How2Recycle, a program of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, has given ClimaCell panels the widely recyclable Paper Insert designation. We believe the real space where the rubber hits the road is interpreting recyclability on a package by package basis at a national level. 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. 0000001842 00000 n How does How2Recycles definition of recyclability compare to other definitions of recyclability?We consider How2Recycles definition aligned with other organizations definitions, like APR and ISO, even if word choice differsthe meaning and spirit are the same. In February this year, US-based grocery chain Albertsons Companies partnered with TemperPack to adopt the ClimaCell solution for pharmacy shipments. We use Google Analytics to track overall site visitor volume and other metrics. 0000037738 00000 n Still, packaging protects products that have to be moved to be sold. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address. A package will be characterized as fitting one of the following three categories: Why the How2Recycle program exists and how itworks, What the law says about recyclability claims. 0000024444 00000 n Additionally, whether the label can be used for unique packaging materials and/or components that are not listed in the Recyclability Reference Table needs to be discussed with SPC. For a full explanation of How2Recycle's material health rule, visit this article. 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. In addition, there has to be data to substantiate recyclability claims. And these changes can result in cost savings. NOTE: Assessing recyclability for Store Drop-off is different than assessing for other recycling streams. For example, sortation is relevant only if sort equipment at the PE film recycler (or a MRF in Canada) suggests there may be an issue. Meal kits often require compartmental design that distributes coolant throughout the pack-out, our 2-piece design does just that. The company was born out of a desire to reduce the amount of unsustainable packaging that correlated with the rising world of e-commerce delivery. The Platform also allows brands to get feedback about new package designs to assess recyclability before they are launched. Additionally, specific practical recommendations for design improvement are issued. If you received a shipment with a ClimaCell liner and want learn more about it, click the link below. In a perfect world, packaging design would be standardized across brands and product categories so that consumers could intuitively or easily know how to recycle everything based on a couple basic rules; unfortunately, this is not the case. This is a proven product and technology which enables us to be cost-competitive with EPS.. Visit our privacy policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information on your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. How2Recycle owns the majority of the substantiation data (like in the case of the SPC Centralized Availability of Recycling study, or written records the program has on file from external experts in certain specialty areas, or lab testing results), but sometimes members come to How2Recycle with data. just put the whole panel (paper encapsulation and interior panel) in your recycling bin. For performance and security reasons, we use Cloudflare as our CDN network. 0000025810 00000 n Versatile Performance. If you are a brand or retailer and interested in joining the How2Recycle program, reach out to [emailprotected] today. ClimaCell liners are beautiful and non-toxic, but they are not meant to be eaten. 0000024521 00000 n We use the YouTube service to enable video content streaming on this site. In order to do so, we need to know what's working, and what's not. How to assess recyclability in regards to differingfood contamination levels on paper packaging. 1.888.647.3630 Since ClimaCell is a new material, some waste collection and recycling organizations dont recognize it. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. Is it relevant?) Maybe you can help us serve you better answering a few questions: 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. "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. And recyclability changes: in the history of How2Recycle since the launch in 2012, some packages have become more recyclable, and other packages have become less recyclable over time. 0000050931 00000 n Use the How2Recycle labeling system. 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. TemperPack, a provider of sustainable thermal packaging solutions, has raised $22.5 million in Series B financing led by Revolution Growth, with other new investors Harbert Growth Partners,. The new material offers a scalable alternative to expanded polystyrene (EPS), also known as Styrofoam. If you want to try it, first remove the encapsulation, as the paper encapsulation has a moisture barrier on it which will not compost. 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. While the traditional practices and old ways of doing business are well-established and understood, avoiding the circular economy is not a viable plan for the long term. To learn more about the work of Siegwerk in the circular economy, download this document. 0000024186 00000 n 0000025499 00000 n For this reason, How2Recycle developed the first-of-its-kind platform so that our members can track, measure and improve the recyclability of their entire packaging portfolio: the How2Recycle Member Platform. Just because you could sell the material to become something new, doesnt mean its recyclable. Most Recyclables Still End up in Landfills, Some people still don't know or forget that certain materials are recyclable, Recycling Labels are Not Yet Standardized, The majority of packaging doesn't have the correct recycling information, Recycling Information is Hard to Understand, With so much conflicting information out there, it's easy to get confused. 