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Go Green with Corn Starch Packaging

C ornstarch is a biodegradable packaging material that can replace polystyrene (Styrofoam) and plastic. Available in transparent and opaque materials,   cornstarch  can be used in various ways, but the most popular way to utilise cornstarch packaging is for takeaway food. This includes packaging options such as; Trays Lids Bags Plates Bowls Containers Unlike petroleum-based plastic, cornstarch containers are biodegradable and renewable, making them an excellent choice for eco-friendly packaging material and plastic alternatives. WHY SHOULD YOU SWITCH TO CORN STARCH PACKAGING? Corn starch packaging can be very beneficial to the environment and your business. Firstly, by switching to corn starch PLA, you can improve your brand by positioning yourself as a socially responsible and eco-friendly company. As a result, you can expect an increase in overall marketability because you’ll effectively be able to attract environmentally conscious customers. Likewise, you can achieve a grea...

Staying the course on the Business of Sustainability

At HL Agro, we are committed to & invested in sustainability because it’s a win all around- it’s good for business, the planet, our customers, and our communities. We care about our planet. Our aim is to produce right products for our customers that also have minimal environmental footprint, so we strive to continuously improve our operational efficiency and environmental performance. While engaging good manufacturing practices, we work each day to create value-added products for our customers without any trade-offs in price or performance. To us, environmental sustainability means creating value by conserving our natural resources and preserving the planet for future generations. We look to reducing our environmental impact whenever we can – from the design of our factories to manufacturing & packaging of our products. Advancing technologies to reduce waste, increasing recycling and reuse creating even safer treatment and disposal options. Developing sources of renewable energ...