For more insight, visit the How2Recycle Guide to Future Recyclability. The company develops and . 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. "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.". 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. While developing ClimaCell, the packaging firm tried various formulations and materials such as nonwoven battings comprising natural, synthetic, and paper fibres, as well as mushroom-based materials, thermoformed plastics such as rPET, natural and synthetic extruded foams to achieve sustainability. 1 SPC has stated that it does not allow regional deviations of the label (i.e., recyclability designations based on local data). ClimaCell has protected over 40 million shipments and counting. We have a team of packaging engineers dedicated to developing solutions that work for your specific needs. COATED PAPER GLASS MULTI-LAYER 3. Put both panels in your home recycling bin, along with the cardboard shipping box in which they arrived. <<04C4A79EA9DE2D498488765A016D8199>]/Prev 105020>> 0000007148 00000 n However, not allowing these services may impact your experience. For multi-component packaging, you can communicate several recycling messages in one combined label placed on the exterior of the packaging. just put the whole panel (paper encapsulation and interior panel) in your recycling bin. McGoff added: This patent is a huge development for us, from a market leadership perspective. A Smarter Label System We develop packaging for frozen and fresh prepared foods to ensure your products thaw when your customer wants, not in transit. Learn more about disposal and all the environmental benefits of ClimaCell. "Consumers unknowingly recycle things that aren't recyclable and throw things out that should have ended up in their curbside recycling bins," said James McGoff, co-founder and co-CEO of TemperPack, in a statement. It can be applied to any consumer product packaging, made of any packaging material or format. 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. How2Recycle's view of recyclability is directlybased on these definitions. Originally published April 2020. 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. We will continue to explore compostable packaging in the future. 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. 0000003034 00000 n What if my locality says it can't accept ClimaCell for recycling? But this is our bread and butter. 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. 0000051471 00000 n How2Recycle uses best practices and its best judgment to assess the meaning of that data (what is the data suggesting or not suggesting? How2Recycles Consumer Survey Report shows that 61% of people may be changing their recycling behavior as a direct result of How2Recycle. 0000051168 00000 n Still, packaging protects products that have to be moved to be sold. The Solution. When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information through your browser, usually in the form of cookies. Tells you the specific packaging component that the label is referring to. Assessment criteria to achieve recyclabilityHow2Recycle assesses a breadth of information and scientifically credible data related to all of the following elements of recycling in order to issue the most appropriate claim: The below table reflects important assessment criteriaunder each element of recyclability. How2Recycle is a standardized labeling system that clearly communicates recycling instructions to the public. At TemperPack, we protect products with packaging that protects the Earth. Packaging is recyclable if it can be collected, sorted, reprocessed, and ultimately reused in manufacturing or making another item. Specifically, FTC says: Canadian guidance on substantiation and scientifically credible evidence is extremely similar. "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. A combination of small changes can make a big difference. To learn more about the work of Siegwerk in the circular economy, download this document. 0000005468 00000 n ClimaCell liners are not compostable. ClimaCell is used to protect biologics, reagents, blood samples, and other temperature sensitive assists to and from the lab. TemperPack used bonded polysaccharide particles to create ClimaCell, which was introduced to the market in May last year. TemperPack is a proud member of the How2Recycle program. Much more difficult. 0000037363 00000 n TemperPack is working directly with ISRI, the leader in recycling advocacy and education, to ensure all the key players understand what materials can and cannot be recycled. 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. 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. The Ellen MacArthur Foundations definition of recyclability under the New Plastics Economy does not conflict with the How2Recycle definition of recyclability at all, but it does add an additional requirement of recycling rate on top. Also, special instructions should be included for certain packaging types. SPC is looking at future expansion of the How2Recycle label to other countries. There are also specific instructions to return bags and films for in-store recycling programs if the bags . 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. We should all consume less. When SPC initially identified this need, recyclability labeling was too often absentor when it was present, greenwashing was common. The first step in the recycling process is making sure a product sorts with like materials. These instructions are grouped together as seen in this carton/cover/tray example: The label is only valid in the United States at this time; however, the SPC license agreement allows participating companies to use a US Only qualifier if they expect the product to be exported. RICHMOND, Va., May 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- TemperPack, a leader in sustainable packaging, announced today the launch of ClimaCell , a paper-based insulator that provides an alternative to . 0000039157 00000 n Multi-Layer means that the packaging is a mix of materials- this is often layers of dierent plastic materials or layers of plastic with aluminum. ClimaCell combines the thermal and cushioning properties of EPS. Sometimes it surprises them. We use Google Analytics to track overall site visitor volume and other metrics. 