Clipper Teas, the ethical tea brand owned by Wessanen UK, has pledged to have a fully biodegradable tea bag in operation by the summer after completing initial trials on a new substrate.
A main priority for the business, the new plastic-free tea bags will also be unbleached and GM free in line with the brand’s natural and organic values.
Clipper’s commitment to producing tea that is natural, fair and delicious has been at the heart of decision-making since the brand’s launch in 1984. It is what drove the brand to be the UK’s first Fairtrade tea company and was behind the decision to introduce unbleached tea bags across its full range.
With a strong environmental focus, the brand only ever uses 100% natural ingredients and is a certified carbon neutral company.
“We are committed to making sure our tea is made in a natural way with a clear conscience. To help minimise our impact on the environment our aim is to create a tea bag paper made from all plant-based materials. Not only will it be biodegradable, it will also remain unbleached and adhere to our organic principles. The development of this new substrate which is completely GM free and 100% unbleached means it’s taking a little more time to finalise, but this is a key priority for us. We have already completed two production trials and hope to have a plastic-free tea bag in operation by the summer.
“We are aware of an existing alternative tea bag substrate made from corn which is biodegradable and suitable for the food waste bin, however, because the corn used can potentially be from genetically modified sources it is not an acceptable option for Clipper. Therefore, we’ve invested our time to find the right solution and are now trialling an alternative which is 100% biodegradable, compostable, non-GM, and unbleached, thus ticking all boxes for Clipper and helping to protect our planet.”
From its home in Dorset, Clipper manufactures an extensive variety of organic and Fairtrade teas and coffees – from everyday blends to green tea and infusions. Clipper is now the world’s largest buyer of Fairtrade tea and exports its products to over 50 countries worldwide.
All of Clipper’s products are made with pure ingredients from the highest-quality sources, with nothing artificial added.
Contact details
Copy link
https://highlight.pr.co/165585-clipper-teas-aims-to-introduce-plastic-free-tea-bags-by-summer-2018Related topics
Related news
THERE’S TEA , THEN THERE’S GOOD TEA
Clipper Teas is set to launch its new integrated marketing campaign which will see it sing from the tree tops about its Fairtrade and organic tea that supports biodiversity.
Clipper Teas team take part in vital nature regeneration project
Volunteers from Dorset-based Clipper Teas took part in the Great Big Dorset Hedge Project to support with vital hedgerow restoration. The project's aim is to protect biodiversity, and is one of man...
Clipper Teas debuts fine selection box so you can make gifts for your loved ones natural, fair, and delicious
The selection box of brews is designed to be an occasion gift for those who relish a delicious cup of tea. As the ultimate gift for those who love to relax, it also includes Clipper’s award-winning...
Clipper Teas launches Organic Gift Box Selection
The Organic Gift Box features Clipper’s Mood Infusions range which was extended and revamped in 2021 to meet growing consumer demand for functional ingredients that support better health.
Clipper staff pour time into volunteering with The National Trust
As part of its volunteering programme, Ecotone UK, the owner of Beaminster based, Clipper Teas, has given 11 employees time off work to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in with clearing up a pop...