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from 8 AM - 9 PM ET. You read and agreed to our Privacy Policy. This report, the information contained herein, and the images are authored andowned by GreenBlue, the parent nonprofit of How2Recycle. We believe the real space where the rubber hits the road is interpreting recyclability on a package by package basis at a national level. Theres no rulebook for recyclability. ClimaCell has protected over 40 million shipments and counting. Our goal in developing ClimaCell was to make a product that wouldnt go to a landfill. 0000024950 00000 n
The most important thing is for our customers shipments to arrive cold and safe. Siegwerk is an internationally recognised provider of sustainable coatings and inks for the packaging industry. Help us make a difference in the world, for you and your customers. 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. In the future, it will be wonderful if we have robust reuse or novel delivery systems to rethink the entire product-packaging system. 0000052309 00000 n
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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,. David credits his faith and family for his inspiration and motivation to succeed. It's a sometimes volatile system ultimately driven by global commodities markets, and is an interconnected but independent linkage of consumers, communities, material recovery facilities, reclaimers, and buyers of recycled materials. The company develops and . The leading site for news and procurement in the packaging industry, Future-proofing food processing and packaging, The future of packaging from linear to circular. For a full explanation of How2Recycle's material health rule, visit this article. This barrier film has been on the paper for our testing at Western Michigan University. 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. TemperPack operates two factories in Virginia and Nevada and is rapidly expanding its reach in the f. TemperPack Company News. ClimaCell is the industry leader when it comes to cold chain shipping solutions. The company has embraced the circular economy and is setting many standards in sustainability in packaging products while working with major brands. 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. A package cannot be considered recyclable if it does not have an end market. Here are some answers to one's we get most frequently. How2Recycle, a program of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, has given ClimaCell panels the widely recyclable Paper Insert designation. 0000025422 00000 n
ClimaCell is designed to be recycled alongside the corrugated box it ships in. More information on How2Recycle membership can be foundhere. Senior Vice President and General Manager, Green Cell Foam. A1)
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It's as effective as traditional EPS and curbside recyclable. 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. 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. ClimaCell reduces carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by more than 90% compared to EPS. David spends his time outside of work with his wife . Our website is here to help answer your recycling questions. . In the repulping process the bio-based starch insulation inside dissolves and the useful fibers from the kraft paper are retained for use in new paper-based products. Still, packaging being recyclable isn't necessarily "enough." 0000024444 00000 n
Due to the demands of the cold chain process, they cannot be re-used as insulation for e-commerce shipments. It's the first thermal insulation to receive the "Widely Recyclable" designation from How2Recycle. 0000024521 00000 n
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. KISS Products Inc. According to information from our utility companies, EcoInvent database, and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, we estimate that the manufacturing process used to produce ClimaCell reduces CO2 emissions by an average of 65% compared to Styrofoam. Packaging is important but it shouldnt consume non-renewable resources from the planet. By downloading this Whitepaper, you acknowledge that we may share your information with our white paper partners/sponsors who may contact you directly with information on their products and services. The answer is often more complex than what meets the eye. The correct way to load the paper is to make sure the paper comes out from underneath the roll, as if you were loading a roll of toilet paper under instead of over. 68 0 obj
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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. 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 . 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. 1.888.647.3630 Since we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to permit data collection from certain types of services. Packaging is recyclable if it can be collected, sorted, reprocessed, and ultimately reused in manufacturing or making another item. 0000025499 00000 n
Allowed HTML tags: . The first step in the recycling process is making sure a product sorts with like materials. 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. More on data substantiation can be found in the How2Recycle Guide to Future Recyclability. Additionally, How2Recycle considers whether consumer action to prepare the item for recycling is reasonable. 0000039157 00000 n
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. 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. 0000024708 00000 n
And these changes can result in cost savings. The How2Recycle label always includes one of these four symbols to indicate the packages recyclability: Widely Recycled: At least 60% of the U.S. population has access to recycling (curbside and drop-off) for this material or packaging application. 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). RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- TemperPack's ClimaCell insulated shipper solution received the How2Recycle widely recyclable certification, becoming the first EPS alternative to . 0000016326 00000 n
