Tellus’ line of plates, bowls and takeout containers achieved the rigorous third-party standards set by BPI, the foremost verifier of compostable products in North America. Earning the independent certification is significant, because it verifies the success of Tellus’ mission to supply products that are made in the USA, better for the planet and safer for consumers. Tellus’ products were rigorously lab tested to verify the products would compost in industrial facilities in less than 90 days. Once the products composted, the quality of the compost was further tested to pass standards for heavy metals, fluorine, cobalt, ash, volatile organic compounds and more.

In addition to the environmental benefits of compostability, the trusted BPI seal confirms Tellus products have no added PFAS. PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” are used to make many everyday products, including food packaging, cookware and cleaning products. Many countries, states and municipalities have regulated or banned products with added PFAS, because of the harmful health effects.

Tellus is jointly owned by Florida Crystals® Corporation, Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida and American Sugar Refining, Inc., part of ASR Group. Tellus’ Florida owners supply the sustainably grown sugarcane fiber the company uses for its products.

Tellus’ manufacturing facility is located adjacent to Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative’s sugar mill in Belle Glade. Tellus is powered by renewable biomass power generated from sugarcane fiber at the sugar mill and solar energy, making it an efficient and environmentally sustainable manufacturing facility.