Our
goal at Leonard Paper is to provide our customers with a selection of environmentally
friendly or "Green" foodservice disposable
products. In order to help you better understand this constantly changing
segment of the disposable packaging business, we have developed this information
so you can make a better informed buying decision. By purchasing products
that are made from materials that are more ecologically responsible, you
will contribute to healthier world not only today but for future generations!
Some Background
As you may or may not know, we at Leonard have been heavily involved with Green cleaning for the last several years. Our comprehensive program for commercial building owners, property managers and building service contractors has lead us to be a leader in Green cleaning expertise within our marketplace. This knowledge and product expertise is now being used in the foodservice disposables segment of our business.
When someone says their product is Green what does that mean to you? Ask three different people and you will probably get three different definitions! When we use the term Green product we mean a product that has less impact on the environment in some way than a similar item. Any manufacturer can claim their product is Green but the proof is in the examination of the claims they make!
Definitions
and Terminology
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Bagasse:
The biomass remaining after sugarcane stalks are crushed and the
juice extracted which is then ground up and made into paper pulp
for dinnerware and various containers.
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Biodegradable:
Any product that is capable of decaying over time through the
action of living organisms or bacteria.
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Compostable:
Any product that is capable of decaying over time through the
action of living organisms and a combination of heat and humidity.
Ideal composting conditions are 150? F and 90% humidity.
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PLA:
Acronym for Poly Lactic Acid which is a biodegradable thermoplastic
resin derived from natural renewable resources like corn or sugar
cane.
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Recyclable:
Any product capable of being used again after being treated or
processed to make it suitable for reuse.
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Renewable
Resource:
A natural resource that can be replenished at a rate comparable to its
rate of consumption. In other words, we use less than what grows or
occurs naturally. Sugarcane takes one year to maturity versus a tree
which takes thirty years!
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Currently
Stocked Products:
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Item
|
Description
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Green
Component
|
Case
Pack
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| F-GC12S | Clear Cold Cup 12/14oz |
Made
from PLA
|
1,000/Cs
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| F-GC16S | Clear Cold Cup 16/18oz |
Made
from PLA
|
1,000/Cs
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| F-GC20 | Clear Cold Cup 20oz |
Made
from PLA
|
1,000/Cs
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| F-LGC12/20 | Clear X Slot lid for GC12S and GC20 |
Made
from PLA
|
1,000/Cs
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| F-LGC16/24 | Clear X Slot lid for GC16S |
Made
from PLA
|
1,000/Cs
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| I-SMRE8 | 8oz Ecotainer Hot Cup |
Compostable
Product
|
1,000/Cs
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| I-SMRE10 | 10oz Ecotainer Hot Cup |
Compostable
Product
|
1,000/Cs
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| I-SMRE12 | 12oz Ecotainer Hot Cup |
Compostable
Product
|
1,000/Cs
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| I-SMRE16 | 16oz Ecotainer Hot Cup |
Compostable
Product
|
1,000/Cs
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| B-BG06 | Compostable 10 1/2" Eco Friendly Plate |
Compostable
Product
|
1,000/Cs
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| B-BG09 | Compostable 8 3/4" Eco Friendly Plate |
Compostable
Product
|
500/Cs
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| B-BG10 | Compostable 10 1/2" Eco Friendly Plate |
Compostable
Product
|
500/Cs
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| M-FC662H | 6x6x2 Biodegradable & Compostable Container |
Compostable
Product
|
500/Cs
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| M-FC993H | 9x9x3 Biodegradable & Compostable Container |
Compostable
Product
|
500/Cs
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| SCA-DX900 | SCA Tork Advanced Xpressnap 1/4 Fold White Napkin |
"Ecologo"
Certified Product
|
6,000/Cs
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| SCA-DX906E | SCA Tork Universal Xpressnap 1/4 Fold Natural Napkin |
"Ecologo"
Certified Product
|
6,000/Cs
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| GP-DR7050 | SCA Tork Advanced Rollnap White Dispenser Napkin |
"Ecologo"
Certified Product
|
6,000/Cs
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| SCA-D802 | SCA Tork Advanced Luxri 17 White Dispenser Napkin |
"Ecologo"
Certified Product
|
6,000/Cs
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| SCA-D786E | SCA Tork Universal Masterfold Natural Dispenser Napkin |
"Ecologo"
Certified Product
|
6,000/Cs
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| SCA-L3141 |
SCA
Tork Universal 1-Ply White Quarterfold Lunch Napkin
|
"Ecologo"
Certified Product
|
6,000/Cs
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| SCA-NP5240A | SCA Tork Advanced 2-Ply White Quarterfold Dinner Napkin |
"Ecologo"
Certified Product
|
3,000/Cs
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