Farmers also think outside the wax box

摘要

The produce industry-which uses tons of non-recyclable paraffin-coated corrugated boxes to ship fresh fruits and vegetables all over the world-is weighing a greener, wax-free option. Lakeside Organic Gardens of Watsonville, CA, recently shipped a load of iceberg lettuce to New Leaf Community Market in Santa Cruz using boxes lined with a sustainable alternative. According to the Santa Cruz Sun-Sentinel, it was a test to see if an unwaxed box could withstand the cooling process involving ice and water that's required for lettuce and other vegetables.