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Santa Barbara, CA - July 15, 2009 - Be Green Packaging, LLC (Be Green) is pleased to announce that their line of tree free compostable bulrush food packaging has been re-certified "Silver" Cradle to Cradle by MBDC (McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry, LLC). MBDC is a leading environmental consulting firm focused on helping companies implement new approaches to sustainability and prosperity. Be Green's bulrush packaging continues to meet the certification criteria for: Materials, Material Reutilization/Design for Environment, Energy, Water and Social Responsibility. For re-certification, Be Green had to develop a strategy to improve its product's chances of experiencing a closed loop life cycle - composting being a key element to this.

The initial Cradle to Cradle certification set Be Green apart from the sea of 'green' packaging options over a year ago and their additional awards and programs have allowed them to maintain their edge. On Earth Day (April 22nd) of this year, Be Green was presented with an award for their corporate social responsibility initiatives and management from the Sustainable Business Institute and Congresswoman Capps. The company's sales have almost doubled since last year, their staff is growing significantly, and their educational outreach is empowering the end user to further partake in the green movement. They go above and beyond"¦and"¦Live the Color(TM). Check out the website for details: www.begreenpackaging.com

Be Green Packaging designs, manufactures, and distributes Cradle to Cradle(TM) certified, tree-free, compostable packaging for the food and industrial packaging industries. Be Green Packaging's products are currently in distribution throughout the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Be Green Packaging is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California.

More about the certification:
Cradle-to-Cradle (C2C) assesses products on a number of criteria, such as the use of safe and healthy materials; design for material reuse and recycling; efficient use of energy and water throughout production; and instituting strategies for social responsibility. The Cradle-to-Cradle design paradigm was developed by William McDonough and Dr. Michael Braungart, and the certification program is administered by their firm, McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC). In May 1, 2007- The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that projects seeking certification under the LEED(R) Green Building Rating System(TM) can now earn an "Innovation in Design" point by using the Cradle to Cradle(C) program for certified building products. Cradle-to-Cradle certifications have been awarded to The United States Postal Service, Steelcase, Herman Miller, Cabot Corp and Carnegie to name a few.

Be Green Packaging, LLC

Be Green Packaging, LLC

Be Green Packaging, LLC designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes tree free compostable food containers such as bowls, plates, clamshells, and trays for the food service, deli, vegetable, meat, fish, and poultry industries. Be Green Packaging LLC endeavors to work with businesses who train and develop their employees, and who work with governments and communities in which they operate to improve the educational, environmental, cultural, economic and social well-being of those communities. At a minimum, we require our suppliers to comply with all applicable laws, codes and regulations, including health codes, employment and discrimination laws, environmental regulations, safety codes and building ordinances for each location in which they do business. Suppliers shall inform their workers of these laws, codes and regulations, ensuring any illiterate workers are informed verbally. We require our suppliers to communicate and uphold these Standards with their employees, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors and, when appropriate, to post them in the local language in a prominent place accessible to all workers. Suppliers shall communicate these Standards verbally to any illiterate workers. Suppliers shall also publicize and enforce a non-retaliation policy that permits workers to discuss these Standards with their management, suppliers, customers and Be Green Packaging LLC or its designated third party, without fear of retaliation by management.

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