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Eco-Products\u00ae and DNO Produce\u00ae (DNO) have unveiled a new compostable cup and lid offering specifically designed for K-12 school nutrition programs. The unique product combination features a 4-ounce molded fiber cup made with renewable resources, which is sealed with plant-based lidding film once food, typically cut fruit or vegetables, has been placed inside.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
DNO Produce is a Columbus, Ohio-based distributor of fresh-cut and bulk produce, servicing school nutrition programs in 17 states. DNO equips thousands of K-12 students with fresh fruits and vegetables daily and is working with Eco-Products to meet their goal of increasing their use of packaging made with renewable resources.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Due to staffing challenges many school districts continue to face, there is an increasing need for individually packaged, pre-portioned food. DNO\u2019s prepared produce spares schools from having to sort, wash, pre-cut and portion their offerings. \u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOur transition to more sustainable packaging<\/a> is the culmination of a multi-year effort to align our operations with our sustainability goals,\u201d said Alex DiNovo, DNO\u2019s President. \u201cDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, the demand for individually packaged produce surged, and we saw an opportunity to make some changes. Eco-Products has been an incredible partner, and we couldn\u2019t be prouder to be part of this revolutionary product.\u201d\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cIt is fantastic to see this new cup and lid solution making its way to schools across DNO\u2019s footprint,\u201d said Wendell Simonson, Director of Marketing at Eco-Products. \u201cProjects like this only happen when both sides are truly committed to a new way of doing things, and that\u2019s exactly what is on display here.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n The molded fiber cup is BPI-Certified compostable, and the plant-based lidding film meets ASTM Standards for compostability. For more about lidding film options from Eco-Products, visit www.ecoproducts.com\/compostable-lidding-film<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n