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Terms and definiTions• Tree free: EarthWise®TreeFree™productsare analternativetotree-basedand recycledproducts.TreeFreemeans theseitemsare100%woodpulpfree andcomefromsustainableresources, whichquicklyrenewin12monthsor lessandare100%compostable.

• sustainable: Meetstheworld'sneedstoday withoutcompromisingtheabilityto meettheworld’sneedstomorrow.

• Bagasse: Anaturalby-productofsugarproduction.

• PLa: PolylacticAcid,whichisa compostablethermoplasticderived fromcorn.

• CPLa: Anature-basedNatureWorks® plasticmadefromcornandcertified 100%compostable.SimilartoPLA, CPLAismadefromPolylacticAcid withaCopolymeradded.

• eCf: ProcessedElementalChlorineFree, whichisableachingtechniquethat useschlorinedioxideratherthan elementalchlorine,whichisharmful totheenvironment.

• TCf: ProcessedTotallyChlorineFreemeans thatnochlorineorchlorine compoundsofanykindareusedin thebleachingprocess.Instead,papers arewhitenedusingoxygen,ozone and/orhydrogenperoxide.TCF whiteningmethodshavenoneofthe harmfulenvironmentalimpactsof chlorine.

• Compostable: Anitemiscompostableifthematerial canbeputbackintothegroundto makesoil,mulch,orfertilizer. Materialsshouldbreakdownina matterofthreemonthstooneyearin municipalandindustrialcomposting facilities.

• BPi: BiodegradableProductsInstitute isawell-knowncertificationfor compostabilityandHoffmaster®

tablewareproductsareallBPIcertified.

• asTm d6400: Plastic-likematerialsarecertified forfullcompostinginmunicipaland industrialfacilities.

• asTm d6868: Paper-likematerialsarecertifiedfor fullcompostinginmunicipaland industrialcompostingfacilities.

• Cedar Grove: Anationallyrecognized compostingfacility.Hoffmaster®is pursuingthiscertification.

• Gmo free: NoGeneticallyModifiedOrganisms

oTher indusTry Terms• Psm: PlantStarchMaterialissynthesized fromdifferentvegetablestarchesand isnot100%compostable.• Biodegradable: Materialisabletodecomposeor breakdownonitsowninoneyearor less,whichessentiallymeanstheitem willdisappear.TheFederalTrade Commissionismonitoringsuchclaims becausewhentheprimarymethodof disposalislandfills,basicallynothing degrades.Claimingsomethingis biodegradableisconsidereddeceiving andnotacceptable.Hoffmaster®wants tohelpeliminateconfusionandbe responsiblewiththeirmarketingclaims. That’swhyourproductsaretestedand certifiedascompostable.

resourCes• Composting facilities and resources: 1) www.findacomposter.com 2) www.bpiworld.org 3) www.savethatstuff.com 4) www.cedar-grove.com

• recycling facilities: www.earth911.com

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annually renewable resource

Chlorine Process

stackablehot foods

dual-ovenableoil

resistantmicrowave

safeCold foods

freezer safeCompostable recyclable Gmo free

BPiCertified

fda approved

Plates, Bowl, Catering Box, 38 oz. Container, Clamshells, soufflé Portion Cups, and sushi Container

Bagasse ECF 212˚F

Canberefrigerated

orstoredforupto36hours

ASTMD6868

Certified

Lids

PLA 115˚F

ASTMD6400

Certified

Wherefacilities

areavailable

Cutlery

CPLA 212˚F

ASTMD6400

Certified

Wherefacilities

areavailable

napkins

Bamboo

&Cotton TCF

• 100%TreeFree(nowoodpulp).

• Sustainable(resourcesrenewin12monthsorless).

• Affordable.

• ProcessedeitherTotallyChlorineFree(TCF)orElemental

ChlorineFree(ECF).

• 100%compostable.

• Recyclable,wherefacilitiesareavailable.

• PackagedusingrecyclableorTreeFreematerials.

• PrintedorembossedwiththeEarthWise®TreeFree™

logosoyourpatronsknowyoumadeasustainablechoice.

earTh Wise® Tree free™ ProduCTs By hoffmasTer® are:

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BeverageNapkin

Hoffmaster’sEarthWise®TreeFree™napkinsaretheonlynapkinsintheworldthatare100%TreeFree.Thesenapkinsareanaffordablealternativetotree-basedandrecyclednapkinsandtrulygobeyondgreen!earth Wise® Tree free™ napkins by hoffmaster®:

• Haveanupscaleandunique embossingthattellscustomers youmadeasustainablechoice.

• Areextremelysoftandabsorbent soyourcustomerwillonlyneed onenapkin.

• Are100%TreeFree,which meansthatthereisnowood pulpusedtomakethenapkins soalltheresourcesusedquickly renewin12monthsorless.

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DispenserNapkinContactyourHoffmaster®SalesRepresentativeforinformationonourexclusivedispenserprogram

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description size Case Count item no.

a. Beverage,White,2ply 10"x10" 3,000-12/250 760200

B. Dispenser,White,1ply,folded6-1/2"x4-1/2" 12"x13" 6,000-10/600 760260

C. Dinner,White,1/4fold,2ply 17"x17" 2,000-8/250 760220

d. Dinner,White,1/8fold,2ply 15"x17" 2,000-8/250 760240

EarthWise®TreeFree™Napkins

DinnerNapkins

1/8Fold2ply

1/4Fold2ply

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Hoffmaster’sEarthWise®TreeFree™tablewareitemsaremadefrombagasse,thenaturalby-productofsugarproduction.EarthWise®TreeFree™productsareanaffordablealternativetotree-basedpaper,plasticorfoamproducts.earth Wise® Tree free™ tablewareitems by hoffmaster®:

• Haveplatesavailableinboththe popularroundshapeaswellas anupscalesquareshapeforcatering events.

