Greenlid is bringing manufacturing back to Ontario
We are working hard to bring our supply chain back to Ontario, Canada with the opening of our new 60,000-square-foot facility in...
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Greenlid
Aug 9, 20223 min read
Tips to be #zerowaste
Zero-waste week takes place from the 3rd to the 7th this September. The goal of this campaign is to raise awareness to the environmental...
Greenlid
Jul 6, 20221 min read
Revisiting the ban on single-use plastics
Earlier this year, the Canadian government announced that it will move ahead with its previously proposed plan to ban certain single-use...
Greenlid
Jun 20, 20223 min read
Easy Tips for Living a More Sustainable Life
Switching to a completely sustainable and zero-waste lifestyle can seem a little daunting - there are so many different things to...
Greenlid
Jun 7, 20222 min read
What’s in Plant Fiber Tableware?
Plant fiber is one of the most eco-friendly options when it comes to disposable tableware, because it is made from natural materials...
Greenlid
May 16, 20221 min read
A closer look at Birch Cutlery
Birch is an abundant and relatively fast-growing hardwood species that causes minimal destruction of biodiversity when cut down. When...
Greenlid
May 2, 20223 min read
Sustainability and the Foodservice Industry
If you own a restaurant, get a free sample from us! In 2021 an Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report declared 'code red for...
Greenlid
Apr 12, 20222 min read
The Importance of Composting
Compost is created by combining organic waste, such as food, yard trimmings, and manure in the right ratios. Adding items like wood chips...
Greenlid
Mar 22, 20222 min read
Learn about the Sustainable Materials in our Products
All of the materials used to make Greenlid products are natural and sustainable, which means they are fully compostable and outside of...
Greenlid
Feb 28, 20223 min read
Understanding Plastics & Recycling
Canadians discard three million tonnes of plastic waste each year, and only nine percent of it is recycled. The majority of plastics...
Greenlid
Feb 15, 20222 min read
Wheat & Sustainability
Wheat straw is the stalk left over after wheat grains are harvested. While the stalks are usually treated as waste or burned, Greenlid...
Greenlid
Feb 2, 20222 min read
What Are Fluorinated Chemicals & PFAs?
Greenlid’s products are 100% free of fluorinated chemicals, unlike the vast majority of other molded fiber tableware and foodservice product
Greenlid
Jan 11, 20222 min read
An Important Update About Single-Use Plastics Bans
The federal government has announced that Canadians can expect to see final regulations for single-use plastics come into effect by the...
Greenlid
Jan 3, 20221 min read
Palm Leaf and Sustainability
Our palm leaf tableware is made from fallen palm leaves that would have otherwise been thrown away or composted. Finding a way to give them
Greenlid
Dec 13, 20212 min read
Low-Waste Holiday Ideas
Did you know that during the holiday season, Canadians produce about 25% more waste than usual? That equates to about 54,000 tonnes of...
Greenlid
Dec 1, 20211 min read
Single-Use Plastic Bans are Coming
Every year, Canadians throw away 3 million tonnes of plastic waste — only 9% of it is recyclable. Single-use plastic is polluting our...
Greenlid
Nov 19, 20212 min read
What are Compostable Plastics?
What are Compostable Plastics?
Greenlid
Nov 1, 20212 min read
Bamboo and Sustainability
Bamboo is a perennial evergreen plant that is actually classified as grass, there are more than 1,400 different species of bamboo in...
Greenlid
Oct 13, 20213 min read
Biodegradable vs. Compostable - What's the Difference?
Biodegradable and compostable are two words often used when talking about organic waste but tend to have very different meanings. This is...
Greenlid
Oct 1, 20213 min read
A Sustainable & Low-Waste Thanksgiving
“Low-waste” describes an event or lifestyle that minimizes the waste that ends up in the environment. In other words, low-waste items...
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