Cruz Foam
Cruz Foam, founded in 2017, offers sustainable foam products including Cruz Cool, Cruz Cush, and EcoVino, all designed to biodegrade efficiently and minimize environmental impact.
Products
Cruz Foam offers three main products: Cruz Cool, Cruz Cush, and EcoVino. Cruz Cool is notable for scoring a perfect 100 on the Lomi-approved biodegradability test and provides 48+ hours of thermal protection. It is industrially compostable. Cruz Cush is designed as a high-performance protective product in a 'block & brace' style for shipping impact-sensitive goods. EcoVino is tailored for the wine industry, made from 100% recyclable corrugated materials and certified biodegradable and compostable foam, providing sustainable shipping solutions.
Sustainability
Cruz Foam is committed to sustainability, using 70% upcycled food waste ingredients in their foam. The foam biodegrades within 103 days in industrial conditions and is part of the USDA BioPreferred Program. The company’s products meet ASTM 6400 and D6868 D5338 standards for compostability and are FDA compliant for food contact safety. Cruz Foam has diverted the equivalent of 817 football fields worth of EPS from landfills, emphasizing their role in reducing environmental impact.
Financial Backing
Cruz Foam received $18 million in Series A funding in 2022, highlighting strong investor confidence in their sustainable solutions. This funding supports the company's mission to provide environmentally-friendly alternatives in packaging and shipping industries.
Awards and Recognition
Cruz Foam has gained significant recognition for its innovations and sustainability efforts. The company was named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2024 and won the 2023 Pentawards Bronze for sustainability. These accolades affirm Cruz Foam's leading role in the development of eco-friendly packaging materials.
Company History
Cruz Foam was founded in 2017 and has since made substantial advancements in sustainable packaging solutions. The company’s unique approach, utilizing pre-existing manufacturing equipment, aims to minimize transition pains for adopting their sustainable foam supply. Their products are designed to return to the earth safely after use, aligning with the company's broader environmental goals.