Green Cell Foam

TemperPack Green Cell Foam

Green Cell Foam by TemperPack is a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic foam packaging, made from natural starch instead of polystyrene. It provides the same high level of insulation and product protection while being compostable, water-soluble, and designed to reduce environmental impact across a wide range of shipping applications.

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Green Cell Foam

We made foam history. When we created Green Cell Foam, we proved that premium insulation could come from plants—not plastic.
 

High-performance insulation. Good for people and the planet.

Certified compostable and water-soluble, Green Cell Foam delivers proven performance across industries. Trusted by teams who need protection that’s better for products and the planet.
 

Performance that delivers

Reliable cushioning and thermal protection across food, pharma, and electronics.

  • Delivers EPS-level performance in ISTA® and ASTM testing.
  • Unique structure provides both cushioning and column strength.
  • 50M+ shipments protected

Sustainability that performs

Designed to be better, from raw material to end of life. 

  • Form made from natural starch, not polystyrene.
  • USDA® Certified Biobased.
  • TÜV Austria-certified home and industrially compostable.
  • Dissolves in water—no landfill legacy, no lasting waste.
  • Minimizes EPR risk compared to plastic foams.

Operations that scale

Formats that work the way you do.

  • Stock sizes and custom options for startups or global enterprises.
  • Ships flat for lower freight and storage costs.
  • Manufactured in ISO 9001:2015-certified facility

Quality that holds

Manufactured for consistency, at scale.

  • Produced in ISO 9001:2015 facility.
  • Consistent quality across millions of shipments.
  • DPPM that hits a new low.

Experience that makes a difference

Packaging your teams and customers prefer.

  • No polystyrene
  • Customers can safely compost or dissolve packaging—no trucks required
  • No bulky waste, no mess, no worries

 

The most-trusted compostable alternative to EPS. Period.

  • EPS-level thermal and cushioning performance
  • TÜV Austria-certified home and industrially compostable
  • 50M+ shipments protected
  • Unique structure provides cushioning and column strength
  • Certified USDA Biobased
  • ISO 14853 certified for anaerobic biodegradation

 

Green Cell Foam vs. EPS.

Industries We Serve:

  • Life Sciences: Validated thermal and cushioning protection for biologics, specialty pharmaceuticals, and regulated healthcare shipments.
  • Food and Beverage: Reliable insulation for fresh, frozen, and specialty foods shipped via overnight or 2–3 day parcel networks.
  • Pet and Vet: Thermal and protective performance for fresh pet nutrition, veterinary products, and direct-to-consumer shipments.
  • Electronics: Protective cushioning and structural performance for sensitive components and devices in transit.
  • Cosmetics: Thermal buffering and protective performance for heat-sensitive beauty and personal care products.
  • Appliances and Home Goods: Plant-based cushioning and insulation for specialty home products traditionally protected with EPS.

 

Great Fits For Green Cell Foam.

Green Cell Foam is built for teams shipping via UPS, FedEx, or USPS (overnight to 3-day) who need insulation for refrigerated or frozen payloads and want to replace plastic foam without sacrificing performance.

 

Cold Chain Confidence

We validate every Green Cell Foam solution in our ISTA®-certified thermal transport lab to protect pharmaceuticals, biologics, and food shipments.

  • -20°C Frozen from fulfillment to front door
  • 2-8°C Refrigerated protection, without cold shock
  • Meat: Ships frozen, arrives frozen