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ESKA to sell Sparkling water in Compostic launches home-

fully recycled plastic bottles compostable plastic products

anada-based beverage company ESKA has revealed ew Zealand-based zero-waste packaging
Cplans to relaunch its carbonated ESKA Sparkling brand Nmanufacturer Compostic has introduced its product
in fully recycled plastic bottles in the second half of the line in the US. The company, which manufactures fully
year. With this commitment, ESKA will completely remove home-compostable cling wrap and resealable bags as an
all first-use plastic bottles across its entire product alternative to kitchen plastics, will sell its products via
its website and Amazon. The vegan-friendly products
and packaging can break down in home compost after
12 to 24 weeks. Compostic founder and CEO Jon Reed
said: “My inspiration behind Compostic began with
my realisation of the massive threat that plastic has
become to our environment. “It soon became my life’s
mission to find a sustainable solution to the convenience
that plastics have within our lives, but that won’t
stick around polluting our environment for hundreds
of years. “We are thrilled to launch Compostic in the
US as we continue our mission to eliminate single-
use plastics on a global scale. We believe that with
Compostic’s alternatives, there is no longer an excuse
to use toxic plastics anymore.” Reed founded Compostic
line. Last year, the company converted its entire line in 2018 with the aim of eliminating single-use plastics
of natural spring water bottles to recycled plastic. If from the home while maintaining the convenience of
successful, the company will become the first Canadian traditional plastics. The cling wrap and resealable bags
brand to package all its carbonated water with bottles are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration
made from recycled plastic. ESKA chief operating officer (FDA), free from bisphenol A and genetically modified
Michel McArthur said: “Preserving and protecting the organisms, and non-toxic. The cling wrap is available in
environment is a core value for us. “We are truly proud 150ft² and 250ft² lengths and includes pre-perforated
to have successfully converted all our bottles to recycled
plastic while maintaining a premium product from a
glacial esker. “We will no longer use any new plastic in
the manufacturing of our bottles.” The recycled plastic
used in ESKA’s spring and sparkling water bottles are
sourced from Quebec’s Blue Box and other recycling
systems. A Quebec incorporated company, ESKA offers
100% Quebec water from sources protected by their
environment. The company has corporate offices based
in Laval and at its bottling facility in Abitibi, Quebec. It
currently employs 130 people, most of whom are local to
Quebec. Under the Sparkling brand, the company offers
carbonated natural spring water in original and natural
Lemon, Lime and Orange fruit flavours. Eska water is markings for seamless use. ts packaging features soy-
naturally low in minerals, containing just 85 parts per based inks and a recyclable and compostable box, which
million (ppm), which gives it an exceptionally clean and contains no metal or plastic cutters. The resealable bags
pure taste. The esker’s natural filtration system delivers feature an easy-to-use zip and are available in snack,
clear and pristine water every time without the need for sandwich and gallon sizes. Compostic claims the bags
additional processing. are more resistant than regular plastics.

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