LEAMINGTON, ONTARIO, CANADA - As consumers and shoppers continue to lean toward more sustainable measures, industry members are putting a focus on discerning environmentally friendly answers. Highline Mushrooms is one such innovator in the space, as it recognizes the plastic concerns in our industry and the need for immediate change.
“At Highline, we pack close to 100 million tills of mushrooms per year, so we need to be conscious of the environmental impacts and strain we have on our planet,” commented Kelly Hale, Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Distribution. “We are committed to making positive changes today for a greener tomorrow, as we pack our sustainably grown mushrooms.”
Highline mentioned in its release that even the smallest steps add up as innovation and science continue to bring new ideas in plastics and recycling to the forefront. Recently, Highline committed to working toward a circular economy with its mushroom packaging to transition to 100 percent recycled rPET clear plastic tills.
In doing so, the company will help increase the recycling of PET plastics while showcasing the quality of the mushrooms that it grows. The use of a PET top film also increases the potential for the overall recyclability of its packaging to 100 percent.
With this recycled rPET plastic, Highline took a step toward a more circular economy that can bring about change immediately. The company is excited to announce that popular organic items will be included in the initial rollout across North America in clear tills starting in spring 2023.
Highline Mushrooms will have its new line of rPET tills this week at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) trade show in Toronto, Ontario, from April 26–27. Be sure to you stop by booth #310 to take a look and engage in its plastics conversation and keep an eye out for more news straight from ANUK.
