dioxide, water, biomass etc. when composted. Some compostable plastics may not be derived from renewable materials, but instead derived made from petroleum or made by bacteria through a process of microbial fermentation.

Currently, there are a number of different compostable plastics resins available in the market and the number is growing every day. The most commonly used raw material for making the compostable plastics is corn starch, which is converted into a polymer with similar properties as normal plastic products. Other compostable resins are available made from potato starch, soybean protein, cellulose and as well from petroleum and petroleum by products. It is counter intuitive to think that compostable resins could be derived from petroleum, when all normal plastic products are derived from petroleum and are non compostable. However, there are certified compostable resins available in the market, derived from petroleum and the field of compostable plastics is constantly evolving with new materials and technologies being worked on and being brought to market. There is even research underway to make compostable plastics from carbon dioxide.

Properties The compostable resins for the most part mimic plastic properties, and different resins have different properties related to heat resistance, tensile strength, impact resistance, MVTR, oxygen barrier etc. One of the main compostable resin PLA, for example has a heat resistance of only 110F, while other compostable resins can have a much higher heat resistance.

Biodegradability & Compostability
Bioplastics can take different length of times to totally compost, based on the material and are meant to be composted in a commercial composting facility, where higher composting temperatures can be reached and is between 90-180 days. Most existing international standards require biodegradation of 60% within 180 days along with certain other criteria for the resin or product to be called compostable. It is important to make the distinction between degradable, biodegradable and compostable. These terms are often (incorrectly) used interchangeably.

Compostable Plastic is plastic which is "capable of undergoing biological decomposition in a compost site as part of an available program, such that the plastic is not visually distinguishable and breaks down to carbon dioxide, water, inorganic compounds, and biomass, at a rate consistent with known compostable materials (e.g. cellulose). and leaves no toxic residue." American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM). In order for a plastic to be called compostable, three criteria need to be met:

1. Biodegrade - break down into carbon dioxide, water, biomass at the same rate as cellulose (paper).
2. Disintegrate - the material is indistinguishable in the compost, that it is not visible and needs to be screened out
3. Eco-toxicity - the biodegradation does not produce any toxic material and the compost can support plant growth.

Biodegradable Plastic is plastic which will degrade from the action of naturally occurring microorganism, such as bacteria, fungi etc. over a period of time. Note, that there is no requirement for leaving "no toxic residue", and as well as no requirement for the time it needs to take to biodegrade.

Degradable Plastic is plastic which will undergo a significant change in its chemical structure under specific environmental conditions resulting in a loss of some properties. Please note that there is no requirement that the plastic has to be degrade from the action of "naturally occurring microorganism" or any of the other criteria required for compostable plastics.

A plastic therefore may be degradable but not biodegradable or it may be biodegradable but not compostable (that is, it breaks down too slowly to be called compostable or leaves toxic residue).

Biodegradable Cups for drinks below 110F

• Please store below 110F away from heat, hot surfaces and direct sunlight.
• These biodegradable cups have a "Bicompostable logo" and "This cup is made from corn and is 100% compostable" printed on them in green color on one side of the cup.
• We do this to distinguish them from regular plastic cups and as well as to facilitate sorting them in municipal recycling/composting facilities for composting.
  
  

For more information or to purchase these cups, please see them on our site: www.mygreensupply.com.

Biodegradable & Compostable Tableware on Sale

Starting December 1st all environmentally friendly tableware is on sale at www.mygreensupply.com, see items discounted up to 30%. Biodegradable & compostable plates, bowls, hot cups, cold cups, cutlery, trash bags and grocery bags.

Cases of 7" bagasse plates are just $29.99, they are typically priced at $34.99 per case of 500.

Cases of 9" bagasse plates are just $44.99, they are typically priced at $49.99 per case of 500.

Cases of 8 oz. hot cups are just $64.31, they are typically priced at $74.60 per case of 1000.

