Footprint Launches PFAS-Free, Compostable, Clamshell To-Go Food Container

The plastic-free to-go food ware offers fast-casual restaurants and universities a health-conscious, plant-based alternative

GILBERT, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Footprint, a sustainable technology firm specializing in materials science engineering, today announced the launch of its new, plant-based clamshell food container available for order now. As takeout orders and disposable food container use rises during the pandemic¹, this plastic and PFAS-free alternative meets the expectations of food providers and customers without sacrificing quality or convenience.

Continuing its mission to create a healthier planet and healthier people, Footprint’s new, molded fiber, plant-based clamshell container will not only reduce unnecessary waste from entering the environment, but also reduce exposure to toxic chemicals found in plastic. The materials scientists who designed Footprint’s clamshell created barrier technologies to replace the plastic liners commonly found in fast-casual service and universities takeout food ware. Footprint’s barrier technologies protect against oil and water offering a plant-based product that is at quality and cost parity, on a per unit basis, as alternatives made with plastic. Footprint’s clamshell is 100 percent plastic-free and PFAS-free, so Footprint clamshells will not harm the environment, people, or food.

Recent studies have shown that toxic PFAS chemicals entering the human body via exposure through ingestion or inhalation are disrupting our endocrine system, ultimately impacting fertility and proper child development². PFAS chemicals have been detected in the blood of 97 percent of Americans³ and have been linked to a reduction of antibody responses to vaccines and less resistance to infectious disease⁴.

“The studies on the negative health impacts of single use plastics are staggering,” said Footprint CEO and Co-Founder Troy Swope. “As we continue to navigate COVID-19 and enter into flu season, we’re proud to offer a solution that encourages socially distanced dining with PFAS-free, plant-based containers that are compostable, and biodegradable.”

The clamshell food container joins Footprint’s family of plant-based products, including its frozen meal containers and drink cups and lids. To date, Footprint has already eliminated over 61 million tons of plastics and is driven to eliminate single and multi-use plastics around the world.

To learn more about Footprint’s plant-based solutions, visit http://www.footprintus.com/solution. To order the new PFAS-free clamshell food container, contact Footprint Sales at 480-550-9401 or go to http://www.footprintus.com/contact-sales.

About Footprint

Footprint has a clear vision: eliminate single-use and short-term use plastics. Footprint designs, develops and manufactures technologies that are biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable. We make it easy for companies to switch out of plastic to preserve our future. We love our oceans and our planet, that’s why we are revolutionizing industries to eliminate plastic pollution. The company was founded by former Intel engineers Troy Swope and Yoke Chung and employs more than 1,200 people. In 2019, Footprint was announced a winner of the prestigious NextGen Cup Challenge for its Plant-based alternative manufacturing process for making cups and lids. In 2020, Troy Swope was named as an EY Entrepreneur of The Year® National Finalist and Footprint was named to the Fortune “Change the World” list. Footprint has already helped eliminate over 60 million pounds of plastic. The company is based in Gilbert, Ariz. For more information and a complete portfolio of Footprint solutions visit www.footprintus.com.

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