Grounded Packaging

It’s always nice to stop for a moment and reflect on some of the wins from the last little while. We’re not just in the business of replacing plastics, we’ve gone out of our way to design the most impactful business model we possibly could, across all aspects of what we do. We’re super proud to be a B Corp; we model, report on and offset all Scope 1,2 & 3 emissions; we’ve built specific software to help educate and compare sustainable packaging alternatives; we support a number of ocean health and blue carbon initiatives; and most importantly we’ve built up a really cool customer base of customers that also give a sh*t. And it’s super cool to see the numbers starting to add up.

Phil Vigeant and Greg from PlantFusion are veterans of the natural products industry in the US. Frustrated by their inability to find a simple protein shake that wasn’t full of allergens (soy, gluten, dairy etc), empty fillers, or overly processed ingredients like whey protein, they set out to create a range of authentic, 100% plant-based, nutrient-dense, allergen-free products that are not only better for you (and the world), but that taste delicious too. They travelled the world to find the cleanest farming practices, the best growing conditions, and the healthiest varieties of plants for their blends. And when it came to packaging, they applied the same rigour in finding the best and most sustainable packaging formats, and materials that they could. Grounded has been fortunate to be part of that process and play a small role, and we’re super excited to launch their new pouch range. Not only are the pouches BPI certified for industrial composting, but the full pouch is also certified Home Compostable AND it can also be processed on your Lomi home composting unit. To our knowledge it’s one of the first of its kind in the world and we think that’s pretty cool!

Lyka is a pioneer of the pet food industry in Australia, blending science, nutrition, and sustainability to improve the health of thousands of pets. They're also committed to setting the example for using sustainable packaging materials across their entire product range. Grounded has partnered with Lyka over the past few years to develop a groundbreaking recyclable thermoforming film made from plants—a world first. This complex project has been incredibly rewarding, showcasing Lyka's unwavering dedication to positive change across their entire operation. The result is a significant reduction in both carbon footprint and fossil fuel use within their packaging portfolio. Take a bow Lyka 🐶 You can read more about the project: https://lnkd.in/gYjfyrgV

Last chance today to get out and see the Grounded crew at the World of Coffee expo in Copenhagen. Max Wheeler-Bowden Conor Mercer Benjamin Grant on call all day to talk everything sustainable packaging materials and data.

In this discussion, Tim de Ridder and our packaging expert Thomas Hobbs, delve into Grounded Packaging’s unique strategy for creating eco-friendly packaging solutions. Discover the power of globally certified materials and advanced manufacturing methods in addressing the single-use plastics crisis. Explore the origins of plastic packaging and the advantages of choosing recycled or bioplastic options. Understand the significance of using secondary packaging materials to minimize reliance on virgin fossil fuels. Watch the full-length interview here: https://lnkd.in/g9mvR6jA

Grounded is proud to be a finalist in the 2023 Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) awards for the second year in a row. Last year we were fortunate to pick up the End Market Leadership award for the development of our Re:Mono 80% post-consumer recycled, high barrier laminate. This year we're in the running for the Industry Education Award for one of our new software products, 'Scope', which allows businesses unparalleled modelling and comparison of sustainability data around different packaging materials. Get in touch with one of our team if you're interested in a demo!