Green Paper Products, LLC

What Green Paper Products, LLC does

Green Paper Products, LLC is a privately held, Ohio-based e-commerce retailer specializing in compostable and recyclable single-use tableware. The company operates from its headquarters at 225 Alpha Park in Highland Heights, Ohio, and sells direct to both individual consumers and business customers via its website, greenpaperproducts.com. Its catalog spans eight product categories - cups, plates, bowls, trays, containers, bags, cutlery, and supplies - built on materials including PLA (polylactic acid), bagasse (sugarcane fiber), bamboo fiber, plant fiber, and recycled paper or plastic. The company functions as a curated multi-brand reseller, carrying recognized sustainable brands such as World Centric, Eco-Products, Vegware, Better Earth, Responsible Products, EcoSafe, Planet+, and Greenware, alongside its own custom printing service for branded cups and packaging.

Products carry third-party validations including ASTM D6400 and ASTM D6868 compostability compliance, BPI certification, CMA certification, USDA BioPreferred designation, and a "no added PFAS" designation aligned with Washington and Colorado state regulations. Select products are also certified as home compostable. The business makes money through three primary revenue streams: direct e-commerce product sales (both unit-pack and case-quantity pricing), wholesale/B2B bulk sales to food service operators, and an affiliate referral program managed via Uppromote. Pricing includes a free carbon-neutral shipping threshold of $89 within the Continental US and a freemium free-samples program offering up to 15 products at no charge (customer pays shipping).

The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer e-commerce augmented by channel partnerships, with distribution occurring through the owned storefront, an Uber Eats marketplace integration aimed at restaurant operators, and the affiliate network. Customer segments span household consumers, restaurants and cafes, caterers, food trucks, bakeries, and microgreens growers. Marketing relies on content marketing, SEO, organic social, email/SMS via Klaviyo, Google Ads remarketing, and affiliate referrals. No public funding rounds, acquisitions, leadership changes, or revenue figures are disclosed in available source material.

Name

Green Paper Products, LLC

Legal name

Green Paper Products LLC

Website

https://greenpaperproducts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Green Paper Products is an Ohio-based e-commerce retailer of compostable and recyclable single-use tableware, serving household consumers, restaurants, food trucks, caterers, and bakeries across the Continental US through a curated multi-brand catalog and custom printing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disposable Tableware

NAICS

Industrial and Personal Service Paper Merchant Wholesalers (424130), Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222)

SIC

Wholesale-Paper & Paper Products (5110)

akta.pro primary industry

Napkins, Tableware & Foodservice Disposables (Plates, Cups, Cutlery) (CRADALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Paper Tableware (Plates, Cups, Bowls) (CRAJAFAE), Foodservice Disposables (cups, plates, bowls, trays, clamshells) (IMAMAHAI), Paper-Based Foodservice Packaging (Cups, Lids, Trays, Takeout Containers) (IMALACAJ)

Keywords

• Compostable food packaging
• Disposable tableware
• Sustainable foodservice supplies
• Biodegradable packaging products
• Eco-friendly disposables

Headquarters

HQ city

Highland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Product Sales: Direct online sales of sustainable disposable tableware products to consumers and businesses. Products sold in individual packs and case quantities. Revenue generated through product transactions with free shipping threshold of $89.
2. Wholesale/B2B Sales: Bulk sales to businesses including restaurants, caterers, food trucks, and other commercial establishments requiring sustainable food service packaging.
3. Affiliate Program: Referral-based marketing program where partners earn commissions for driving sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Green Paper Products operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront that sells compostable and recyclable disposable tableware — including cups, plates, bowls, trays, containers, bags, cutlery, and supplies — made from materials such as PLA, bagasse (sugarcane fiber), bamboo fiber, plant fiber, and recycled paper/plastic. The company resells multiple third-party sustainable brands (World Centric, Eco-Products, Vegware, Better Earth, Responsible Products, EcoSafe) and also offers custom printing on cups and other products. Products are sold individually and in case quantities to both households and commercial foodservice operators across the continental United States.

