A Sustainable Revolution in Tea Bags
For most tea drinkers, the convenience of a teabag is second nature. But how many stop to consider what these tea bags are actually made of? The reality is that many conventional tea bags contain plastic, contributing to the growing issue of microplastics. This concern has prompted eco-conscious and health-conscious consumers to seek alternatives. Nonwoven Network, LLC, a company dedicated to transforming the market for filter media. Their revolutionary product line, One Earth®, is setting a new environmentally friendly standard with plastic-free tea bags, coffee filters, and accompanying components such as tags, strings, and envelopes. One Earth tea bags DO NOT create microplastics but degrade into lactic acid, a naturally occurring organic ingredient.
Microplastics in Traditional Tea Bags
In September 2019, alarming reports surfaced about microplastics in tea bags. Researchers from McGill University in Canada conducted tests and found that many pyramid-style and even regular paper tea bags release microplastic particles when exposed to hot water. The reason? Many high-end and regular tea bags are made from polyester or nylon, while others contain plastic in their paper for sealing. Even those that appear plastic-free often rely on thermoplastics, PVC, or polypropylene for heat sealing—ensuring that nearly all conventional tea bags contribute to microplastic contamination with every cup brewed.
A Game-Changing Innovation: One Earth®
With these concerns in mind, Stephen W. Foss, the inventor of One Earth®, sought to create a truly sustainable alternative. Using his expertise in nonwoven materials, he developed a patented filter media that is not only plastic-free but also non-GMO, allergen-free, chemical-free, bleach-free, and compostable within just 21 days. This makes One Earth® the most eco-friendly tea bag material on the market today eliminating the risk of microplastics in your tea.
Certified Plastic-Free & Biodegradable
One Earth® tea bags are made from a plant-based material derived from non-GMO sugarcane. Unlike petroleum-based plastics, One Earth® is fully biodegradable and compostable. Moreover, One Earth® tea bags contain no glue, metal, or plasticizers. They feature exceptional water porosity, ensuring rapid infusion, and become completely translucent in hot water, allowing for a perfect brew in seconds—without the worry of microplastics leaching into your drink.
But One Earth® doesn’t stop at tea bags. Their environmentally friendly product line extends to coffee filter material, strings, and tags – each made from the same sustainable, plant-based sources. Certified USDA 100% Biobased, Plastic-Free, and compostable within 21 days, One Earth® products lead the way in sustainability. With 20 patents secured and more pending, this certified ISO 9001 and Woman-Owned Business Enterprise is paving the path toward a cleaner, greener future for tea and coffee lovers alike.
With One Earth®, sustainability isn’t just an option, it’s the new standard, free from microplastics and full of eco-friendly innovation.
To learn more about the One Earth tea bags and product line, please email: info@nonwovennetwork.com or call +1(412)667.0085
