Introduction
Emerald Ecovations Organic Growth 25 Program Helps Distributor Drive Millions in New Sales. This new program provides sales support, marketing tools, sustainability expertise, and a flexible product program to drive organic growth for businesses of all sizes.otel Chain Goes Plastic-Free Without Spending More
Emerald Ecovations worked with a regional distributor who was challenged by an existing client to deliver an alternative paper and plastics solution . This distributor currently offers office supplies, furniture, coffee services, and pantry supplies. For decades, they have been servicing businesses of all sizes, but needed experts in the fast moving sustainability space so they reached out to Emerald Ecovations.
We were able to help the distributor close an annual 7-figure, 3 year contract, in new organic sales while addressing the specific sustainability needs of the client base. Emerald Ecovations OG25 is now available to all stocking dealers in continental USA.
Challenges
- Sustainability Solutions: Every year, businesses are asking for more ways to go green in their office to meet their sustainability goals. Many clients are told they are using “Green disposables” but when ask are not getting details on products from current vendors and feel their is a lack of transparency. Simply Adding recycling and composting bins may feel good but are not being utilized properly . Businesses want to rethink everything in their workplace and want real facts on healthy sustainable alternatives for all their food service disposables and facilities supplies.
- Quantifying Their Sustainability Efforts: Businesses want to quantify their sustainability efforts and share those metrics with their team. In addition, they want educational tools to help their employees understand the company values.
- Hybrid Workspace: Since COVID, most workspaces are seeing a fraction of employees in the office everyday. As a result, offices are turning to Amazon.com for purchasing office supplies in smaller quantities.
How Emerald Ecovations Helped The Distributor Overcome These Challenges:
- Sustainable Solutions: As part of our new OG25 Program, we had an ESA certified sustainability sales expert work alongside the distributor sales team. By bringing in our ESA certified rep we were able to help the distributor answer all of the technical questions with ease.
- Quantifying Their Sustainability Efforts: Utilizing Emerald Ecovations’ Environmental Impact Report (EIR), it was easy to quantify their clients impact by highlighting these metrics with all stakeholders. The EIR helped employees understand how many trees were saved, how many pounds of landfill waste was diverted, and how much carbon emissions was avoided in an easy-to-understand format. In addition, Emerald Ecovations’ catalog of communication assets which include posters, table tents, and digital signage help elevate their clients’ achievements
- Hybrid Workspace: With our new Convenience Packs, we were able to help the distributor capture more SKUs by offering smaller quantities without the extra costs associated with breaking up the master carton. As a result, the distributor was able to capture more clients and increase inventory turns.
Results
We were able to help the distributor close an annual 7-figure, 3 year contract, in new organic sales while addressing the specific sustainability needs of the client base.
Emerald Ecovations OG25 is now available to all stocking dealers in continental USA.
Introduction
A Fortune 500 company wanted to transition to sustainable office supplies but was hesitant due to concerns about higher costs. They needed a solution that would allow them to replace single-use plastic and paper products with compostable alternatives without increasing their budget.
Background
With thousands of employees across multiple office locations, this company relied heavily on disposable coffee cups, paper towels, and break room supplies. Their sustainability team was eager to move to eco-friendly alternatives, but procurement pushed back due to concerns about higher costs.
Their main challenges included:
- Finding cost-effective alternatives to traditional plastic and paper break room products.
- Reducing waste without increasing operational expenses.
- Accommodating hybrid work schedules and fluctuating supply needs.
Solution
Emerald Ecovations helped the company implement a cost-neutral sustainability strategy with:
- Tree-Free, Plastic-Free Break Room Supplies: Transitioned coffee cups, paper towels, and utensils to compostable, rapidly renewable alternatives at no additional cost.
- Break Room Convenience Packs: Reduced waste by offering smaller, more efficient packaging, preventing overstocking and unnecessary spending.
- Strategic Product Bundling: Optimized purchasing by replacing high-cost, low-quality disposables with sustainable, price-matched options.
Results
- Cut single-use plastic waste by 1.5 million items annually.
- Kept costs flat, demonstrating that sustainability doesn’t have to cost more.
- Reduced procurement waste, optimizing supply purchases for hybrid work models.
Conclusion
By switching to cost-neutral tree-free solutions, this company proved that sustainability and affordability can go hand in hand. Emerald Ecovations helped them eliminate waste, maintain their budget, and improve brand reputation—without spending more.
Introduction
A regional foodservice distributor struggled to compete with Amazon and direct-to-consumer platforms. They wanted to offer smaller-quantity, eco-friendly products without raising costs or cutting into their margins.
Background
The distributor’s restaurant and corporate clients were demanding plastic-free, compostable alternatives, but they couldn’t justify higher costs or smaller order quantities. Their biggest challenges were:
- Finding cost-neutral, compostable alternatives.