4 65 David spends his time outside of work with his wife, Erika and their four children. endstream endobj 5 0 obj <> endobj 6 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]/Properties<>/Shading<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 600.0 1535.92]/Type/Page>> endobj 7 0 obj <> endobj 8 0 obj [/DeviceN[/Cyan/Magenta/Black]/DeviceCMYK 22 0 R 24 0 R] endobj 9 0 obj <>stream Composting is great and we should do more of it. How2Recycle was created because the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC), by way of its parent environmental 501 (c) (3) nonprofit GreenBlue, identified the critical need for an accurate, consistent on-package labeling system. 0000034309 00000 n The How2Recycle website must be printed on the label. You read and agreed to our Privacy Policy. For example, the label on metal cans can instruct consumers to rinse the can and insert the lid into the can. Since we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to permit data collection from certain types of services. Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning), Machine Tools, Metalworking and Metallurgy, Aboriginal, First Nations & Native American. How and to what extent the dramatic, recent push for innovation in fiber packaging for product categories traditionally packaged in plastic will potentially impact or materially change the recycled paper stream. Robert Beckler, formerly the president of packaging at WestRock, an international paper and packaging company, also participated in the round and will be joining the Board as Executive Chairman. It can serve as a mirror, showing brands how recyclable their packaging really is. A1) l;$2L`?yUFhRfn X+74&( )Fsmj9: f[ 0i6 \,[0p`6Y@ -$ 0000001902 00000 n TemperPack Joins How2Recycle Label Program, Subscribe to our Waste360 Sustainability Talks Newsletter, Contaminated Soil from Kansas Pipeline Leak Ends Up in Omaha Landfill, Using Discarded Bottles, Glass Half Full is Replenishing Louisianas Shoreline, Indiana Government Concerned Over Accepting East Palestine Waste, NWRA Opposes FTC Ban on Non-Compete Clauses, Determined MTG Players find over $250,00 Worth of Cards in Local Landfill. 0000052309 00000 n To learn more about the program, click here. When we developed ClimaCell, the data led us to recyclability as the best way to keep insulation out of landfills. 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. We currently manufacture ClimaCell in a couple of different ways, so we want to make it clear how best to dispose of each version of the product. Ensuring a product is recyclable is not an easy task. Just because a material could technically be reprocessed in order to make something new, that doesnt necessarily mean that package is recyclable. How2Recycle harmonizes recyclability information based on Federal Trade Commission Green Guides and reduces confusion by creating a clear, straightforward label that enables product makers to convey to consumers how to recycle a package. GreenBlue was originally founded by William McDonough and Michael Braungart who together co-authored Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, which is acknowledged as a seminal text of the sustainability movement. 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. The label is designed to provide recycling instructions for all components of the package. 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. It is lightweight, food-safe, moisture-resistant and efficient for transport and storage, according to the company. 0000033886 00000 n Conversations with several paper companies and this guide from the AF + PA affirm that the layer does not pose a problem in the recycling process. David spends his time outside of work with his wife . 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. 0000025978 00000 n Flowers are for special occasions, and leave a lasting impression. The How2Recycle program is a division of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, developed to increase awareness and ease around how to dispose of packaging. TemperPack's ClimaCell insulated cooler is the only Styrofoam alternative to receive the How2Recycle 'Widely Recyclable' designation. How2Recycle is a part of 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit GreenBlue in Charlottesville, Virginia. 0000053086 00000 n How does How2Recycle assess recyclability for each package under that definition? Read about how we use cookies and how you can control them by clicking "Privacy Policy". It has also received the 'Widely Recyclable' designation from How2Recycle. ClimaCell is used to protect biologics, reagents, blood samples, and other temperature sensitive assists to and from the lab. But whats really exciting is weve already produced millions of units and are actively working with companies in the life sciences and perishable foods space. Research on end markets for certain materials, 2D/3D sortation in MRFs per future sortation potential test protocol by APR, How and to what extent robotics and AI in recycling impact successful sortation of specific package types (How2Recycle will seek to standardize analysis when these technologies approach scale in North America), Whether the Check Locally thresholds should be adjusted for practical reasons related to market volatility, Whether there should be a specific threshold for yield loss to disqualify specific packages from receiving a positive recyclability claim. Interestingly, the majority of packaging componentsthat are issuedHow2Recycle labels are either classified asWidely Recyclable or Not Yet Recyclable. If it needs to stay fresh, safe and cool, we've got you covered. Theres no rulebook for recyclability. Additionally, there was no pragmatic recovery communication tool for the packaging industry to voluntarily leverage as a group. 