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TemperPack was founded in 2015 by James McGoff, Brian Powers, and Charles Vincent to allow enterprises to ship perishable products without unnecessary plastic waste. If you want to try it, first remove the encapsulation, as the paper encapsulation has a moisture barrier on it which will not compost. We are able to produce millions of liners per month, and that number is growing. Number 8860726. 0000050712 00000 n
Let's talk grocery. How2Recycle is thrilled that so many companies share this belief and together we can empower people to recycle more accurately. 4.With the paper feed hanging out the front of the printer, close the cover by pushing it down onto the paper until it clicks. We are connecting you with a representative of TemperPack. There are over 330 brandowners and retailers representing over 2,600 brands in the How2Recycle program, and an additional 100 packaging producer (converter) and material manufacturer members. 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. Last updated July2021. 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. How2Recycle upgrades recyclability of certain Anheuser-Busch Joins How2Recycle Label Program, Thrive Market Joins How2Recycle Label Program, Yum! 0000050931 00000 n
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. 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. TemperPack joins How2Recycle label program for its ClimaCell product line . Copyright 2023. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. 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. 0000037738 00000 n
About TemperPack Founded in 2015, TemperPack solves thermal packaging problems through sustainable design. Were gluten free, soy free, dairy free, and free from animal products. However, not allowing these services may impact your experience. "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. Waste360 is part of the Informa Markets Division of Informa PLC. 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 encourages its members to use How2Recycle labels on all their packaging or as many as possible, and to place the labels in the most prominent position and size on the packaging they are able. It involves a coalition of forward thinking brands who want their packaging to be recycled and are empowering consumers through smart packaging labels. 0000051534 00000 n
The How2Recycle program is a division of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, developed to increase awareness and ease around how to dispose of packaging. ClimaCell liners were not designed to be compostable and should not be placed in home composting or taken to industrial composting sites. 0000025810 00000 n
Interestingly, the majority of packaging componentsthat are issuedHow2Recycle labels are either classified asWidely Recyclable or Not Yet Recyclable. Thats why weve invested so much in our ISTA certified transport lab to prove that ClimaCell offers all the protection our customers need. North America, USA, US - The Northeast, Eating, Drinking, Food, Health, Active, Smart Packaging, Sustainable Packaging, Recyclable Packaging, Recycling. How2Recycle continuously engages in new research to deepen its understanding of recyclability. 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. How2Recycle may render a package Not Yet Recyclable if it contains intentionally added substances that are harmful or potentially harmful to the environment and/or human or nonhuman animal health. TemperPack co-CEO James McGoff said: "We wanted to create an affordable material that could be used in multiple markets. This icon tells you whether the item falls into one of four categories - Widely Recycled, Check Locally, Not Yet Recycled, Store Drop-Off. Any copies, derivatives,references or uses of this work must be attributed to How2Recycle with a URLlink to this page. 0000024321 00000 n
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. "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 Smarter Label System For more information, please visitwww.temperpack.com. 0000051829 00000 n
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. The Platform also allows brands to get feedback about new package designs to assess recyclability before they are launched. We will continue to explore compostable packaging in the future. 0000016704 00000 n
Sustainable and recyclable packaging is more in demand than ever, yet the packaging industry is at a crossroads. Choose Sustainable Green Printing Partnership printers when possible. Companies should also look to minimize environmental impacts at every point in the packages life cycle, including sourcing packaging material sustainably, optimizing package design to use the least amount of materials to protect the product, and shouldbuildand investin initiatives to grow and strengthen the recycling system. 0000001842 00000 n
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. Variation in recycling programs, unclear labeling, and inaccurate recyclability claims make proper recycling a challenge. It has also received the Widely Recyclable designation from How2Recycle. ClimaCell liners are beautiful and non-toxic, but they are not meant to be eaten. McGoff added: This patent is a huge development for us, from a market leadership perspective. 0000051026 00000 n
The program now consists of over 150 member companies that place the How2Recycle label on packaging to . %%EOF
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. 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 repulping process the starch in ClimaCell dissolves and the useful fibers from the kraft paper are retained for use in new paper-based products. Yes. But this is our bread and butter. Recyclability is not always black and whiteimportant nuance and context makes this question surprisingly relative, depending on all the circumstances. 0000034309 00000 n
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. 0000040726 00000 n
