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- Dec 1, 2022
The Role of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) In Plastic And Packaging Waste Management
It’s no secret that we’re facing a waste management crisis. Plastic is at the forefront because of the astounding volume we continue to...
- Nov 10, 2022
What Is A Bioeconomy And How Does It Support Sustainable Development?
There’s no question that the world needs to make a drastic shift from fossil-based fuels to more sustainable solutions. There’s a deep...
- Oct 28, 2022
Retail Brew - Cruz Foam, a green alternative to Styrofoam, lands $18 million in Series A funding
The brand, which is made from food waste instead of petroleum products, will be in shipping boxes of Whirlpool products soon ByAndrew...
- Oct 28, 2022
TechCrunch - Cruz Foam’s chitin-based packaging brings in $18M as industries scramble to go green
Devin Coldewey@techcrunch / 10:59 AM HST•October 28, 2022 Jump to article on TechCrunch The best way to remove plastics from the...
- Oct 17, 2022
Sustainable Packaging: Types and Examples
There’s no question that sustainable packaging has become a top priority for both brands and consumers alike. New sustainable packaging...
- Oct 10, 2022
What Is Eco-Friendly Packaging? A Guide for Businesses
The demand for businesses to pursue eco-friendly packaging grows year on year. With 88% of the sea’s surface polluted by plastic waste...
- Oct 5, 2022
What Are Microplastics and How Are They Formed?
Microplastics are precisely what their name implies. They’re tiny particles of plastic usually defined as being less than 5mm (0.2...
- Sep 29, 2022
Circular Economy: Definition, Benefits, and Solutions
Despite its reputation, polystyrene remains one of the world’s most common packaging materials. Polystyrene can take up to 500 years to...
- Sep 9, 2022
The Environmental Equity Gap: Climate change impacts more than just nature
Environmental impact is more than what effects nature and the world around us; it’s how that environment impacts the animals and humans...
- Aug 19, 2022
What are Bioplastics?
Approximately 200 million tons of traditional plastic are consumed worldwide every year, making it the third most common petroleum...
- Aug 15, 2022
Landmark Federal Bill Addressing Climate Change
On Friday, August 12, The US House of Representatives joined the US Senate in passing a transformative bill that provides the most...
- Jul 8, 2022
Reasons to be Stoked CA Passed Plastic Pollution Prevention & Packaging Producer Responsibility Act
1. After three years of failed attempts, in the last six months, a team of roughly two dozen negotiators — mostly women — crafted...
- Jul 5, 2022
Cruz Foam CEO attends the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon
This past week, Cruz Foam co-founder and CEO, John Felts was invited to attend the UN Oceans Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. This year’s...
- Jul 1, 2022
Plastic Free July: Join the Challenge
July marks the 11th annual celebration of the Plastic Free July Campaign. As our global environmental crisis continues to prosper, it is...
- Jun 23, 2022
New Uses for Cruz Foam are Sprouting Up!
Today, Cruz Foam and Re-Nuble, a NYC-based agriculture technology company, announced the development of a new product for the indoor...
- Jun 17, 2022
Why Is Plastic Bad For The Environment: Effects And Solutions
We know that plastic pollution is a serious environmental issue. It’s affected us on a global scale with visible damage一whether it’s...
- May 20, 2022
How Long Does It Take for Styrofoam to Decompose?
While it has many uses, Styrofoam’s negative impact on the environment is apparent. Despite this, several million tons of Styrofoam is...
- Apr 22, 2022
Earth Day: Five Solutions To Reduce Plastic in the Ocean
April 22 this year marks the 52nd Earth Day. The theme, “Invest In Our Planet,” couldn’t be more fitting. While awareness and...
- Apr 20, 2022
Meet Our Investors & Advisors
Cruz Foam is excited to announce several significant developments in the company’s transition to commercialization, including the opening...
- Apr 19, 2022
SHELL BASED STYROFOAM-ALTERNATIVE RAISES 3.4M SEED ROUND WITH DICAPRIO AND KUTCHER
Plastic foam like Styrofoam is a ubiquitous, harmful and nearly immortal single-use material that is long overdue for a good, green...
- Apr 6, 2022
The Complicated World of Composting
Written by Aaron Huang Written by Aaron Huang This past week, we were very fortunate to visit Z-Best, a leading composting facility in...
- Apr 6, 2022
Cruz Foam Raises $2.5M in Final Seed Funding Round
Written by Leslie Nakajima Investors include At One Ventures, Sony Innovation Fund, and Regeneration.VC New, high-profile advisors also...
- Apr 6, 2022
Opinions on what’s in the bin
Written by Leslie Nakajima Consumer survey results on sustainable packaging preferences Thank you to everyone who participated in our...
- Apr 6, 2022
Foodbytes & Cruz Foam
Written by Leslie Nakajima Rabobank’s Program Mentors Innovators in Food Technology November was a very busy month here at Cruz Foam! We...
- Apr 6, 2022
Is Styrofoam Biodegradable or Recyclable? Four Facts You Should Know!
Written by Aaron Huang Whether it’s to-go food packaging, lightweight cushioning for fragile deliveries, or insulation in your home,...
- Apr 6, 2022
Top 5 Styrofoam Alternatives And Their Pros and Cons
Polystyrene and Styrofoam are some of the most widely used types of plastic. They’ve become the go-to lightweight solution across various...
- Oct 19, 2021
SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING COALITION PANEL
Cruz Foam CEO John Felts contributing to the conversation of sustainable packaging trends in today's corporate climate.
- Oct 13, 2021
INTERVIEW WITH JOHN FELTS
Link to watch full interview below
- Sep 22, 2021
ELIMINATING STYROFOAM PROTECTIVE PACKAGING
Over 380 million tons of plastic are produced every year and 50% of that for single-use purposes such as product packaging. Until now,...
- Aug 27, 2021
CRUZ FOAM IN CONTEXT
Cruz Foam CEO John Felts at Tech Crunch 2021
- May 18, 2021
CRUZ FOAM SECURES $1 MILLION NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH PHASE
California startup’s patented sustainable EPS foam replacement moves toward scalable commercial production Cruz Foam, the bio-benign foam...
- May 17, 2021
KSBW CRUZ FOAM COVERAGE
Santa Cruz company develops biodegradable packing to replace Styrofoam. Cruz Foam’s main ingredient are shrimp shells; the company hopes...
- Jun 24, 2020
ENTREPRENEURS SPIN NEW PACKAGING INNOVATIONS
Five entrepreneurs and startups have earned recognition for their packaging innovations by the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC)....
- Jun 22, 2020
CRUZ FOAM'S NOVEL BIO POLYMER PACKAGING COMPANY, SET TO DISRUPT THE INDUSTRY
We need to rethink protective packaging from a sustainability perspective. Through conversations with industry leaders and research on...
- Mar 14, 2020
CRUZ FOAM RECEIVES $1.2 MILLION IN FUNDING
Biofoam company Cruz Foam announced this week it received $1.2 million in a recent funding round, readying its product for release into...
- Jan 22, 2019
MEET THE ALCHEMIST'S 20TH COHORT
Yesterday, enterprise tech accelerator Alchemist announced a fresh $2.5 million in venture capital funding. Today, it presented its...
- May 8, 2018
MEET 5 STARTUPS DISRUPTING SUPPLY CHAINS AND MATERIALS
The spring summit for the Plug and Play technology accelerator kicked off Tuesday with ventures that are boosting the circular economy....
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