An insulation material made from sheep's wool, which has won a UK innovation award this week, is set to "one day replace polystyrene and polyethylene as the packaging used to transport and store many perishables, such as fresh food," according to this article in the Sunday Times today.
There's just one problem ...
"The main problem... is price. A Woolcool box costs about 50% more than a polystyrene one."
And the banks haven't been very helpful ...
"The banks have been terrible lately," she said. "Working capital has been a big issue holding back our growth and product development."
It looks like the polymer producers can breathe a sigh of relief after all.
Come now, get real!
Is the sheep population of the world sufficient to supply the millions of tons of polystyrene and polyethylene used today for insulation packaging?
NOT !
Well we can and do supply wool meat box insulation at the same price as the better quality polystyrene boxes!!
Plus points are that you can use the wool liner for all sorts of other uses such as lining your hanging baskets, stuffing soft toys or keeping your veg seedlings warm....or you can send it back to be re used!!
AND our wool liners are grown in the southwest of England from SW sheep, processed and made in Devon...so no huge carbon footprint!
more info at info@woollyshepherd.co.uk
www.woollyshepherd.co.uk
Best wishes
The Woolly Shepherd