The First Marketplace for Plastic-Free Packaging
SourceGreenPackaging.com is a Hong Kong based B Corp Certified (Pending) Company on a mission to solve the plastic problem from the source — businesses. Their B2B platform allows companies across various industries to source plastic-free, sustainable packaging from anywhere in the world! Each product is low carbon, low waste, and can safely biodegrade in the natural environment.
During their pre-seed fundraiser, this startup quickly received support from environmentally-conscious business owners across the globe. CEO Sonalie Figueiras was amazed by how quickly they were able to reach their initial target — just two weeks! This demonstrates the rising demand of sustainable packaging among eco-conscious consumers and brands alike.
Many consumers believe companies use excessive packaging when transporting products, and their concerns on the plastic crisis are validated through the following statistics provided by SourceGreenPackaging.com themselves:
10 billion+ tons of plastic have been produced since the 1960s.
Just 9% of plastics are recycled.
About 12% of plastic waste is burned.
“A recent study showed that takeaway F&B packaging—bags, bottles, containers and wrappers—makes up 44% of all the trash in our oceans. This feels unacceptable given there are so many innovative and planet-friendly solutions out there.”
This new B2B company has gathered an Ethics Committee of world-renowned material scientists, marine environment experts, and activists to help them tackle these issues head-on, and select the best suppliers for their mission. They are on track to provide green packaging solutions for various industries, including Food & Beverage, Fashion & Retail, Shipping & Logistics, and Beauty & Pharma!
SourceGreenPackaging.com is also committed to fighting greenwashing, and is set on remaining as transparent as possible when it comes to their products. They even go a step further, verifying all suppliers and products in-house, so as to reassure their clients that each product is certifiably sustainable and reliable.
What do you think about this company’s solutions to the plastic problem? Will it encourage businesses to adopt more eco-friendly packaging? Share your thoughts in the comments below!