This startup manufactures custom, sustainable molded fiber packaging that replaces traditional styrofoam and plastic options, which contribute to landfill waste. By providing compostable packaging solutions, the company enables businesses of all sizes to adopt environmentally friendly practices while reducing their ecological footprint.
Funding
$4.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional packaging options like styrofoam and plastics contribute significantly to landfill waste and environmental pollution. Many businesses lack access to sustainable alternatives that meet both their functional and environmental needs.
Solution
Tanbark provides custom-designed, sustainable molded fiber packaging solutions as a direct replacement for traditional plastics. Using sustainably sourced wood fibers, a byproduct of responsible forestry practices, Tanbark creates packaging that is biodegradable, recyclable, and compostable. Their Type 3 molded fiber manufacturing process allows for intricate designs, detailed surface finishes, and strong, thin walls, closely resembling thermoformed plastic. Tanbark's solutions help businesses reduce their environmental impact while maintaining product protection and brand aesthetics. They offer a full suite of services from project consultation and design development to scaled manufacturing, ensuring a smooth transition to eco-friendly packaging.
Target Audience
Tanbark serves businesses of all sizes looking to transition from traditional plastic packaging to sustainable, eco-friendly alternatives, including those in the beauty, food and beverage, and industrial sectors.
Features
- Custom-designed molded fiber packaging tailored to specific product needs
- Type 3 molded fiber manufacturing for high-detail and durable designs
- Sustainable sourcing of virgin wood fiber from responsibly managed forests
- Biodegradable, recyclable, and compostable materials for a circular lifecycle
- In-house design team offering concept sketches, 3D-printed prototypes, and technical drawings
- Closed-loop water recapture system for efficient pulp processing
- Capabilities for die cutting and labeling for further processing