See all items on sale here: www.mygreensupply.com/foodservice

The Green Supply Company LLC, based in Berlin, Connecticut is a provider of environmentally friendly products and services. On the product side they supply businesses, schools, and organizations with eco-friendly food service and janitorial supplies. In addition to facilities maintenance products they also supply new, used, and reconditioned material handling products, including pallet racking, steel shelving, conveyor systems, forklifts and many more items to warehouses, distribution centers, and storage facilities. On the service side we provide clients with electronic waste services, thermography services and financing options for renewable energy installations.

Le Fooding Goes Green With Biodegradable Tableware

Berlin, CT – Le Fooding a Paris-born guerilla culinary movement is going green by using environmentally friendly tableware and cutlery, products made from corn and sugar cane fibers. The founders have rounded up NYC chefs like David Chang and Daniel Boulud and paired them with their French counterparts for Le Fooding d'Amour Paris-New York, an epic two-night event at P.S.1.

The Green Supply Company LLC, based in Berlin, CT, is a full food service supplier of biodegradable and compostable plates, bowls, cups, cutlery, takeout containers, trash bags, and cleaners. They work with homes, businesses, and schools to help them reduce their dependence on Styrofoam and plastic products and increase awareness of environmentally friendly practices and products. As the company has grown over the past year, The Green Supply Company has expanded not only its product offerings, but also its services. It is their goal to help facilities generate minimal amounts of waste. They make this possible by implementing compost and recycling practices.

The Green Supply Company LLC can be reached toll free: 1-866-592-3576, via email: info@mygreensupply.com, or through their website: www.mygreensupply.com.

The Green Supply Company Introduces BioBags to Their Product Lineup

The Green Supply Company LLC will now carry and distribute the BioBag biodegradable and compostable grocery and trash bag lines. "BioBag is the world’s largest brand of 100% biodegradable and 100% compostable bags and films made from the material, Mater-Bi. All of our products contain GMO free starch, biodegradable polymer and other renewable resources. No polyethylene is used in the production process. BioBag products meet ASTM D6400 specifications and California Law requirements"

Available bags sizes are, 2, 3, 10, 13, 20, 33, 39, 45, 55, and 96 gallon size biodegradable and compostable bags.

The Green Supply Company LLC, based in Berlin, CT, is a full food service supplier of biodegradable and compostable plates, bowls, cups, cutlery, takeout containers, trash bags, and cleaners. They work with homes, businesses, and schools to help them reduce their dependence on Styrofoam and plastic products and increase awareness of environmentally friendly practices and products. As the company has grown over the past year, The Green Supply Company has expanded not only its product offerings, but also its services. It is their goal to help facilities generate minimal amounts of waste. They make this possible by implementing compost and recycling practices.

The Green Supply Company LLC can be reached toll free: 1-866-592-3576, via email: info@mygreensupply.com, or through their website: www.mygreensupply.com.

Rhodes College Goes Green With The Green Supply Company

Berlin, CT – The Green Supply Company LLC and Rhodes college are pleased to announce they will be becoming more environmentally friendly. Styrofoam and plastic products will be removed from their dining areas and replaced with biodegradable and compostable products. Reducing Styrofoam and plastic usage will decrease the amounts of waste headed to the local landfill.

The Green Supply Company LLC, based in Berlin, CT, is a full food service supplier of biodegradable and compostable plates, bowls, cups, cutlery, takeout containers, trash bags, and cleaners. They work with homes, businesses, and schools to help them reduce their dependence on Styrofoam and plastic products and increase awareness of environmentally friendly practices and products. As the company has grown over the past year, The Green Supply Company has expanded not only its product offerings, but also its services. It is their goal to help facilities generate minimal amounts of waste. They make this possible by implementing compost and recycling practices.

The Green Supply Company LLC can be reached toll free: 1-866-592-3576, via email: info@mygreensupply.com, or through their website: www.mygreensupply.com.

The Green Supply Company LLC Introduces the Vegware Product Line

Berlin, CT January 1, 2009- We are proud to announce that we will be stocking and distributing Vegware products. Vegware brand eco-friendly restaurant supply products are well known in the United Kingdom. Vegware’s line of plates and bowls, knives and forks, cups and to-go boxes are all created from natural products and are all fully biodegradable and/or compostable. If you have any questions or are interested in wholesale opportunities please feel free to contact us at (866) 592-3576.

