How2Recycle continuously engages in new research to deepen its understanding of recyclability. Waste360 is part of the Informa Markets Division of Informa PLC. "Getting the How2Recycle certification will help ensure that anyone who receives a ClimaCell product will know that it can be disposed of alongside the cardboard box or paper bag it came in.". "Consumers unknowingly recycle things that aren't recyclable and throw things out that should have ended up in their curbside recycling bins," commented James McGoff, TemperPack's co-founder and co-CEO. This is How2Recycles (and our friends at The On-Pack RecyclingLabel (OPRL)s (UK) and the Australasian Recycling Labels) specialtyand where the most interesting and difficult questions arise. But this is our bread and butter. 0000002521 00000 n
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ClimaCell liners were not designed to be compostable and should not be placed in home composting or taken to industrial composting sites. If you have any feedback for how the How2Recycle program and this criteriamay be improved, please submit feedback to [emailprotected]. There was no impartial organization that synthesized and interpreted the divergent and diffuse data about recyclability across all materials. 0000051168 00000 n
Weve met with the leading organizations in the industry, including paper mills, waste collections companies, and materials recovery facilities (MRFs), to understand the pitfalls to avoid and assure our product is widely recyclable. The company develops and . The final step in recycling involves 'can the material actually be reused after sorting?' How How2Recycle fits into the bigger pictureRecycling is complex. We help the largest companies get their products to customers doors safely. (This is the starting point to potentially receive a Widely Recyclable label.). The work to secure the well-known label represents TemperPack's commitment to offering companies shipping perishable goods in the food and life sciences industries fully curbside recyclable insulation solutions for their shipments with clear disposal instructions. This label informs those receiving a ClimaCell-protected shipment that it can be easily disposed in curbside recycle bins alongside the corrugated box or paper bag it came in. The label will be placed on the companys ClimaCell insulated shipper solution packaging. For a full explanation of How2Recycle's rule on consumer separation, visit this article. Truly the best thing is to put the panels back into the recycling stream so the paper fibers can be used to make new paper. Since we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to permit data collection from certain types of services. It has also received the Widely Recyclable designation from How2Recycle. 0000001596 00000 n
Once the empty plastic bag is clean and dry, the #4 plastic film can be recycled through your local store drop-off program along with your other bags from your meal. The program was launched in 2012 and has experienced exponential growth in the years since. 0000025499 00000 n
It has also received the 'Widely Recyclable' designation from How2Recycle. Packaging is important but it shouldnt consume non-renewable resources from the planet. Use the How2Recycle labeling system. How2Recycle is a standardized labeling system that clearly communicates recycling instructions to the public. Developing high performance packaging with a top-flight environmental profile doesnt do much good if its expensive and slow to manufacture. Because the Store Drop-off label only applies to polyethylene (PE) film collected in stores (available to the majority of the US population), and does not go through a MRF (in the United States), analysis differs. Informa Markets, a trading division of Informa PLC. These recommendations have led to over 2,200 packaging designs specifically changing to become more recyclable as a direct result of How2Recycle. RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- TemperPack's ClimaCell insulated shipper solution received the How2Recycle widely recyclable certification, becoming the first EPS alternative to . Do not use polylaminate paper, as it impedes recyclability. Every Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) has their own opinions about what can and cannot be recycled. 0000039157 00000 n
Step 2: Useful Input for Manufacturing The next question about recyclability is: "do paper fibers in ClimaCell liners provide valuable material in the making of new products?" The answer is Yes. 0000050317 00000 n
ClimaCell is used to protect biologics, reagents, blood samples, and other temperature sensitive assists to and from the lab. That said, How2Recycle's contributions oftransparent labeling and influencing package design are only a couple pieces of the pie to improve recycling. For example, due to updated data on acceptance in collection programs and information on markets for rigid polypropylene (PP) containers and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) thermoforms in January 2020, How2Recycle downgraded the recyclability claims for those items. There are also specific instructions to return bags and films for in-store recycling programs if the bags . We will continue to explore compostable packaging in the future. ClimaCell has protected over 40 million shipments and counting. For more insight, visit the How2Recycle Guide to Future Recyclability. Any copies, derivatives,references or uses of this work must be attributed to How2Recycle with a URLlink to this page. The Solution. "Getting the How2Recycle label will help ensure that anyone who receives a ClimaCell product will know that it can be disposed of alongside the cardboard box or paper bag it came in.". 0000050712 00000 n