• Arecutresistantandleakproof foroptimunperformance.

• Haveastackablelid,whicheasily snapsontothe9-3/4”squareplate andis2incheshightoholdadozen cookiesorothercatereditems.

• Includeauniqueflaredrimbowlfor easyhandling.

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Round&SquarePlates

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description size Case Count item no.

a. RoundPlate 6" 1,000-8/125 760000

B. RoundPlate,Heavyweight 8-3/4" 500-4/125 760005

C. RoundPlate,Heavyweight 10-1/4" 500-4/125 760010

d. SquarePlate 6-3/4" 1,000-8/125 760020

e. SquarePlate 9-3/4" 500-4/125 760030

f. ClearPLALidfor9-3/4"SquarePlate,2"inheight,Stackable 9-3/4" 250-5/50 760031

G. Bowl,Flaredrimforeasyhandling 12oz. 1,000-8/125 760140

EarthWise®TreeFree™Plates,Lid&Bowl

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12oz.Bowl

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Tabsforeasyseparationandhandling

9-3/4"PlateandLidLidsoldseparately

Hoffmaster’sEarthWise®TreeFree™containersareanaffordablealterna-tivetoplasticorfoamcontainers.Allcontainersare100%compostableinmunicipalandindustrialcompostingfacilities.earth Wise® Tree free™containers by hoffmaster® are:

• Heavyweightsotheycanbe refrigerated,microwavedandstored forupto36hourswithoutbreaking downorlosingtheirshape.

• Designedwithlidsthatsnapon easilyandaretabbedforquick separationandhandling.

• User-friendlybecausealllidshavea uniquestackabledesignandaresold separately.

• Leak·proofwithadoubletab snapclosure.

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CateringBox&LidLidsoldseparately

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38oz.Container&LidLidsoldseparately

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description size Case Count item no.

a. ClearPLALidfor38oz.Container,Stackable 9"x8-1/4"x2" 250-5/50 760132

B. Container,Heavyweight,Stackable,38oz. 9"x8"x1-3/4" 500-4/125 760090

C. ClearPLALidforCateringBox,Stackable 11"x8-1/2x1-1/2" 200-4/50 760131

d. CateringBox,4Compartment,Heavyweight,Stackable 10-3/4"x8"x1-3/4" 200-4/50 760070

e. Clamshell,Heavyweight,Stackable 9"x9-1/4"x3-1/2" 200-4/50 760060

f. Clamshell,Heavyweight,Stackable 8"x8-3/4"x3-1/2" 200-4/50 760050

G. Clamshell,Stackable 6"x6"x3-1/2" 500-4/125 760045

EarthWise®TreeFree™Containers

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Hoffmaster’sEarthWise®TreeFree™containersaretheperfectalternativetotree-based,plasticorfoamcontainers.earth Wise® Tree free™containers by hoffmaster®:

• Haveanextremelyhighheat toleranceof212°F,whichallows youtoputhotcontentslike marinaraornachocheeseinthe souffléportioncups!• IncludeaPLAlaminatedsushi containerthatkeepsfoodmoistsoit canbepreparedandstoredupto36 hoursinadvance.• Allhaveauniqueupscaledesign andthelidsarestackable.hoffmaster® CPLa Cutlery:

• Iscertifiedas100%compostable inmunicipalandindustrial compostingfacilities.• Hasahighheattoleranceof212°F andisstandardsize.• Isavailableasacutleryandnapkin kit.Contentsandwrapperare100% compostable.

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SouffléPortionCups&LidLidsoldseparately

OneconvenientlidfitsallthreeSouffléPortionCupsizes

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description size Case Count item no.

a. SouffléPortionCup,2-1/2"x1-1/2" 3oz. 2,500-10/250 760120

B. SouffléPortionCup,2-1/2"x1-1/4" 2oz. 2,500-10/250 760115

C. SouffléPortionCup,2-1/2"x3/4" 1oz. 2,500-10/250 760110

d. ClearPLALidforSouffléPortionCups,Stackable,Lidfits1,2,and3oz. 2-5/8" 2,500-10/250 760130

e. ClearPLALidforSushiContainer,Stackable 7-1/4"x4-1/2x1-1/4" 500-4/125 760133

f. SushiContainer,PLALaminated,Stackable 7"x4-1/2"x1/4" 500-4/125 760100

G. CompostableCutleryKit:Fork,Knife,Spoon,80%Bagasse/20%RecycledNapkin Assorted 250 760040

h. CPLAFork 6"Length 1,000-10/100 760042

i. CPLAKnife 6-1/4"Length 1,000-10/100 760041

J. CPLASpoon 6"Length 1,000-10/100 760043

EarthWise®TreeFree™Containers&Cutlery

SushiContainer&LidLidsoldseparately

Tabsforeasyseparationandhandling

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CutleryKitFork,Knife,Spoon&Napkin

PLAlaminatekeepsfoodmoist

Cutleryh. i. J.

Asthebuyingpublicbecomesmoreenvironmentallyconscious,theirdemandforaffordablegreenproductsisincreasing.And,thishascreatedafast-growingmarketforenvironmentallypreferableproducts.

That’swhyHoffmaster®hasincorporatedthevoiceofthecustomerintoourindustry-leadingandcost-neutral100%compostable,EarthWise®TreeFree™productline–uniquelymadeentirelyfromquicklyrenewableandhighlysustainablenaturalresources.

We’re going beyond green!

EarthWise®TreeFree™productsaretheperfectsolutionfor:

• CollegesandUniversities • Caterers • Healthcare

• Restaurants • Lodging • Stadiums

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Earth Wise® Tree Free™

products, visit www.earthwisetreefree.com