--- description: Cruz Cool, the eco-friendly chitin cool container by Cruz is Lomi-approved, gives 48–72 hours of temperature reliability. title: Cruz Cool Brings Sustainable Solution for Cold Chain Packaging - Energy Theory image: https://energytheory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Cruz-Cool-Brings-Sustainable-Solution-for-Cold-Chain-Packaging.png --- Close Menu - [About](https://energytheory.com/about-us/) - [EV](https://energytheory.com/category/electric-vehicles/) - [FAQs](https://energytheory.com/category/faqs/) - [Glossary](https://energytheory.com/category/glossary/) - [Green](https://energytheory.com/category/green/) - [Renewable](https://energytheory.com/category/renewable/) - [Sustainable](https://energytheory.com/category/sustainable/) - [Energy Economy](https://energytheory.com/category/energy-economy/) - [Energy Services](https://energytheory.com/category/energy-services/) - [Solar](https://energytheory.com/category/solar/) - [Sustainable](https://energytheory.com/category/sustainable/) - [News](https://energytheory.com/category/latest-news/) - Language [![Energy Theory](https://energytheory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2e3rtgthghnm.png)](https://energytheory.com/ "Energy Theory") ![en](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/en.svg) English ![es](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/es.svg) Spanish ![fr](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/fr.svg) French ![en](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/en.svg) English ![it](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/it.svg) Italian ![zh-CN](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/zh-CN.svg) Chinese (Simplified) ![nl](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/nl.svg) Dutch ![fi](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/fi.svg) Finnish ![de](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/de.svg) German ![hi](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/hi.svg) Hindi ![ja](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/ja.svg) Japanese ![pl](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/pl.svg) Polish ![pt](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/pt.svg) Portuguese ![ru](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/ru.svg) Russian [![Energy Theory](https://energytheory.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2e3rtgthghnm.png)](https://energytheory.com/ "Energy Theory") ![en](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/en.svg) English ![es](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/es.svg) Spanish ![fr](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/fr.svg) French ![en](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/en.svg) English ![it](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/it.svg) Italian ![zh-CN](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/zh-CN.svg) Chinese (Simplified) ![nl](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/nl.svg) Dutch ![fi](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/fi.svg) Finnish ![de](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/de.svg) German ![hi](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/hi.svg) Hindi ![ja](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/ja.svg) Japanese ![pl](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/pl.svg) Polish ![pt](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/pt.svg) Portuguese ![ru](https://cdn.gtranslate.net/flags/svg/ru.svg) Russian [Latest News](https://energytheory.com/category/latest-news/) # Cruz Cool Brings Sustainable Solution for Cold Chain Packaging By [Elliot Clark](https://energytheory.com/author/elliot_clark/)December 13, 20234 Mins Read ![Eco-friendly chitin cool container by Cruz](https://energytheory.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Cruz-Cool-Brings-Sustainable-Solution-for-Cold-Chain-Packaging-1024x683.webp "Cruz Cool Brings Sustainable Solution for Cold Chain Packaging") Styrofoam takes over 500 years to decompose, and yet we still use it for insulation. But the eco-friendly chitin cool container by Cruz is made from chitin derived from fungi, insects, and shrimp. Its unique flat pellet design seamlessly integrates into existing processing plants, setting it apart from other eco-friendly alternatives. With a 1.5-inch-thick Cruz Foam-insulated box encased in e-flute cardboard, it ensures an impressive 48–72 hours (about 3 days) of temperature reliability, making it ideal for industries such as pharma, cold-chain, and seafood. The remarkable [Cruz Cool cooler](https://www.cruzfoam.com/cruzcool) is ingeniously crafted **using chitin**, a polymer derived from fungi, insects, and shrimp. What sets it apart from other [eco-friendly substitutes](https://www.cruzfoam.com/cruzcool) to Styrofoam is its revolutionary production process. Unlike its counterparts that often present logistical challenges with their unusual shapes and sizes, [Cruz Foam](https://www.cruzfoam.com/), the parent company, has innovatively **compounded chitin** with other elements, creating **substantial flat pellets** that seamlessly integrate into existing processing plants. This visionary approach has already paved the way for an exciting [partnership with Atlantic Packaging](https://www.atlanticpkg.com/2023/02/cruz-foam-announces-atlantic-packaging-as-their-official-go-to-market-partner/), a notable name of the industry. https://twitter.com/CruzFoam/status/1734273599148556421?s=20 Cruz Foam, the inner insulation layer of Cruz Cool, is **home-compostable**, a rare find in