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Recyclability is not always black and whiteimportant nuance and context makes this question surprisingly relative, depending on all the circumstances. But first, some important caveats to the below criteria: Additionally, How2Recycle considers material health. "Getting the How2Recycle label will help ensure that anyone who receives a ClimaCell product will know that it can be disposed of alongside the cardboard box or paper bag it came in.". "Consumers unknowingly recycle things that aren't recyclable and throw things out that should have ended up in their curbside recycling bins," commented James McGoff, TemperPack's co-founder and co-CEO. There are also specific instructions to return bags and films for in-store recycling programs if the bags are clean and dry. Please use the form below to let us know how your experience with our product has been. When we developed ClimaCell, the data led us to recyclability as the best way to keep insulation out of landfills. First, allow the ice pack to melt entirely, then cut a corner and dispose of the 100% drain-safe, water-based solution down your sink. We use the YouTube service to enable video content streaming on this site. As the use of materials in society evolves, and companies and consumption patterns evolve, How2Recycle will change along with those things to continually maximize impact. ClimaCell liners are effective and proven to protect controlled room temperature, 2-8C, and frozen medical treatments. David is a motivated and energetic leader with a passion for feedback, accountability, and development. In the repulping process the starch in ClimaCell dissolves and the useful fibers from the kraft paper are retained for use in new paper-based products. Company News. The first step in the recycling process is making sure a product sorts with like materials. What if my locality says it can't accept ClimaCell for recycling? Tells you the specific packaging component that the label is referring to. For multi-component packaging, you can communicate several recycling messages in one combined label placed on the exterior of the packaging. This report, the information contained herein, and the images are authored andowned by GreenBlue, the parent nonprofit of How2Recycle. xref
We develop packaging for frozen and fresh prepared foods to ensure your products thaw when your customer wants, not in transit. This is a proven product and technology which enables us to be cost-competitive with EPS.. It is important for How2Recycle to provide brands effective feedback on the recyclability of their packaging so they can drive design improvements. It's as effective as traditional EPS and curbside recyclable. <<04C4A79EA9DE2D498488765A016D8199>]/Prev 105020>>
Paper; Tree Derivatives; Board; . The system is a project of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, a membership-based group that brings together business, educational institutions, and government agencies to collectively broaden the understanding of packaging sustainability and develop meaningful improvements for packaging solutions. Leader in sustainable thermal packaging solutions, TemperPack has raised $22.5 million in Series B financing led by Revolution Growth, with other new investors Harbert Growth Partners, Arborview Capital and Tao Capital Partners, and with existing investor SJF Ventures also participating in the round. A smaller amount are Check Locally or Store Drop-Off. We should all consume less. A ClimaCell panel is made of 90% paper and vegetable starch. We're trying to build the best packaging company on Earth. However, not allowing these services may impact your experience. Yes. endstream
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We are able to produce millions of liners per month, and that number is growing. How2Recycle enables unprecedented feedback to brands about packaging recyclabilityHow2Recycle is more than just a label. How2Recycle is a part of 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit GreenBlue in Charlottesville, Virginia. ClimaCell offers distributors a way to replace polystyrene in their robust supply chain. The US Patent Office and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a patent for TemperPacksClimaCelladvanced thermal and protective packaging material. Today, TemperPack operates two facilities in Virginia and Nevada and is rapidly expanding its reach in the perishable and cold chain shipping market, all with the goal of reducing the amount of packaging that ends up in landfills. That's why we have packaging solutions that keep your waterlilies from wilting. 0000038863 00000 n
