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July , 21 2023 | MDS Associates Vegware™ Plant-Based PLA Foodservice Packaging - An ASTM-D6400 Compostable Choice Provide a new way to care for the environment while securing food safety. Attractive and durable, these Eco friendly products are a quality tool for completing foodservice tasks. Plant Based PLA Foodservice Packaging Supplies can be given a new life as compost, since they're made of material certified to degrade in a commercial composting facilities. Read More

July , 21 2023 | MDS Associates Distributing Vegware™ Award-Winning ASTM-D6400 Compostable Catering Disposables Made From Plants MDS Associates is proud to announce its distributing a new line of award winning compostable products. Vegware™, a global specialist in plant-based compostable food service packaging, manufactures a range of more than 150 plant-based catering disposables, all designed to be commercially composted with food waste. Read More

July , 21 2023 | MDS Associates Vegware™ 2019 waste2zero Award Winner We're delighted to announce that Vegware™, the global specialist in plant-based compostable foodservice packaging, has won 'Best Closed Loop Project' at the October 2019 waste2zero awards!" Not only do they manufacturer premium plant-based compostable foodservice packaging, they take producer responsibility seriously, helping clients find end of life solutions for their used Vegware™ products. Read More

July , 21 2023 | MDS Associates Vegware ASTM-D6400 Compostable Bait Containers Bad for planet Earth, polystyrene and polyethylene bait containers are threatening wildlife, ruining scenic views and upsetting both land owners and nature lovers. We are proud to announce we have a better solution for our planet and waterways.These sturdy, strong and Eco-friendly Vegware™ food or soup containers and lids are ideal replacements for bait, and can be given a new life as compost, since they are made of plant based material certif... Read More

July , 21 2023 | MDS Associates Vegware™ ASTM-D6400 Compostable Portion Pots Reduce Toxic Microplastic Vegware™, a global specialist in high quality compostable foodservice packaging and the 2019 "Best Closed Loop Project" waste2zero Award Winner, manufactures plant-based PLA portion pots with optional air tight, leak-resistant lids making these perfect for serving food sides such as dressings, mini snacks, sauces, dips, jelly, condiments, sauces or taster sampling and shot glasses. Read More

July , 21 2023 | MDS Associates New York DEC Bans the Sale of Polystyrene Containers Under the Expanded Polystyrene Foam Container and Polystyrene Loose Fill Packaging Ban, effective January 1, 2022, no food service provider or store (retail or wholesale) will be allowed to sell, offer for sale, or distribute disposable food service containers that contain expanded polystyrene foam in New York. Instead, the DEC encourages the use of reusable, recyclable, and compostable items, source reduction and items made using recycled con... Read More