We're trying to build the best packaging company on Earth. 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. "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.". It involves a coalition of forward thinking brands who want their packaging to be recycled and are empowering consumers through smart packaging labels. How2Recycle uses best practices and its best judgment to assess the meaning of that data (what is the data suggesting or not suggesting? To learn more about the work of Siegwerk in the circular economy, download this document. We'd love to talk to you about your packaging needs. ClimaCell liners are effective and proven to protect controlled room temperature, 2-8C, and frozen medical treatments. The label will be placed on the companys ClimaCell insulated shipper solution packaging. When a paper product is recycled, it helps reduce the number of trees needed to make the paper we all use every day. But first, some important caveats to the below criteria: Additionally, How2Recycle considers material health. Since we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to permit data collection from certain types of services. If it needs to stay fresh, safe and cool, we've got you covered. Effective July 31, 2021, the How2Recycle label program is making several changes to the A package cannot be considered recyclable if it does not have an end market. 4 65
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. 0000050585 00000 n
ClimaCell combines the thermal and cushioning properties of EPS. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. Brands Joins How2Recycle Label Program. The grocer announced that it is swapping out traditional Styrofoam coolers in its pharmacy shipments in favor of TemperPack's paper-based insulator, ClimaCell. ClimaCell liners are not compostable. 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. A ClimaCell panel is made of 90% paper and vegetable starch. What if my locality says it can't accept ClimaCell for recycling? Type of recyclable material: This part of the label lists what type of material the packaging is made from. ClimaCell's primary material is kraft paper, which sorts alongside cardboard. ClimaCell offers distributors a way to replace polystyrene in their robust supply chain. There is still plenty more hard work ahead for How2Recycle members, present and future, to get the How2Recycle label on the majority of all packaging in the marketplace, and to move towards all recyclable packaging. As always, we remind our members to read and know the legal guidance in their country in full. For example, the label on metal cans can instruct consumers to rinse the can and insert the lid into the can. How2Recycle is an evolving program. Media Contact: John Briney, 703-989-4936, [emailprotected], Cision Distribution 888-776-0942 0000029874 00000 n
When you look at the data, its clear that making a widely recyclable product is the best way to do that. . A package is recyclable only if there is a substantial likelihood that it can do all of those things in the majority of communities where an item is sold. What that means is that just because some local recycling programs accept a material, that doesnt automatically make that package recyclable. How to assess recyclability in regards to differingfood contamination levels on paper packaging. About TemperPack Founded in 2015, TemperPack solves thermal packaging problems through sustainable design. 0000002962 00000 n
We enable grocery stores to extend delivery hours for perishable items. Companies that do not hold a How2Recycle license must not use the label on packaging or for marketing purposes. 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. 0000021429 00000 n
In addition, there has to be data to substantiate recyclability claims. 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. 0000029962 00000 n
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This structure allows them to glide over star screens at Material Recovery Facilities just like cardboard, ensuring it sorts properly. 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. For more insight, visit the How2Recycle Guide to Future Recyclability. In 2018, How2Recycle launched the consumer education campaign Look for The Label on a billboard in Times Square. Please use the form below to let us know how your experience with our product has been. A combination of small changes can make a big difference. These current research projects will continue to support How2Recycle decisionmaking: Complex issues in recyclability flagged by How2Recycle for future considerationHow2Recycle may consider these complex issues in the future: For even more recyclability information, visit our companion resource: theHow2Recycle Guide to Future Recyclability. When using virgin paper, use FSC -certified paper. When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information through your browser, usually in the form of cookies. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address. GreenBlue is dedicated to the sustainable use of materials in society, and envisions a world where human activity is in balance with Earths carrying capacity. Additionally, specific practical recommendations for design improvement are issued. Please fill out the form at the bottom of this page with their information and wed love to talk to them. When each package receives a custom How2Recycle label on the Platform, the package is assigned one of three categories about the overall recyclability of the design (you can read more here). Ensuring a product is recyclable is not an easy task. The label is designed to provide recycling instructions for all components of the package. The How2Recycle label was created to provide consistent and transparent on-package recycling information to consumers in North America. 0000025978 00000 n
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The Enforcement Guidelines similarly state: There are additional rules around when qualifiers are needed for items that are less recyclable. We use cookies from third party services. By clicking the Download Free Whitepaper button, you accept the terms and conditions and acknowledge that your data will be used as described in the Siegwerk privacy policy. The first question is: can ClimaCell panels be collected and sorted correctly? ClimaCell panels are brown, flat, and rigid. That said, How2Recycle's contributions oftransparent labeling and influencing package design are only a couple pieces of the pie to improve recycling. There are also specific instructions to return bags and films for in-store recycling programs if the bags . METAL CAN Rinse & Insert Lid BOTTLE TRAY INSERT BOX BAG WRAP
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