Starbucks Plant-based Straws, Heavenly Tea Compostable Packaging, and Bioleather's Tomato Leather

Heavenly Tea Switches to Compostable Packaging and Carbon-neutral Shipping 

Heavenly Tea Leaves, a family-owned organic tea company based in New York, NY, has revamped its ecommerce website and redesigned its packaging with sustainability at the forefront. Their new resealable kraft paper pouches are lined with corn-starch-based PLA and are compostable, aligning with the company’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact. Additionally, the company has introduced carbon-neutral shipping for all orders and a line of organic pyramid tea bags made from sugar cane, which are ‘plastic-free’ and reported to be fully compostable within 2-3 weeks. These pyramid-shaped tea bags, printed with soy-based ink, enhance flavor infusion for a superior tea experience. Dedicated to quality and sustainable practices, Heavenly Tea Leaves continues to utilize recyclable, compostable, and reusable materials to maintain product freshness while minimizing their ecological footprint. 

Made of 50% cotton, 30% tomato, and 20% biopolymer, the leather alternative aims to reduce carbon emissions.Image provided by ThePackHub

Bioleather Introduces Tomato-based Sustainable Leather Alternative 

Bioleather, based in Mumbai, India, has developed Tomato Leather, a biomaterial made from tomatoes, cotton, and biodegradable biopolymers. This innovative leather alternative aims to reduce the environmental impact of traditional leather production, which contributes significantly to land use, greenhouse gas emissions, and water consumption. Tomato Leather comprises 50% cotton, 30% tomato, and 20% biopolymer, all of which are biodegradable. The product is free from polyurethane (PU) and complies with stringent quality and environmental standards. Designed for various applications, the material is customizable in terms of color, texture, and performance. Bioleather’s products are sold with a minimum order quantity (MOQ) of 100 square meters and are available in various colours and textures, with prices ranging from Rs 990 (£10) to Rs 1500 (£15) per meter. The company also provides swatches for sampling. Its mission focuses on reducing climate change impact and restoring biodiversity by producing durable, sustainable materials that use significantly less water, land, and energy compared to animal leather. 

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