Known for producing Mister Agave’s agave straws, REP THE US, LLC develops environmentally friendly plastics and plastic alternatives for businesses seeking replacements for traditional disposables. The company also distributes bio-based products derived from agro-industrial waste and supports reforestation through its tree-planting program.
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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
Us & HempFrom its Oneida, New York base, Us & Hemp designs and develops consumer products made with hemp plastic, including its Recoil beverage cooler. The start-up manufactures all of its products in the United States, sources its hemp from U.S. farms, and works with regional partners on development and assembly. Its hemp-plastic approach reduces the amount of conventional plastic used by 25%, while its Cultivate Us program directs part of each sale to people and organizations in need.
Paradigm GroupFounded by CEO Ralph Bianculli in 1997, Paradigm Group—through its Emerald Brand—develops sustainable disposable and packaging solutions that replace conventional paper and petroleum-based plastics with agricultural fibers and plant-based materials. The company’s signature Tree-Free, Farm to Tissue, Farm to Paper, and Plant to Plastic innovations grew from an original recycled-materials line into a broader approach to using crop waste and renewable feedstocks. Emerald products carry certifications including USDA BioPreferred, ASTM, Cedar Grove, and BPI.HALESITE, NY
Emerald EcovationsEmerald Ecovations grew from paper-industry executive Ralph Bianculli’s 1997 effort to challenge the use of trees and petroleum in everyday disposables. The company now makes renewable-fiber packaging and foodservice products for organizations seeking alternatives to conventional single-use materials, while also helping customers understand their environmental impact.HUNTINGTON, NY