Taking biodegradability one step farther, SaltWater Brewery, in partnership with E6PR, an environmental startup, is offering its edible, compostable, and completely biodegradable six-pack rings to other craft breweries. Florida-based SaltWater Brewery has used the rings since 2013, and now the partnership allows it to begin operations with a limited group of craft breweries and, as production grows, expand its reach.
The E6PR (Eco Six Pack Ring) is made from byproduct waste and other organic compostable materials, which means that if it were ingested by wildlife, it wouldn’t harm the animals. This is a monumental step toward helping heal ocean life. Although plastic rings have been naturally degradable since the late 80s, they still could cause harm to wildlife if ingested and take weeks to break down. Another benefit is that when disposed of in a compostable facility, the E6PR rings degrade in days; when left out in open land or a water system, they break down in less than 200 days, depending on the ecosystem.
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