Better Earth earns B Corp certification

Atlanta-based compostable packaging supplier Better Earth said it recently achieved B Corp certification.

As part of the B Corp Certification, Better Earth said will donate a portion of profits to initiatives that promote regenerative agriculture, waste reduction and carbon drawdown. The company also restructured to become a "Public Benefit LLC," formally incorporating its social and environmental mission to foster a positive impact on the environment and society.

"Achieving B Corp certification is a significant milestone in our journey toward a sustainable future," said Joseph Bild, Better Earth CEO. "Our comprehensive sustainability plan includes an Employee Equity program, cultivating the development of composting infrastructure, and an unwavering commitment to reinvigorating the land that produces our packaging."

Better Earth said a major part of its sustainability strategy is to expand the availability of its Climate Smart Packaging line, specifically the Farmer's Fiber collection. The company said its Farmer’s Fiber collection is a compostable foodservice packaging that utilizes domestic sourcing of perennial grasses that regenerates soil and sequesters one ton of carbon per acre, per year.

"Achieving B Corp certification underscores Better Earth's steadfast vision and mission from the outset," stated Savannah Seydel, vice president of sustainability at Better Earth. "The introduction of our Climate Smart Packaging Collection marks just the beginning of our efforts to propel the foodservice industry towards a regenerative, circular future."