Redefining Food Waste Management:
Since 2017, the owners of GS-Food Waste Digesters have been proactively tackling the issue of fossil plastics in single-use packaging. To this end, they founded GS-Green Packaging B.V. This company aids other businesses in transitioning from fossil-based packaging to alternatives like PLA, PHA, hemp, bagasse, and other sustainable materials.
The advantage of plant-based materials is their generally lower CO2 footprint, reduced energy requirements for production, and more environmentally-friendly end-of-life options. While fossil plastics focus mainly on recycling, plant-based packaging offers a broader range of safe disposal methods, including industrial composting, toxin-free incineration, and recycling.
Numerous plant-based products, such as bottles, films, and food packaging, are already available in the market. Many businesses seeking assistance from GS-Green Packaging were involved in food preparation, including restaurants, catering services, and food processing companies. They all aimed to operate more sustainably and reduce their carbon footprint.
One common issue observed at these locations was not only the problem of fossil plastic but also food waste. Issues like odors, pests, inconvenience, and high costs posed significant challenges without apparent solutions.