Product overview

Green Paper Products is a business-to-consumer and business-to-business e-commerce platform selling sustainable and disposable tableware products. The company operates as a curated marketplace offering a comprehensive portfolio of compostable and recyclable disposable products organized into eight core product categories: Cups (cold cups, hot cups, portion cups, straws, cup sleeves, recyclable cups, cup lids), Plates (rectangular, square, round, platters, miniware), Bowls (round, square, burrito bowls, salad bowls), Trays (catering, takeout, lunch, taco, pizza trays), Containers (clamshells, hot/cold food containers, paper food boxes, to-go bowls, ice cream, bakery packaging), Bags (trash, shopping, sandwich, produce, cellophane), Cutlery (forks, spoons, knives, sets, tasting spoons, chopsticks), and Supplies (cleaning, deli paper, gloves, napkins, paper towels, reusables, gift wrapping). The company also offers custom printing services for cups and products. Green Paper Products resells multiple third-party sub-brands including World Centric®, Planet +™, Greenware®, Responsible® Products, and EcoSafe®, alongside providing educational services such as a Learning Library and Find A Composter locator. Free samples are available for customers to evaluate products before purchase.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cups

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of customers give 4 or 5-Star rating

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Uber EatsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarketplace partnership allowing restaurants to source sustainable packaging through the Uber Eats platform. Indicates B2B focus on food service operators using the delivery platform.
• UPScoreOthersPrimary shipping carrier for order fulfillment. UPS shipping services used for domestic delivery within Continental US.
• World CentriccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKey brand partner offering compostable cups, cutlery, and food service products. Products sourced from this manufacturer are prominently featured in the product catalog.
• Eco-ProductscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner specializing in compostable and recyclable food service products including cups, containers, and cutlery.
• VegwarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner offering plant-based compostable food service packaging including cutlery, containers, and paper products.
• KlaviyocoreTechnology or IntegrationEmail and SMS marketing platform used for customer communications, promotional campaigns, and marketing automation.
• Better EarthcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner offering compostable plant fiber products including plates, bowls, and trays.
• Responsible ProductscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner providing compostable cutlery and food service products.
• EcoSafecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBrand partner offering compostable food service products including cling wrap and trash bags.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• World Centric: Compostable foodservice packaging manufacturer offering cups, cutlery, and containers sold both wholesale and direct. Overlapping catalog and target customers (restaurants, caterers, food service) with Green Paper Products.
• BioPak: Sustainable foodservice packaging company offering compostable cups, containers, and cutlery to cafes, restaurants, and caterers. Highly comparable product line and customer base to Green Paper Products.
• EcoSafe: Compostable trash bags and foodservice products supplier serving commercial and household customers. Overlapping catalog and shared distribution channels with Green Paper Products.
• Better Earth: Plant-fiber compostable tableware brand offering plates, bowls, and trays. Directly comparable product mix and customer base; also a current brand partner carried by Green Paper Products.
• Responsible Products: Compostable cutlery and foodservice disposables manufacturer selling direct to food service operators. Comparable product focus and customer base; also a brand partner on Green Paper Products' storefront.
• Webstaurant Store: Largest online restaurant supply retailer carrying both sustainable and conventional foodservice disposables. Competes on breadth, price, and fulfillment speed in the same SMB food-service buyer segment.
• Vegware: Plant-based compostable foodservice packaging brand with global distribution. Competes directly with Green Paper Products in the same product categories and is also a brand partner carried on its storefront.
• Eco-Products: Manufacturer and direct seller of compostable foodservice disposables (cups, containers, cutlery) — same core product category as Green Paper Products. Eco-Products is both a key supplier and a direct competitor selling through its own B2B channels.

Broad incumbents

• U.S. Foods: Large broadline foodservice distributor now offering sustainable packaging lines to restaurant customers. Competes with Green Paper Products in the foodservice segment while also serving as a much larger incumbent with broader category coverage.
• Sysco: Largest US broadline foodservice distributor carrying an expanding assortment of sustainable disposable products. Competes for the same restaurant and food service customers as Green Paper Products but at vastly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GreenPaperProd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greenpaperproducts

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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