Lei Tray makes fiber-based food packaging trays designed to reduce the plastic used in prepared-meal containers. Its compostable tray uses sugarcane fibers and a removable high-barrier liner, while its recyclable version is made to replace traditional polypropylene trays on existing sealing equipment. Based in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, lei® says using 1,000 of its trays can keep approximately 60 pounds of plastic out of landfills and oceans.
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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
Treplar, IncTreplar, Inc. grew from a collaboration between expanded-materials engineers and packaging experts united by a desire to reduce plastic waste. The Martinsburg, West Virginia, company develops sustainable food packaging for businesses moving away from polystyrene, with its XPET™ material providing a lightweight alternative for commercial food use.MARTINSBURG, WV
CiMa-Pak IncSince 1999, CiMa-Pak has supplied North American businesses with complete food-packaging systems, including trays, sealing film and tray sealers. The company stands out for matching compatible components and handling custom film slitting and rewinding, while its recyclable trays—many made from recycled material—support longer shelf life and less food waste. Its solutions serve operations ranging from meal-prep businesses and restaurants to schools, grocers and airlines.MOOERS, NY
NextGen Bioplastics, IncNextGen Bioplastics makes food-service packaging from plant-based biopolymers, using Pennsylvania-grown hemp and other renewable materials to replace petroleum-based plastics. The family-run company draws on more than 35 years of American manufacturing experience and produces its compostable, food-grade packaging at a 350,000-square-foot facility in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. Its locally sourced, American-made approach connects industrial production with a regional agricultural supply chain.SUNBURY, PA