PlantX Life outlines green initiatives to reduce company's carbon footprint

PlantX Life Inc (CSE:VEGA) (OTCQB:PLXTF) (FRA:WNT1) outlined Monday the green initiatives it is taking to reduce the company's carbon footprint, which include new packaging standards and taking part in carbon offsetting projects. "We are on a mission to become global leaders in promoting health and well-being for both people and the environment," said PlantX CEO Julia Frank in a statement.  READ: PlantX Life teams up with celebrity chef Anne Thornton on new plant-based meal initiative "We're including sustainability practices in a variety of ways, from using eco-friendly plantable business cards made with seed paper to making our packaging more sustainable." "We're committed to joining in the collective efforts to reduce plastic waste and help our plant-based community improve planetary health meaningfully and effortlessly." PlantX has already started improving its logistic network by using 100% eco-friendly packaging and marketing resources for its meal delivery services. With PlantX's green packaging, customers will be able to recycle or reuse all of the PlantX entrée containers. It has also teamed up with Quebec-based Colder Fresher Longer, it told investors. PlantX will use the latter's eco-friendly packaging to keep products at desired temperatures throughout the shipping process. "The company will also be expanding its environmental efforts by charging an eco-fee of $4.95 for certain online purchases to support recycling and disposal programs aimed at keeping certain end-of-line products out of landfills," it added. "As part of its net-zero practices, PlantX will also start participating in carbon offsetting initiatives, such as forest protection or renewable energy projects that offer "carbon credits". Plantx uses its digital platform to build a community of likeminded consumers and, most importantly, provide education. Its successful enterprise is being built and fortified on partnerships with top nutritionists, chefs and brands. Contact the author at giles@proactiveinvestors.com