4 0 obj <> endobj However, not allowing these services may impact your experience. When a paper product is recycled, it helps reduce the number of trees needed to make the paper we all use every day. The table is based on national data.1. "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. About TemperPack Founded in 2015, TemperPack solves thermal packaging problems through sustainable design. By downloading this Whitepaper, you acknowledge that we may share your information with our white paper partners/sponsors who may contact . <<04C4A79EA9DE2D498488765A016D8199>]/Prev 105020>> It is important for How2Recycle to provide brands effective feedback on the recyclability of their packaging so they can drive design improvements. We worked closely with the Closed Loop Partners, an investment firm focused on supporting and developing products and practices that support a circular economy to ensure that ClimaCell meets all of the needs of both MRFs and paper manufacturer companies. How2Recycle continuously engages in new research to deepen its understanding of recyclability. METAL CAN Rinse & Insert Lid BOTTLE TRAY INSERT BOX BAG WRAP The first question is: can ClimaCell panels be collected and sorted correctly? ClimaCell panels are brown, flat, and rigid. When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information through your browser, usually in the form of cookies. For more information, please visitwww.temperpack.com. 0000051829 00000 n We use the Vimeo service to enable video content streaming on this site. ClimaCell liners were not designed to be compostable and should not be placed in home composting or taken to industrial composting sites. It involves a coalition of forward thinking brands who want their packaging to be recycled and are empowering consumers through smart packaging labels. SPC is looking at future expansion of the How2Recycle label to other countries. Fill out the form below and a representative will be in touch shortly. In 2018, How2Recycle launched the consumer education campaign Look for The Label on a billboard in Times Square. 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. In the future, it will be wonderful if we have robust reuse or novel delivery systems to rethink the entire product-packaging system. 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. 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). "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.". 0000025307 00000 n How2Recycle Guide to Future Recyclability, How2Recycle Future Guide to Recyclability, APR Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability, Does this item have explicit or implicit access to recycle this item for over 60% of the population in the US, or over 50% in Canada? 86% of retail CFD accounts lose money, http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/temperpack-partners-with-how2recycle-label-program-for-its-climacell-product-line-300707250.html, Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our. 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 . 68 0 obj <>stream "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.". ClimaCell has protected over 40 million shipments and counting. Specifically, FTC says: Canadian guidance on substantiation and scientifically credible evidence is extremely similar. We dont want people to think that recycling alleviates all their consumption guilt. 0000005951 00000 n TemperPack, a leader in sustainable packaging, and Albertsons Companies are teaming up to divert tens of thousands of pounds of waste from the landfill every year. David is a motivated and energetic leader with a passion for feedback, accountability, and development. We introduced ClimaCell only two years ago and were constantly looking for ways to improve it. This paper can stand up to the demands of a 48+ hour shipment, and the fibers in our paper can be recycled up to 5 times. Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically. 0000007148 00000 n It's as effective as traditional EPS and curbside recyclable. Below the recyclability symbol, the label states the component material and component type. ClimaCell's primary material is kraft paper, which sorts alongside cardboard. Then, they place the How2Recycle label on all, or a selection of their brands packagingits up to them which packages they label. Joins How2Recycle Label Program. Thats why weve invested so much in our ISTA certified transport lab to prove that ClimaCell offers all the protection our customers need. Senior Vice President and General Manager, Green Cell Foam. Media Contact: John Briney, 703-989-4936, john.briney@temperpack.com, View original content with multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/temperpack-partners-with-how2recycle-label-program-for-its-climacell-product-line-300707250.html, Plus500. 0000002962 00000 n startxref ClimaCell liners are not compostable. 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. How2Recycle's view of recyclability is directlybased on these definitions. Expanded polystyrene ( EPS ), also known as Styrofoam about it, click here, reach out [. 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