Packaging

Sustainability is top of mind at Ono Coffee Company! It is critical that we all do our part to support a sustainable Hawaii for not only the future of coffee but for future generations. 

Our bags are made from Biotrē™ material. Biotrē™ is a flexible packaging film made from renewable and compostable resources and is 60% compostable and 60% plant-based. The outer layers consist of natural kraft paper and cellulose from wood pulp. These plant-based, renewable materials make up 60% of the material by weight and have been shown to break down into healthy compost in 12 weeks (90 days) using ASTM D6868 test conditions.

The interior layer is made with an additive that makes it “oxodegrade”. This additive has been shown to allow plastic to break into microscopic pieces under specific conditions over 5-10 years vs. the estimated 1,000 years needed for normal plastic. This makes up the remaining 40% of the Biotrē™ 1.0 film structure.

What Does This All Mean? 

• Recommended disposal is in-home compost
• Any one-way degassing valve or zipper must be removed prior to composting
• If the 40% PE layer is found in compost it may be removed manually and disposed in the regular trash
• Oxo-degradation reduces the space needed for long term waste storage