19 Jul SUSTAINABILITY | BREAKING NEWS WITH NEW PACKAGING!
SUSTAINABILE PACKAGING WE REDUCE THE USE OF PLASTIC MATERIAL BY 62% IN THE FRESH PRODUCE SECTIONWe are thrilled to announce that we at Naturesmart have launched our unique, innovative, recyclable, and biodegradable[1] fresh produce packaging.“Our recent packaging aligns strongly with our core value of sustainability,” says Nico van der Merwe, CEO and co-founder, Naturesmart. This further solidifies our position as a forerunner in the reduction of plastic usage and its carbon footprint whilst simultaneously ensuring cost-effective solutions.Its latest cost-effective design has seen Naturesmart achieve a 62% reduction in the use of plastic material and a 1.5% decrease in carbon omission when compared to packaging alternatives.[1] Biodegradable refers to the paper punnet and not the lid. Consisting of punnet, ink and lid – the closed design reduces any risk of foreign body contamination whilst still allowing for efficient ventilation.Its specially designed airflow prevents dehydration and allows sufficient cold air to enter the punnet that, in turn, ensures a consistent cold chain environment of benefit to the produce.The slick and modern design follows the latest trends, resulting in an aesthetically pleasing product that further ups the appeal of the fresh produce content.In addition to its components being recyclable and/ or biodegradable – one third of...