We will be carrying many of the Vegware products, if there is something not listed on our website please contact us. We are very excited to be distributing the Vegware biodegradable and compostable PLA hot cup and PLA lid combination. Finally a fully biodegradable and compostable hot drink cup and lid combination.

Cups are made from quality heavy-weight paper board, and have a corn starch lining rather than plastic. The matching sip-through lids are made from corn starch in the form of PLA with an additive which makes them heat-stable, though does not affect their environmental credentials.

Products can be purchased by phone: 1-866-592-3576 or securely online via our website: www.mygreensupply.com

The Green Supply Company LLC to Expand Into a Full Food Service Supplier

Berlin, CT December 21, 2008 - The Green Supply Company LLC has continued to expand and they are pleased to announce they will be distributing a full line of food service and janitorial products. Starting January 1st customers will have access to a full line of disposable paper goods, including tableware, napkins, towels, tissues, bags, and more, in addition they will be carrying complete cleaning lines, from hand soaps to floor cleaning supplies. This move is being made in order to offer restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers a full line of products that includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. If you are interested in receiving more information please contact The Green Supply Company LLC via email at: info@mygreensupply.com or toll free: 1-866-592-3576.

Online Eco Store Provides One-Stop-Shop for Everything Earth Friendly

Berlin, CT December 1, 2008 - Everybody loves a hot cup of coffee at work, and most of us succumb to takeout food at least once in a while. Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy our favorite food and drink without feeling guilty about the environmentally unfriendly tableware it usually entails?

The Green Supply Company has opened their online doors and begun shipping their products internationally. Their product line includes biodegradable and compostable plates, bowls, hot cups, cold cups, cutlery, takeout containers, and trash bags. They also carry and distribute many lines including Green Wave, Trellis Earth, and Vegware products. All their products are biodegradable or compostable and created from natural materials.

Christian Coughlin and Ryan Zelek, decided to advance environmental activism in a way that meets the present consumer needs. Today, their brainchild, The Green Supply Company, LLC, distributes environmentally friendly and affordable tableware to consumers, businesses, and schools. They distribute to both end users and retail outlets.

“Too many citizens just talk about the problems that non-biodegradable plastics are causing for our landfills, without taking the steps to correct them,” Coughlin points out. “With the help of our company’s products, we hope to increase the environmental consciousness of customers and, in turn, positively impact the world we live in for current and future generations.”

In addition to international product distribution, The Green Supply Company is active in working with corporations to find the best options for their needs. “Everyday a new product is introduced to the market. We test and review products everyday to ensure we are offering the best products to our clients,” notes Zelek.

Over 25,000,000 styrofoam cups go into landfills every year. Styrofoam makes up 25% of our landfill space and is not recyclable, so any cup you use today will still be around 500 years from now. Incinerating styrofoam is not an acceptable alternative to burying the impervious material, as it gives off over 90 different hazardous chemicals, including styrene vapors and dioxin.

“Our most unique product is one created from Bagasse, a waste material is recycled, made into useful tableware, then composted into nutrient rich soil,” says Coughlin. Bagasse, one of the most popular offerings, is a byproduct of sugar cane which is made from the dry fibrous residue left after the stalks have been crushed to extract juice. Bagasse plates and bowls are created by a high-heat, high-pressure process that requires the use of considerably less energy than that used when pulping wood for similar paper products. These pieces are remarkably durable and especially well suited for holding hot, wet or oily foods.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, paper and paper board products, which include paper plates and food packaging, constitute the largest portion of municipal solid waste. The average individual discards about four pounds of waste material each day. Although recycling materials helps to alleviate this burden on our environment, the most preferred method of waste management is to reduce the generation of waste at the source through waste prevention. Waste prevention includes seeking products and packaging that are free of toxics and redesigning products to use fewer raw materials in production.