osc2 compostable packaging coalition: an overview
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Compostable Packaging Coalition
About OSC2
OSC2 is a nonprofit mutual benefit corporation.
WHO?A collaboration of sustainable product founders and CEOs committed to making a positive impact on our industry, people, and environment
MISSIONAddress the toughest sustainability problems facing our industry and our planet by building new regenerative business models and agricultural systems
Compostable Packaging CollaborativePURPOSERemove Petroleum based packaging from landfill, oceans and the planet
GOALSecure non-GMO, home-compostable materials that perform with appropriate moisture/oxygen barriers at a reasonable cost (for pouch and overwrap applications)
How are WE getting it done? • We take bold steps and invite
the industry to be a part of the momentum
• We are entrepreneurial leaders; we are not a research organization or industry trade group
• Together we can accomplish more than the sum of our parts
Compostable Packaging Movement Members
Collaboration Is Key To Success
Brand Owner
Converter
Material Manufacturers
• Sustainable Packaging R&D Partners
Brands: 20+ leading
natural foods brands
“I come from an environmental conscious background and being in this industry was quite a contradiction to my beliefs; to the point where I was ready to get out of the industry. Then Jeanne came along and it “clicked” this is the reason why I should stay in the industry and this is my deeper purpose/calling of why I’m in this business. “ Brett Shaffer, Printer
Recent Packaging Collaborative Accomplishments
• Developed Key partnerships throughout compostable package supply chain process with 6 critical packaging and and testing companies critical to developing compostable packaging
• Created Industry movement of 25 leading brands toward advancing compostable packaging – growing our brands involved
• Tested 4 pouch versions with 12 ingredients for a compostable solution• Advanced overwrap opportunities and moved to test runs• Developed certifications roadmap• Developed Op Ed Piece three part series on packaging for circulation in 2016• Spoke at industry events, sharing mission and brand partnerships:
• Expo West 2015• So Cap• Esca Bona• Net Impact• Zero Waste summt• SXSW Eco• SFTA
2016 Membership detailsNew Member $6,500
Under $5MM in Rev - $5K• Material and Partner access• Access to OSC2 learnings• Testing of unique ingredient with
Clemson U. • For Pouch, OSC2 team does central packing
and testing for brands in Q4• For Overwrap, Brand works with converters
to source bag, hand pack, send to Clemson U.• Brand actively involved in testing oversight
and results with OSC2
Ongoing member $3,500
• Address packaging flaws as OSC2 team
• Brand iterates with converters and film partners directly
• Potential shelf life retest for new structures as needed• (note small incremental test fee)
All Members• Share knowledge back to an open sourced environment• Reflect OSC2 spirit of collaboration and mutual support toward larger goals• Receive Certifications roadmaps and updates • Participate in LCA analysis of key packages
2 OSC2 Workstreams1. Compostable Stand Up
Pouch – 5 versions and 14 ingredients in testing
2. Overwrap: Tea, bars
Compostable Film– Where it goes after burying for 12 weeks…
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWY6DASjkgA