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We use a variety of sustainable materials! Our “Agave Based” line uses proprietary compounds made from upcycled agave fibers. Our “Fiberware” line is made from 100% renewable sugarcane fiber (bagasse). And our “Recycled” line is made from crystal-clear, 100% post-consumer recycled (rPET) plastic.

“Upcycled” means we rescue a waste-stream byproduct from another industry and turn it into something new and valuable. We take the agave fibers left over from tequila and agave nectar production and use them as the base for our proprietary “Agave Based” products.

Yes. All of them. We are proud that our entire “Green Dot” compostable collection is 100% free of PFAS “forever chemicals,” as well as BPA and other toxic additives. All our food contact products are safe for you and your family.

Absolutely. Our compostable (Green Dot) and recycled (Blue Dot) products are designed to be sturdy and durable. They are perfectly safe and effective for use with hot foods, cold foods, and liquids.

Great question!

Our Agave Recycled (Blue Dot) products are part of our flagship “Agave Based” collection. They are an innovative blend of upcycled agave fibers and at least 50% post-consumer recycled plastic.

Our Recycled (rPET) products are our crystal-clear cup collection, made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic (like water bottles).

This is a key difference! “Biodegradable” just means something will break down over time, but it could take decades and leave microplastics behind. “Compostable” (and specifically BPI-Certified) means it has been verified to break down completely into nutrient-rich soil in a specific timeframe (usually 90-180 days) in the proper facility.

Commercial Composting (or Industrial) facilities are high-heat operations (140-165°F) that can break down dense bioplastics, like our cutlery. Most municipal programs use these.

Home Composting is a lower-temperature process (your backyard bin). Only products specifically certified for “Home Compost” (like our TÜV Austria Certified Green Dot Straws) will break down here.

We recommend checking with your local municipality’s waste management service, as they often have a list of approved facilities and programs. For a broader search, online resources like Litterless (or a similar resource) can be a great starting point.

We know that perfect disposal isn’t available everywhere yet. If you must dispose of a product in the trash, you can still feel confident that you choose a product made from sustainable, upcycled, or recycled materials (like our Blue Dot line). This “front-end” part of the product’s life is just as important as the end-of-life.

Yes, and in a surprisingly paramount way. When we recycle, we limit the amount of waste sent to landfills and combustion facilities, which reduces carbon emissions and the need to collect the waste. In addition, the conservation of natural resources such as timber, water & minerals benefits the waste management ecosystem, reducing its already overstrained load and the need for new raw materials. (This is the great answer you already have—let’s keep it!)

When compostable products are sent to a landfill, they are buried without oxygen (an “anaerobic” state). This causes them to break down very slowly and release methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Composting, on the other hand, allows them to break down with oxygen, returning them to the soil as valuable compost.