Eco Friendly packaging considers the full life cycle of packaging. Along with the functionality of the packaging, it takes into account what happens before and after use. First up, it’s important to know where the raw materials come from. Is the source sustainably managed? Does it contain harmful ingredients? Is it renewable, or fossil fuel-based?…
A Sugarcane Bowl before composting, and at two stages during the composting process We often get asked: ‘How long do your products take to break down?’ The Quick AnswerAll of our products are compostable and will break down in roughly 2 – 12 weeks in composting conditions. The Long AnswerIt depends. Mostly, on what a…
Hip hip hooray! It’s our birthday. Yup, this month marks a new milestone. It’s been thirteen years since we began introducing bagasse compostable packaging to the South African market, officially launching GREEN HOME. Back then, the company had a staff of two: Catherine Morris and Phindi Dlamini. Both were working out of their garages and…
We often get asked if our products break down in landfill. The short answer is yes, they will break down eventually. But really, nothing breaks down well in landfill, and zero waste to landfill is what we should all be aiming for. This article outlines what happens in a landfill and why we need to…
Emile Fourie became an entrepreneur because he saw a flawed system and wanted to do something about it. His company, YWaste, offer a green alternative to landfill which includes a composting service. Emile tells us he’s trying to create a better existence. And he knows that to create change within his chosen arena, the waste…
On 18 March 2019 the Organics Recycling Association of South Africa (ORASA) held its official launch event at Hotel Verde in Cape Town. YWaste’s Emile Fourie MC’d in front of a full house. ORASA’s launch is certainly timely. With organic waste to landfill bans fast approaching in the Western Cape, the need for collaboration…
At GREEN HOME, we love hearing composting stories from our clients. So, when news reached us that LexisNexis were composting our packaging in worm farms (how cool?!), we were keen to learn more. We were put in touch with Luke Beart, the man making it all happen. Luke has been composting up a storm – with…
Once again Rocking The Daisies Music Festival came to the party and used compostable food packaging. All food was served in biodegradable food packaging which was then collected, sorted and composted. This is what GreenHome calls a full green event. We are so thrilled when it happens that we reward event organisers with great discounts…