the world of recyclable cold chain packaging. During the [recycling](https://energytheory.com/what-is-recycling/) process, Cruz Foam is washed out and separated from the cardboard, ensuring no impact on the cardboard recovery. It is also certified **curbside recyclable**, making your entire experience as smooth as possible. ### **About the Cruz Cool Cooler** Cruz brings sustainable cool containers that are **ideal to be used** as packaging material in industries like pharma, cold-chain, and seafood. It is a **quick and easy-to-assemble** cold chain packaging that matches your brand experience. It has a clean and integrated design, making it perfect for sustainable food packaging. Whether you need packaging for sustainable fish, meal kits, or frozen food, Cruz Cool ensures the **same temperature reliability**. Some notable features of this container are as follows: - Customizable box dimensions to suit different product and brand requirements - Standard thickness: 1.5 inches, encased in e-flute cardboard - 48+ hours thermal protection - [R-value](https://energytheory.com/what-is-r-value/) equal to synthetic options - Customizable one-color printing - The container can assemble in around 7 seconds. **Also See**: [40 Sustainable Packaging Manufacturers](https://energytheory.com/sustainable-packaging-manufacturers/) ### **About the Company** Cruz Cool represents the ultimate sustainable cold chain packaging solutions and due to the following reasons, it is one of the [most influential inventions](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/at-one-ventures_200-best-inventions-of-2023-activity-7122627472667328513-IuKN?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) of 2023. > New on the blog: 'Bay Cities and Cruz Foam Launch Wine Industry's Most Sustainable Shipping Solution' Check it out! https://t.co/QgWJfBECId > > — Cruz Foam (@CruzFoam) [November 27, 2023](https://twitter.com/CruzFoam/status/1729285727198892202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) #### **1. Approved Eco-Friendly Product** Cruz Foam is honored to participate in the prestigious [USDA BioPreferred Program](https://www.biopreferred.gov/)®, a pioneering initiative led by the USDA that is dedicated to **fostering the growth and diversification of markets** for biobased products. Cruz Foam proudly boasts 100% USDA certified biobased content. #### **2. Easily Compostable** Cruz Foam has successfully met the [ASTM 6400](https://knowledge.halo.science/what-is-bpi-standard-for-compostability) and [D6868 standards](https://www.astm.org/d6868-21.html) for compostability, ensuring its exceptional environmental credentials. This remarkable achievement is highlighted by Cruz Foam’s outstanding **97.9% biodegradation rate within just 60 days** (about 2 months). #### **3. Lomi-Approved** The [Lomi](https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwiRpuHkvIyDAxVapGYCHYB5CvgYABAAGgJzbQ&ase=2&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyeWrBhDDARIsAGP1mWQOpidB8DUYYxQbMFW8s9HtJJGrCO3wOKrZC91_fm3-ttz4WqHJ8ekaAibjEALw_wcB&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESVuD21TYPD46MNaFv_P8b0Gyd-jgpnZD_JOQvHUeODh0Lch1QMv_cPraa8N0uaHWqNvD7_NOlUoesJyW1bfl_UMC6z6lV4l6g9Ut73RkSbOV_szYcx92k&sig=AOD64_2D3wtadGfTqXXvvRlxdrd1ntDq1A&q&nis=4&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwizzNrkvIyDAxWs1jgGHR3GAHEQ0Qx6BAgLEAE) is a device that can transform food waste and other [compostable items](https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwiRpuHkvIyDAxVapGYCHYB5CvgYABAAGgJzbQ&ase=2&gclid=Cj0KCQiAyeWrBhDDARIsAGP1mWQOpidB8DUYYxQbMFW8s9HtJJGrCO3wOKrZC91_fm3-ttz4WqHJ8ekaAibjEALw_wcB&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESVuD21TYPD46MNaFv_P8b0Gyd-jgpnZD_JOQvHUeODh0Lch1QMv_cPraa8N0uaHWqNvD7_NOlUoesJyW1bfl_UMC6z6lV4l6g9Ut73RkSbOV_szYcx92k&sig=AOD64_2D3wtadGfTqXXvvRlxdrd1ntDq1A&q&nis=4&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwizzNrkvIyDAxWs1jgGHR3GAHEQ0Qx6BAgLEAE) into soil in just **4 hours**. Cruz Foam, the eco-friendly chitin cool container by Cruz is the first product to achieve a perfect score of 100 on the [Lomi approved](https://lomi.com/blogs/lomi-approved/cruz-foam-compostable-foam) test. This means that our product completely decomposed in the Lomi after just one cycle, while most compostable products require two cycles. ### **About the Founder and the Beginning** [John Felts](https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-felts-7a784936/), a former student of UC Santa Cruz, pursued his passion for Electrical and Computer Engineering before embarking on an [exciting entrepreneurial journey](https://engineering.ucsc.edu/voices/john-felts-alumnus/#:~:text=John%20Felts%20studied%20Electrical%20and,with%20his%20advisor%2C%20Marco%20Rolandi.). Alongside his advisor, Marco Rolandi, he co-founded the innovative company Cruz Foam. He met co-founder, [Marco Rolandi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-rolandi-8067554/), while he was studying at the University of Washington in Seattle and they both bonded over their love for surfing. Soon they realized that they wanted to work together and focus on chitin, a material he was studying at the time. Their main goal was to explore the possibilities of chitin in making bioplastics. Initially, they were interested in using chitin for surfboards, specifically in foam production. But when they came to UC Santa Cruz, their main objective was to start working on this idea and see if we could make the material useful. **Source**: [Cruz Cool](https://www.cruzfoam.com/cruzcool) Share. 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