Conceptualized by Beth Race after noticing how many plastic bags her family used for lunch, Eco-Baggeez makes resealable paper sandwich and snack bags as a U.S.-made alternative to plastic. Its pleated, PFAS-free bags use sustainable kraft paper that helps retain produce freshness while offering biodegradability in commercial compost facilities where available. The Cazenovia company also donates bags to organizations that provide food through outreach programs.
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Bamboo YoshiBamboo Yoshi is a U.S.-based sustainable packaging company developing biodegradable and compostable alternatives to plastic, including food-service packaging made from renewable and regenerative materials. With more than seven years on the market, it pairs an online product range with research into circular packaging and materials that can be reused, recycled, or returned to the environment with less waste.BROOKLYN, NY
American Paper BagAmerican Paper Bag manufactures custom paper bags and paper mailers at facilities in Sugar Notch, Pennsylvania, and Reno, Nevada. Its U.S.-made packaging is built around brand-specific designs, including vivid eight-color printing and recyclable, plastic-free mailers. The company also holds FSC certification for its bags and mailers.SUGAR NOTCH, PA
ECOBAGS / Eco-Bags Products, IncFounded by Sharon Rowe in 1989, ECOBAGS makes reusable shopping, market and produce bags designed to replace single-use plastic. Its original pocket-sized string bag remains a best seller, now made from recycled cotton and ethically handmade in India, while the company also offers custom printing and made-to-order designs. Eco-Bags Products is a certified B Corporation and has built its business around responsible sourcing, fair labor and durable goods that reduce waste.BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY
EccoCaneEccoCane turns the fibrous residue left after sugar extraction into compostable food-service packaging, including trays and containers made from sugarcane bagasse. Founded by food-service professionals with more than 20 years of industry experience, the company focuses on replacing conventional paper, plastic and foam disposables with renewable-resource alternatives for wholesalers and their customers. Its products are designed for hot or cold food and are microwave- and refrigerator-safe.RIDGEWOOD, NY