- Competing with Amazon on price and convenience.
- Reducing the financial risk of switching to sustainable products.
Solution
Emerald Ecovations introduced a customized sustainability sales strategy with:
- Plastic-Free, Compostable Convenience Packs: Allowed the distributor to offer smaller unit quantities at competitive pricing, preventing them from losing customers to Amazon.
- No-Cost Sustainability Sales Support: Provided training and marketing materials to help their sales team sell sustainable products without increasing costs.
- Custom Bulk Pricing Structure: Structured product pricing to match their existing inventory costs, making it easy to introduce sustainable options.
Results
- 7-figure annual sales growth, securing new restaurant and corporate accounts.
- Increased customer retention, as businesses preferred sustainable options at no extra cost.
- Eliminated 2.5 million pounds of plastic waste from the supply chain.
Conclusion
By introducing cost-neutral, sustainable solutions, this distributor expanded its product line, retained more customers, and increased sales—all without raising costs or cutting into margins.
Introduction
A major East Coast hospital sought to reduce its environmental footprint while maintaining strict hygiene standards. Their reliance on traditional paper-based and plastic food service disposables was leading to excessive waste and unsustainable purchasing costs. To meet their corporate sustainability goals and ensure compliance with new regulations, they needed a partner with expertise in sustainable, cost-effective solutions.
Background
This large healthcare provider operates multiple hospital campuses, serving thousands of patients, staff, and visitors daily. Their food service operations consumed significant amounts of single-use cups, plates, utensils, and paper products. With increasing pressure from internal stakeholders and state legislation pushing for sustainability, the hospital sought to transition to eco-friendly alternatives without compromising operational efficiency or incurring additional costs.
Key challenges included:
- Reducing reliance on plastic-based and tree-based disposables.
- Meeting sustainability targets while keeping costs manageable.
- Ensuring compostable alternatives worked within their existing waste management systems.
- Educating staff on the facts of renewable material from inception to recovery and training all on proper disposal of compostable products.
Solution
Along with the hospital’s service provider, Emerald Ecovations worked closely with the hospital’s facilities and food service teams to implement a tailored sustainability program:
- Tree-Free & Plastic-Free Products: We replaced traditional single-use plastics and paper disposables with compostable alternatives made from rapidly renewable fibers.
- Cradle-to-Cradle Composting Integration: Our team collaborated with the hospital’s waste management provider to ensure proper sorting and composting of disposables, reducing landfill waste.
- Environmental Impact Reporting: We provided an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to quantify the hospital’s sustainability efforts, detailing metrics like trees saved, landfill waste reduced, and carbon emissions avoided.
- Staff Training & Education: Through our Emerald Sustainability Academy, we conducted on-site training sessions for hospital staff, ensuring proper disposal practices and maximizing participation.
Results
- 57% reduction in plastic waste from food service disposables.
- $270,000 in annual cost savings by switching to tree-free solutions and reducing waste disposal fees.
- Enhanced sustainability reporting with measurable environmental impact data, helping the hospital meet compliance requirements and strengthen its sustainability reputation.
- Staff engagement improved, with 85% reporting increased awareness of sustainable practices in post-training surveys.Stressing Sustainability =Health &Wellness
Conclusion
By partnering with Emerald Ecovations, this healthcare provider successfully integrated sustainable solutions without increasing costs or disrupting operations. Their transition to compostable, tree-free products not only aligned with environmental goals but also set a new standard for sustainable food service in the healthcare industry.
Introduction
A large university aimed to become a leader in campus sustainability by eliminating single-use plastics and reducing its carbon footprint. However, with thousands of students and faculty relying on campus dining services, finding a scalable, cost-effective solution proved challenging. They needed a sustainability partner who could not only provide eco-friendly alternatives but also help them quantify their environmental impact for ESG reporting.
Background
The university serves over 25,000 students across multiple dining halls, cafes, and catering services. Their transition to a greener campus was driven by regulations around single-use plastics, student advocacy for sustainability, and the school’s broader ESG initiatives.
They had run a pilot test with reusable items but had to cancel the program after six months due to excessive water and power consumption, breakage, theft, and the extra time and manpower needed to keep the program running. The university reached out to their service provider who reached out to Emerald Ecovations.
Key challenges included:
- Finding cost-effective, compostable alternatives to plastic utensils, cups, and to-go containers.
- Ensuring smooth integration with existing campus composting programs.
- Meeting ESG Scope 3 reporting requirements by tracking the university’s indirect emissions and waste reduction efforts.
- Educating students and staff on sustainable waste disposal practices.
Solution
Emerald Ecovations partnered with the university to implement a comprehensive sustainable dining program, which included:
- Tree-Free & Plastic-Free Products: Transitioned dining halls to compostable plates, cups, and utensils made from rapidly renewable fibers. Transitioned janitorial items like paper towels, toilet paper, and tissue to tree-free items.
