The Basics of Bioplastics
Urthpact is the leader in bioplastics injection molding manufacturing. Find out the basics that you need to know about eco-friendly bioplastics and how they can be applied to your business.
UrthPact Customer, Totally Green Bottles and Caps, Named a Finalist at the 2017 Bio-Based Innovations Awards
Because we’re enthusiastic about all things recyclable and compostable, we’re excited to congratulate UrthPact customer, Totally Green Bottles and Caps (TGBC), for having their 100% compostable water bottle and cap -- the world’s first – named a “Highly Commended...
Recycling and Composting at UMass Amherst: Getting Smarter About Waste
Colleges and universities have always been a wellspring for innovation and the University of Massachusetts Amherst has been a stand-out among them. As social and economic concern has grown over how we manufacture, consume, and discard products, UMass Amherst has...
Industrial Composting: What It Is and How It Works
The world is awash in traditional, petroleum-based plastics that are choking our waterways and filling up our landfills. Here at UrthPact, we’re committed to compostable plastic products, providing manufacturers and consumers with the plastics they want and need, but...
From Zero to Hero: Zero Waste Initiatives
Zero waste initiatives are gathering steam, especially, in large sporting venues and airports which historically have generated considerable solid waste from vendors and thousands of fans and travelers. Major ballparks such as Boston’s beloved Fenway Park and the Los...
UrthPact, Preserve, and Totally Green Bottles and Caps Score at the Green Sports Alliance Summit
All National Sports Leagues attend - Bill Walton Keynotes UrthPact teamed up with our customers Preserve and Totally Green Bottles and Caps to sponsor and share an exhibit booth at the Green Sports Alliance Summit. The conference took place in the newly built, energy...
Insights and Innovations at Biobased Re-Revolution of Plastics
We got a chance to connect with UrthPact’s own VP of Technology, Derek Helmer, and VP of Operations, Mike Pousland, about their recent trip to Newark, NJ for the InnoPlast Solutions Conference, May 23-25th. The InnoPlast Solutions goal is to adopt a mission related...
Urthpact is Now Manufacturing Single-use Recycled Flatware
Urthpact is excited to announce that we’re now manufacturing high-quality, single-use recyclable plastic flatware for food service suppliers, grocery stores, and other food services companies. This high-quality, fully recyclable plastic flatware will enable food...
Olympians …NASCAR …Prof Sports …and UrthPact! – Green Sports Alliance Summit 2017
UrthPact is a proud sponsor of this year’s Green Sports Alliance Summit, June 27-29 at the LEED Platinum Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California –home of the Sacramento Kings NBA basketball team. We’re excited to be a part of the growing movement to make a positive...
ICAW 2017: Biodegradable Plastic? Compostable Plastic? BioCompost? What’s the difference?
In honor of International Compost Awareness Week this week we’re going to focus on compostable plastic – what it is, what it can be used for, and how it can benefit the environment. Because being “green” and “organic” are seen as positive attributes for a long list of...