Sustainable solution for supermarkets: SEAclic box bio-based transport packaging

StoroPack’s bio-based transport packaging can be composted, including food waste, in a GreenGood composting machine installed on-site.

It’s now easier than ever for supermarkets and food processing plants to dispose of used transport packaging in a sustainable way and get rid of the waste: Storopack’s bio-based SEAclic box can be composted on site along with fish, meat or other food waste, so there’s no need to clean it first. This requires a GreenGood composter installed in the supermarket or on the premises. Microbes, air and heat transform the protective packaging and food waste into a nutrient-rich, odour-free substrate, reducing the material by up to 90% in just 24 hours. The compost can be collected and used as soil fertiliser.

Storopack’s SEAclic box is made from a new compostable plastic certified according to EN 13432 with a very high percentage of renewable raw materials. The box has the same positive characteristics as EPS in terms of hygiene, insulation and transport protection. This innovative food protection packaging contributes to the circular economy and reduces plastic waste, for which it has already received several awards, including the 2019 Oscar award for packaging and the Ocean’s Calling Award presented by OceanWise, a project supported by Sociedade Ponto Verde.

Better for the environment and the economy
For supermarkets and food industry facilities, disposing of used transport packaging can be an expensive and complicated process: to avoid pathogens and unpleasant odours, dirty meat packaging should ideally be cleaned and then stored under refrigeration until it is collected. Composting food waste in the supermarket with GreenGood Composter is hygienic (sanitising process) and prevents unpleasant odours (UV deodoriser). And there’s no need for retailers and facilities to provide refrigerated space to store used packaging until it’s collected, which is another benefit. On-site composting also reduces the number of transport journeys, as a weekly compost collection is usually sufficient.

Robust and easy to use
Designed to safely transport fish and other fresh food, the organic SEAclic box is shock-resistant and ensures that the cold chain remains intact. As well as being lightweight to reduce transport costs, Storopack’s bio-based SEAclic box also features an environmentally friendly design. Thanks to a click mechanism, the transport box can be closed securely without the need for adhesive or tape. This saves resources and eliminates waste.