We are committed to ensure there is a full range of food service wares and packaging available from as many manufacturers as possible. Our “open sourced” Brown Line™ compostable food service wares and packaging
- takes the complexity out of the supply chain
- clearly identifies proven compostable products
- ensures end-users have access to all the products they require

We connect you with distributors that supply everything from meat trays, gloves
and clear clam shells for the deli to straws, plates and hot and cold cups with
lids for the food service industry.
We work with end-users, haulers and composters to
- implement “best practices”
- source separate to remove contaminants
- reduce tipping fees
- offset the cost of Brown Line™ products
The Cedar Grove testing and licensing program validates the compostability
of certified food service products and packaging in modern short term commercial
composting systems. Any North American manufacturer can submit their BPI or BNQ
certified compostable products for testing, approval and licensing by the