Reduces Food Waste & CO2 Emissions

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Supply Chain

At StePacPPC, we’re committed to sustainability and innovation. As a global leader in eco-friendly packaging for fresh produce, we take a science-driven approach to reducing environmental impact across the supply chain. Our packaging is designed to reduce plastic consumption and lower food waste. Additionally, it reduces reliance on high-emission transport methods like air freight.

In a research study conducted together with the Wageningen Food & Biobased Research Facility in the Netherlands, it was demonstrated that Xtend®, Xflow™ and Xgo™ packaging solutions help lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by reducing waste in the fresh produce supply chain and by facilitating sea transport instead of air transport of produce to distant destinations. The reduction in GHG emissions far exceeds those generated in the lifecycle of the packaging itself.

In the example given below, the use of Xtend® for green beans shipped from Guatemala to Miami enables transport via container ship instead of by air, reducing the carbon footprint by 65,232 CO2 equivalents per container load, which is equivalent to the annual CO2 emissions of 20 typical passenger vehicles!!!

Custom Solutions Engineered for Your Produce

Our packaging recommendations account for your produce’s specific characteristics: respiration rate, sensitivity to moisture accumulation, sensitivity to dehydration, ethylene production levels, and your supply chain’s temperature-time profile. We also consider harvest maturity, pre-cooling methods, packing house conditions, and distribution logistics to ensure our solutions perform effectively in your real-world environment. Contact StePacPPC to explore how our sustainable packaging solutions can help you lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.