- In November 2024, Parkside introduced a compostable packaging solution for Bird & Blend’s loose tea bags. Made from bio-based paper and metallized NatureFlex™ cellulose films, sourced from sustainably managed wood pulp, this packaging enhances barrier properties, ensuring freshness and extended shelf life. Designed for eco-conscious consumers, it fully decomposes within 26 weeks under proper composting conditions, leaving no environmental harm. This innovation aligns with growing sustainability trends in the packaging industry
- In September 2024, Koehler Paper launched a flexible paper packaging range tailored for tea products, meeting the rising demand for organic and sustainable packaging. These papers are recyclable, adhere to food safety standards, and seamlessly integrate with standard tea packaging machines, ensuring efficiency comparable to plastic films. The lineup includes heat-sealable options with aroma barriers, enhancing freshness while maintaining eco-friendliness. Koehler Paper showcased this innovation at Fachpack 2024, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable packaging solution
- In July 2024, Esah Tea, a direct-to-consumer brand from Assam, India, introduced the world’s first microplastic-free cotton tea bags. These 100% chemical-free, biodegradable, and handmade tea bags provide a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic tea bags, which release billions of harmful microplastic particles per cup. Crafted from organic cotton, they ensure a pure, toxin-free tea experience, aligning with Esah Tea’s commitment to health and environmental sustainability. This innovation marks a significant step toward eco-friendly tea consumption
- In January 2023, Seven Spring, a premium tea brand from Gujarat, India, introduced 100% compostable tea bag sachets, eliminating plastic and aluminum foils. Designed to combat plastic pollution, these sachets are plant-based and can dissolve in water or soil, ensuring an eco-friendly tea experience. The innovation aligns with the brand’s commitment to sustainability, reducing waste and carbon emissions. Available on Amazon, Big Basket, and hotel partnerships, this packaging marks a significant step toward green consumer choices
- In January 2021, Sainsbury’s announced the launch of its first plant-based own-label tea bags, made from polylactic acid (PLA), a biodegradable material derived from cornstarch or sugarcane. Unlike conventional tea bags, which contain oil-based plastic, these new bags are industrially compostable, aligning with Sainsbury’s commitment to reducing plastic waste. The rollout, scheduled for June 2021, was part of the retailer’s broader sustainability initiative to halve plastic packaging by 2025 and achieve net-zero operations by 2040
