Looking Back on Better Earth Climate Week
Did you know that the world’s food system is estimated to be responsible for one-quarter of the greenhouse gases humans generate each year?But every problem presents an even greater opportunity. We believe food, and the value chain surrounding it, is our silver bullet...
Tune in to Better Earth Climate Week!
Food is central to just about everything – climate change included. In fact, the world’s food system is estimated to be responsible for one-quarter of the greenhouse gases humans generate each year.But every problem presents an even greater opportunity, and we believe...
Better Earth Featured in Oceanic COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines
We know foodservice operators are facing painful decisions right now as they explore reopening, including fear of forgoing sustainability commitments to comply with ever-evolving reopening guidelines.No one should have to choose between health and safety or saving the...
Join us in Celebrating World Oceans Day
Water is life, and it’s true. Our planet is 71% water, and similarly, up to 60% of the human body is too. And yet, the bodies of water we depend upon are being suffocated by the roughly 8 million metric tons of plastic dumped into our oceans every year. By 2050,...
COVID-19 and Our Unwavering Commitment to You
We are more committed than ever to our shared vision of a better, more sustainable earth, and the health and safety of our entire team, customers and community. We would like to update you on how we continue to live and breathe these commitments. We are in...
An Unforgettable Earth Day
On this 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, we, like so many others, wanted to have a shiny thing to share with you.I mean, our entire mission is to create a better earth, right? And in fact, for the last year we’ve worked tirelessly and passionately to make that happen,...
Supporting Your Local Restaurants
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses large and small alike are having to close their doors permanently. As a growing business ourselves, we’re extremely sympathetic to all the closures we’re seeing - especially our friends in the restaurant business! ...
6 Easy Steps for Safely Ordering Takeout During COVID-19
Right now, ordering food to be delivered can seem a little scary. We’ve done our research, and we’ve created a quick guide of 6 Easy Steps of How to Safely Order Food Delivery Online you can reference, so you can feel secure when ordering your go-to burrito combo....
Let’s Get Sustainable Packaging to Those That Need It Most
Better Earth launches a sustainable packaging relief program in partnership with the Georgia Restaurant Association.COVID-19 is spreading rampantly around the world and the restaurant industry has been deeply affected. We know restaurants are facing painful decisions...
Soil, Compost and Compostables: What‘s the Connection?
December 5th is World Soil Day, and we hope you’ll join us in raising awareness about a story not told often enough: our soil’s unmatched power to feed and save our planet. At Better Earth, we recognize that our soil is in a dire state. Rapid...
Better Earth & Captain Planet Foundation Call on Kids to Redesign the School Lunch Tray
We believe that we do not inherit the Earth. We borrow it from our children. And if we want to protect the environment for future generations, we must act on plastic pollution. Schools are a great place to start. Join the School Tray Design Challenge! Click...
DIY: Build Your Own Backyard Composter in 10 Minutes
It’s spooky season and we think it’s about time one creepy crawler gets the love it deserves: the worm. So, for one afternoon, forget the haunted house and late-night thrillers and take 10 minutes to build the compost bin of your dreams – powered entirely by worms....
Welcome to our new office!
This September marked a milestone for the Better Earth family. In our continued pursuit to walk the talk on sustainability, we redesigned our Clarkston, Georgia office to further embody our mission, values and environmental goals. We’re excited to give you a sneak...
Better Earth Food Packaging and PFAS
Recent news has led to growing awareness, concern and confusion about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a general class of more than 5,000 chemicals that make compostable foodservice packaging grease and water-resistant. We hear and share these concerns. We...
Better Earth Sponsors Hyper-Local Food Festival AgLanta Eats
This July, Better Earth was proud to serve as a Community Sponsor for the hyper-local food festival AgLanta Eats and, through our 100% compostable products, help them meet their zero waste goals. This annual event raises funds for the AgLanta Grows A-Lot program,...