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How Do I Dispose Of The Packaging Materials?Updated 2 years ago

Great question! Our goal when choosing our packaging materials is to always maximize the convergence of being environmentally friendly, having an efficient combination of materials, and cost effectiveness.

Our gel packs are made with tough, recyclable polyethylene plastic.

The gel is a mixture of 2% sodium polyacrylate (salt) and water. To recycle, cut open the pack and dump the gel into the trash. Rinse the plastic and sort with other #4 recyclables according to your local and state guidelines. They can also be reused or donated to local food pantrys.

Our liners Our liners curbside recyclable. They are made with a 100% paper interior, cased inside a recyclable plastic outer lining. 

Our Trays are curbside recyclable, just be sure to peel off film and wash out first.

  • 40% LESS WASTE than standard Thermoform trays
  • 30% LESS ENERGY used in production process
  • 20% LESS EMISSIONS generated in production process
  • Up to 20% PC (post consumer recycled) content

Our boxes are curbside recyclable and made from approximately 65% recycled materials.


Our manufacturer is FC certified and corrugated manufacturing and recycling is one of the most environmentally friendly processes!


If your delivery still has dry ice in it, please place it in a well-ventilated area at room temperature; the remainder of the ice will sublimate away. Never dispose of dry ice in a trash can, chemical waste container or other garbage/waste can.


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