Tanbark Molded Fiber Products

An #EarthDay pondering: “What kind of an ancestor do you want to be?” #MTIMaine has a long track record of supporting businesses with a focus on #CleanTech. Our portfolio represents a range of innovative businesses which create jobs and spur the #MaineEconomy while simultaneously mitigating climate change, removing harmful plastics from the environment, and incorporating clean technologies as they scale. For #EarthMonth we will be highlighting businesses focused on revolutionizing packaging and removing single use plastics from the environment, like Tanbark Molded Fiber Products. Born at an intersection, literally and figuratively, Tanbark co-founder, Melissa LaCasse, was struck by that question above from a favorite podcast. The message synced perfectly with a junction in the road. In that moment, in Westbrook, Maine, she decided to turn her climate grief into action – and to leverage her family’s experience and expertise in molded fiber to help replace single-use plastic. Visit or blog for their climate-forward mission, and you may just recognize where you've seen their innovative approach to packaging. 🦞 https://lnkd.in/gc_bTxtm #MaineBiz #SustainablePackaging #Tanbark

We are grateful for the support The Roux Institute at Northeastern University in Portland, Maine provided Tanbark in our early days. They are now accepting applications for its Founder Residency program! The Founder Residency is a year-long residency that offers $25K in non-dilutive funding for 10 early-stage startups that will join the Roux Institute to grow their businesses, from September 2023. Get access to hands-on help and support, legal advice, tailored workshops, a global research community, network of founders, investors, mentors, and partners.   The Roux Institute is now accepting applications for the Founder Residency through April 30. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dW4t56jb "

A note from our leader, Melissa LaCasse: “Thank you to Mainebiz for naming me alongside several impactful individuals who lead businesses in Maine. This award serves as validation of our team’s shared vision and relentless pursuit of innovation here at Tanbark. It is a true testament to the countless hours of work and perseverance in the face of challenges. I am deeply grateful for the support of our employees, partners, and stakeholders who have been instrumental in our success. This award inspires me to continue driving our company forward and making a positive impact on our planet’s environment and ecosystems.” #maine #leader #team #tanbark #2024 #business #innovation #moldedfiber #mouldedfibre #sustainablepackaging #sustainability https://lnkd.in/g6MVPj3v

We're thrilled to receive new financing, propelling us toward a future of innovation and expansion. This investment isn't just about upgrading equipment; it's a testament to our commitment to sustainability and community growth. With these funds, we're set to enhance our manufacturing processes, pushing the boundaries of eco-friendly technology and materials. #maine #FAME #MTI #moldedfiber #mouldedfibre #tanbark #expansion #equipment https://lnkd.in/esMkivBk

Huhtamaki, PulPac and Tanbark Molded Fiber Products are some of the companies seeing more opportunities for molded fiber to gain scale as a plastic alternative. #packaging

March is B Corp month and we're celebrating by highlighting UNH students, alumni, companies, and business leaders in our community who are part of the movement of businesses as a force for good! First up, meet the student consultants and the client companies in our Spring '24 B Impact Clinic. Students in the Clinic are making real-world impact and gaining experience (while earning credit!) helping regional companies assess their social and environmental impacts through the B Impact Assessment. We're so pleased and grateful to partner with Tanbark Molded Fiber Products, hey freya, and Cambridge Insurance Advisors this semester. Companies like these working toward a more sustainable way of doing business is good for the world, and incredible for our students - future leaders in the movement! https://lnkd.in/ejJNfDqV #SustainabilityEducation #BCorpMonth #SustainableBusiness #BCorp Fiona Wilson, Kathryn (Kat) Hand, Alexis Dwyer

Tanbark is proud of our partnership with the B-Impact Clinic at the University of New Hampshire. Improving sustainability as a whole is core to our mission and having an extended group of passionate people helps us work towards increasing our B-Impact score. Thanks to Benn Marine, UNH Sustainability Institute, and the group of student consultants for their continued support. #sustainability #bcorp #moldedfiber #mouldedfibre #tanbark

https://lnkd.in/eXjDF9Ek Tanbark was grateful to be announced as 1 of 6 benefactors of Governor Janet Mills most recent allocation of funds through the Maine Jobs & Recovery Grants. As Tanbark swiftly expands its manufacturing of premium sustainable packaging derived from Maine's rich heritage in pulp and paper, it is set to utilize its grant to enhance power infrastructure at its Saco production plant. #maine #mainejobs #grants #growth #expansion #sustainability #pulp #pulpandpaper #tanbark #infastructure #packaging #products #moldedfiber #mouldedfibre

Coming out of 2023 and heading into 2024, we are slated for continued growth. Expansion strategies, new projects, and added personnel are building new opportunities for Tanbark. Check our blog post that features a Mainebiz article written at the end of 2023. #growth #expansion #2024 #sustainability #ecofriendlypackaging #moldedfiber #mouldedfibre #plasticfree #maine #maineinnovation #mainemanufacturing #sustainablepackaging #bioproducts #tanbark https://lnkd.in/gc5Dw-V5

https://lnkd.in/eZvW9icj 📰📰 We’re big advocates of local journalism and are deeply grateful that Kelley Bouchard not only covered Tanbark but also took the time to delve into the details and potential of molded fiber, biotechnology, and Maine forestry – and to pull in a range of voices. Tanbark is truly a collaborative effort and only exists in the context of others. We are here thanks to the efforts of so many people and organizations, and we’re committed to shared prosperity. We invite you to read Kelley’s piece that The Portland Press Herald published yesterday and join us in our efforts to replace single-use plastic. Together, let’s put Maine on the map for innovative manufacturing, global climate solutions, and quality bioproducts. Thanks, Kelley for visiting Tanbark and being a part of our unfolding story. #sustainability #ecofriendlypackaging #moldedfiber #type3moldedfiber #plasticfree #maine #maineinnovation #mainemanufacturing #sustainablepackaging #climate #climatesolutions #bioproducts #tanbark