Biosphere Industries, LLC

Tapioca-based bakeware is compostable, biodegradable 

by Anne Marie Mohan August 16, 2011  (link to original article)

Biosphere Industries provides closed-loop single-use food packaging systems that are said to have minimal to no impact on the earth's natural life cycles. In developing the technology, a major priority for the company was to use yearly grown raw materials that would have minimal impact on the environment.

Biosphere® Biodegradable Trays and Pans Awarded 3M Sustainable Packaging Award

Product Recognized for Its Combined Environmental, Convenience and Cost Saving Performance Features

CARPINTERIA, CALIF. and ELMWOOD PARK, N.J., March 11, 2009 – Proving once again that good sustainable practices not only benefit the environment, but can help customers save money and improve operating efficiencies, Biosphere Industries and Sealed Air announced that the Biosphere® compostable rigid packaging for bakeries has been recognized by the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IOPP) as the top sustainable innovation for 2008.