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. . ClimaCell's primary material is kraft paper, which sorts alongside cardboard. The Platform also allows brands to get feedback about new package designs to assess recyclability before they are launched. But were not there yet. The How2Recycle website must be printed on the label. Rather than oil-based plastics, our product is 90% renewable starch and paper. The final step in recycling involves 'can the material actually be reused after sorting?' 0000050585 00000 n How2Recycle has three potential end market categories for assessing the end market of a specific package. It involves a coalition of forward thinking brands who want their packaging to be recycled and are empowering consumers through smart packaging labels. 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. 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. 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. 68 0 obj <>stream Brands Joins How2Recycle Label Program. David was one of TemperPacks early hires in 2016 and has often been referred to as a Swiss Army Knife due to his proclivity for jumping in wherever is needed to lead and support the team. Waste360 is part of the Informa Markets Division of Informa PLC. 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. If you are a brand or retailer and interested in joining the How2Recycle program, reach out to [emailprotected] today. 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. 0000025422 00000 n 0000052666 00000 n North America, USA, US - The Northeast, Eating, Drinking, Food, Health, Active, Smart Packaging, Sustainable Packaging, Recyclable Packaging, Recycling. 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. Siegwerk is an internationally recognised provider of sustainable coatings and inks for the packaging industry. Prior to TemperPack, David spent over a decade managing small and large teams in the e-commerce, retail, and hospitality industries. 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. This report, the information contained herein, and the images are authored andowned by GreenBlue, the parent nonprofit of How2Recycle. We introduced ClimaCell only two years ago and were constantly looking for ways to improve it. %%EOF Don't put it in the trash to go to landfill. It has also received the 'Widely Recyclable' designation from How2Recycle. 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). 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. For performance and security reasons, we use Cloudflare as our CDN network. A dual language label is available for limited categories of US/Canadian packaging that are widely recycled in both countries, mainly fiber packaging and plastic bottles, as well as a special plastic film label. There are also specific instructions to return bags and films for in-store recycling programs if the bags are clean and dry. 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. Our website is here to help answer your recycling questions. Sustainable and recyclable packaging is more in demand than ever, yet the packaging industry is at a crossroads. 0000052729 00000 n 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. . The US Patent Office and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a patent for TemperPacksClimaCelladvanced thermal and protective packaging material. In 2018, How2Recycle launched the consumer education campaign Look for The Label on a billboard in Times Square. We use the YouTube service to enable video content streaming on this site. How2Recycle is the next generation recycling label. Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically. were currently in the process of getting our compostability certification from outside experts. More on data substantiation can be found in the How2Recycle Guide to Future Recyclability. They specialize in bringing custom solutions for clients to scale in the perishable food and life sciences industries. 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. Variation in recycling programs, unclear labeling, and inaccurate recyclability claims make proper recycling a challenge. The product also uses a thin layer of Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) and a few non-toxic ingredients to help the product resist moisture. In the United States, How2Recycle is designed to comply with the Federal Trade Commissions Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims, aka the Green Guides (Code of Federal Regulations, Title 16 Part 260) and Section 5 of the FTC Act, 15 U.S.C. ClimaCell liners are effective and proven to protect controlled room temperature, 2-8C, and frozen medical treatments. When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information through your browser, usually in the form of cookies. ClimaCell liners are beautiful and non-toxic, but they are not meant to be eaten. 0000029874 00000 n NOTE: Assessing recyclability for Store Drop-off is different than assessing for other recycling streams. When a paper product is recycled, it helps reduce the number of trees needed to make the paper we all use every day. We use the Vimeo service to enable video content streaming on this site. 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. 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 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 . Bales of post-consumer paper are a vital input in the paper-making process for mills in the US and abroad. Last updated July2021. This barrier film has been on the paper for our testing at Western Michigan University. It's the first thermal insulation to receive the "Widely Recyclable" designation from How2Recycle. So in the meantime, packaging is a reality of our daily livesand How2Recycle is influencing companies to make their packaging more recyclable, and believes in the power of labeling for recyclability so people know what to do. 0000024321 00000 n For these reasons, what the recycling industry itself will look like in the long term will be hard to predict. The new material offers a scalable alternative to expanded polystyrene (EPS), also known as Styrofoam. 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