- Seamless Composting Integration: Worked with the university’s waste management team to ensure all products were properly processed through their composting infrastructure.
- Environmental Impact Reporting & ESG Support: Provided quarterly Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), including Scope 3 emission reductions, landfill diversion metrics, and sustainability achievements. These reports supported the university’s public ESG disclosures, boosting credibility with students, faculty, and investors.
- Student & Staff Training: Hosted workshops and provided digital signage to educate students and faculty on how to properly dispose of compostable products.
Results
- Eliminated 1.3 million plastic disposables annually, reducing plastic waste on campus by 68%.
- Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 22%, improving ESG reporting for sustainability audits.
- Saved $180,000 in waste management costs by streamlining composting operations and diverting waste from landfills.
- Increased student engagement, with sustainability programs becoming a key differentiator in campus recruitment. Stressing Sustainability =Health &Wellness
Conclusion
By transitioning to tree-free, plastic-free dining solutions, the university significantly reduced plastic waste, improved ESG Scope 3 reporting, and strengthened its sustainability reputation. Emerald Ecovations’ Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) empowered the university to showcase its achievements, making sustainability a core part of its student experience and brand identity.
Introduction
A nationwide luxury hotel chain wanted to align with sustainability goals by eliminating plastic waste but worried about the higher cost of sustainable alternatives. They needed a cost-neutral way to make their in-room dining and food service operations more eco-friendly.
Background
The hotel chain served thousands of guests daily, generating large amounts of plastic waste from to-go packaging, in-room coffee cups, and event catering. Their primary challenges were:
- Finding a cost-effective solution to replace plastic without raising operational costs.
- Reducing plastic waste in in-room dining and banquets.
- Ensuring a seamless transition to compostable products.
Solution
Emerald Ecovations introduced a cost-saving sustainability program that included:
- Tree-Free, Compostable Coffee Cups & To-Go Containers: Replaced plastic-heavy items without increasing costs.
- Strategic Bulk Purchasing: Designed a custom ordering plan to match their existing budget while transitioning to sustainable materials.
- In-Room Sustainability Messaging: Provided guest-facing signage to increase awareness and showcase the hotel’s commitment to eco-friendly practices.
Results
- Diverted 500,000 pounds of plastic waste annually.
- Reduced costs by 10% by optimizing procurement efficiency.
- Strengthened guest satisfaction, as eco-conscious travelers appreciated the hotel’s commitment to sustainability.
Conclusion
By switching to cost-neutral tree-free solutions, this hotel chain proved that going plastic-free doesn’t have to be expensive. Emerald Ecovations helped them improve sustainability while maintaining their luxury brand experience—all without spending more.
Introduction
A leading law firm with multiple offices across the U.S. wanted to offer sustainable solutions in their break rooms and catered events but was concerned about higher costs associated with eco-friendly alternatives. They needed a solution that would help them reduce waste without increasing operational expenses.
Background
This prestigious law firm serves corporate clients, financial institutions, and government agencies, many of which prioritize sustainability in their own business practices. However, despite advocating for environmental responsibility, the firm struggled to implement sustainable practices in its own operations due to:
- High break room waste from single-use coffee cups, napkins, and paper towels.
- Excessive plastic waste from catered client meetings and staff lunches.
- Concerns about the cost of switching to compostable, tree-free alternatives.
- Hybrid work schedules leading to fluctuating product needs and waste.
Solution
Emerald Ecovations helped the law firm implement a cost-neutral sustainability strategy, ensuring they could go green without spending more:
- Tree-Free, Plastic-Free Break Room Products: Switched the firm’s coffee cups, paper towels, and utensils to compostable, rapidly renewable alternatives at a cost equal to their existing supplies.
- Convenience Packs for Hybrid Offices: Offered smaller, more efficient packaging, reducing excess waste while maintaining cost efficiency.
- Catered Event Solutions: Provided compostable plates and utensils for in-office client meetings and luncheons, eliminating plastic waste without increasing catering costs.
- Strategic Product Bundling: Helped the firm optimize purchasing strategies to maintain sustainability without exceeding their existing budget.
Results
- Eliminated over 600,000 single-use plastics annually, reducing office waste by 40%.
- Maintained the firm’s existing procurement budget, proving that going green doesn’t have to cost more.
- Improved brand reputation by demonstrating a commitment to sustainability, aligning with the values of corporate clients.
- Optimized product usage, ensuring that break room and catering supplies matched hybrid work demands, reducing waste and unnecessary spending.
Conclusion
By partnering with Emerald Ecovations, this law firm successfully transitioned to tree-free, plastic-free solutions without increasing costs. With smart product choices and cost-effective packaging, the firm was able to reduce waste, align with corporate sustainability values, and enhance their brand reputation—all at zero additional expense.