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Aunt Millie’s introduces degradable inner wrap on Hearth Breads

February 10, 2010

The inner wrap on Aunt Millie’s Hearth Breads is now degradable.

In December, Aunt Millie’s converted the inner wrap for all Hearth Breads to EnviroSafe® 502E degradable OPP film. After disposal into common waste environments, when exposed to sunlight (UV), moisture and heat, this film decomposes completely into CO2 and biomass over a given period of time, without the release of toxic by-products.

“Degradable inner wrap costs 50% more than non-degradable film, but we thought it was worth it for the sake of the environment,” said Melissa Dunning, Aunt Millie’s Marketing Director. “Aunt Millie’s wants to lead the way in sustainable bread packaging.”

The outer bags of all of Aunt Millie’s Breads are made #4 LDPE plastic. This plastic is recyclable, but is not accepted for recycling in all areas.

Breads with degradable inner wrap

Aunt Millie's	Hearth	Fiber for Life	100% Whole Wheat Bread	24 oz.
Aunt Millie's	Hearth	Fiber for Life	12 Whole Grains Bread	28 oz.
Aunt Millie's	Hearth	Fiber for Life	Honey Crunchy Oat Bread	28 oz.
Aunt Millie's	Hearth	Fiber for Life	Potato Bread	24 oz.
Aunt Millie's	Hearth	Organic	100% Whole Wheat Bread	24 oz.
Aunt Millie's	Hearth	Organic	Flax Seed Bread	24 oz.
Aunt Millie's	Hearth	Organic	Indian Grain Bread	24 oz.
Aunt Millie's	Hearth	Swirl	Cinnamon Bread	16 oz.
Aunt Millie's	Hearth	Swirl	Cranberry-Apple Bread	16 oz.
Aunt Millie's	Hearth	Swirl	Raisin Bread	16 oz.
Aunt Millie's	Hearth	Whole Grain	Deli Rye Bread	24 oz.
Aunt Millie's	Hearth	Whole Grain	Nine Grain Bread	24 oz.

 

Aunt Millie’s Bakeries is a family-owned company headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana since 1901. The company produces Aunt Millie’s bread and bakery products and other brands, which are distributed throughout the Midwest.

 

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Melissa Dunning

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