In the instance How2Recycle does not have data to definitively answer that specific question, but the member presents relevant data to provide an answer, the members data can potentially be used to support the How2Recycle label issued (see the How2Recycle Future Guide to Recyclability for more detail on what data is compelling). 0000024803 00000 n
A package cannot be considered recyclable if it does not have an end market. Our clients ship millions of our sustainable liners every month, so weve designed them to suit the needs of perishable shipping but also be thoughtfully disposed of once used. In the absence of compelling data demonstrating its recyclability, depending on all the circumstances, How2Recycle must issue a conservative claim to a package (either the Check Locally label or the Not Yet Recyclable label). If you are a brand or retailer and interested in joining the How2Recycle program, reach out to [emailprotected] today. Much more difficult. Were gluten free, soy free, dairy free, and free from animal products. The label is designed to provide recycling instructions for all components of the package. ClimaCell is How2Recycle . Assessing a specific package against those statements, with nuance and complexity after examining the actual packaging specifications and how it fits into the evolving, diverse recycling system in the area where those products are distributed? Additionally, How2Recycle considers whether consumer action to prepare the item for recycling is reasonable. Read about how we use cookies and how you can control them by clicking "Privacy Policy". We use cookies from third party services. Our website is here to help answer your recycling questions. How2Recycle upgrades recyclability of certain Anheuser-Busch Joins How2Recycle Label Program, Thrive Market Joins How2Recycle Label Program, Yum! Our ice packs can also be recycled. How2Recycle aims to promote recycling by reducing confusion through creating a clear, well-understood, and nationally harmonized label that enables companies to convey to consumers how to recycle a package. All rights reserved. 0000029962 00000 n
Help us make a difference in the world, for you and your customers. . While the recycling industry has been going through changes since the China ban of 2018, recycling is still very important. How2Recycle follows this framework for defining and assessing recyclability for over 200 products' packaging per day: Based on these considerations, each main packaging component can be assigned one of our four recyclability categories: In addition to each main packaging component getting one of the prior recyclability categories assigned, special instructions to the consumer to prepare the material correctly for recycling may or may not be added to the How2Recycle label. Every package that features a How2Recycle label undergoes an individualized recyclability assessment based on detailed packaging specifications that the company sends How2Recycle via its Member Platform. The Sustainable Packaging Coalitions guidance documents, available to users of the label, provide a Recyclability Reference Table with information on which category designation can be used for common packaging components and materials. Read about how we use cookies and how you can control them by clicking "Privacy Policy". The work to secure the well-known label represents TemperPack's commitment to offering companies shipping perishable goods in the food and life sciences industries fully curbside recyclable insulation . TemperPack operates two factories in Virginia and Nevada and is rapidly expanding its reach in the food and life science cold chain logistics markets, all with the goal of reducing the amount of packaging that ends up in landfills. In 2020, How2Recycle had grown to over 225 brand and retailer members and had issued more than 100,000 design recommendations to members to make their packaging more recyclable. RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --TemperPack's ClimaCell insulated shipper solution received the How2Recycle widely recyclable label designation, becoming the first insulated shipper to bear the industry standard recycling mark. Fill out the form below and a representative will be in touch shortly. trailer
Our protective packaging solutions work across multiple industries ranging from healthcare-specific shipments like temperature-sensitive drugs and diagnostic testing, to perishable foods like frozen meats, meal kit services, and prepared meals. It's flat design allows it to glide over star screens at Material Recovery Facilities just like cardboard, ensuring it sorts properly. A combination of small changes can make a big difference. The How2Recycle label was created to provide consistent and transparent on-package recycling information to consumers in North America. 0000026101 00000 n
This barrier film has been on the paper for our testing at Western Michigan University. Still, packaging being recyclable isn't necessarily "enough." Use unbleached and acid-free paper. The answer is often more complex than what meets the eye. TemperPack's ClimaCell insulated shipper solution received the How2Recycle widely recyclable label designation, becoming the first insulated shipper to bear the industry standard recycling mark.
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