Affiliations
StalkMarket is proud to be affiliated with several organizations.
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The Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) certified compostable logo means that our products meet the rigorous composting requirements of BPI and scientifically based standards from American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). The BPI compostable logo certification is awarded to products that demonstrate that they meet the requirements of ASTM D6400 or ASTM D6868 based on testing in an independent and approved laboratory. Learn more at www.BPIworld.org. |
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The US Composting Council is a non-profit trade and professional organization committed to promoting the composting industry and the recycling of organic materials. Learn more at www.compostingcouncil.org. |
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National Restaurant Association (NRA) is the leading business association for the restaurant industry. StalkMarket Products participates in the NRA Show, and will be in at the Chicago NRA Show May 16 - May 19, 2009. Visit www.restaurant.org. |
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Several of our compostable products, including our fully compostable hot cups and hot lids, are made using a polylactic acid (PLA) called Ingeo™ that is
made by Nebraska-based NatureWorks LLC. Ingeo™ is derived from 100% renewable resources such as plants and is the world's first polymer showing a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Click here to learn more about Ingeo™ products and applications. |
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NatureWorks LLC is a joint venture between Cargill and Teijin
Limited of Japan. NatureWorks LLC is the first company to offer a family of commercially available low carbon footprint polymers derived from 100-percent
annually renewable resources with cost and performance that compete
with petroleum-based packaging materials and fibers.
NatureWorks LLC is the maker of Ingeo™ PLA. |
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Rick Browne is an internationally recognized barbecue expert, author of The Best Barbecue on Earth (Ten Speed Press) and half a dozen other barbeque cookbooks. He is also the host and creator of the TV show, Barbecue America. StalkMarket is a proud sponsor of Barbeque America 6 – The World Tour, which airs on more than 260 Public Television stations nationwide. The series will feature BBQ and grilling in 13 countries around the world and helps BBQers in the US think more globally. For additional information, barbeque tips and more, check out www.barbecueamerica.com. |
