Clovernook compostable cups and politics
The Clovernook Center’s recyclable and biodegradable paper cups came into the spotlight again this week by being chosen for the Democratic National Convention. The Clovernook Center is a local 105 year old non-profit organization dedicated to a high quality of life for people with visual impairments. This Enquirer article mentions a few other customers that the Clovernook Center has landed with their inventive product.
This is great news because it shows that the cups are filling a need as companies, people, and events across the country work to be more environmentally conscious. Need more proof that green business is good business?
Quote from the enquirer article:
New interest in green products will help propel Clovernook’s cup business from about $500,000 in sales last year to roughly $1 million this year, Usalis said, making the cups one of the highest-growth business segments for the center.
Keep this in mind when your business makes product development plans or your entrepreneurial spirit kicks in!
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I checked out Clovernook’s site and it says they are the, “first and only 100% biodegradable, compostable, and renewable environment-friendly hot paper cup on the market.” How great to see this coming on the market, taking another potential hurdle out of the way for broader consumer acceptance.
Another product I recently came across that may help do the same with biodegradable plates is Verterra. They’re made entirely from leaves, that’s it. No binders, glue, or chemicals to leech into hot foods. And yet they’re quite tough, can be reused several times, and even in the oven. Check them out at http://www.verterra.com