The company has embraced the circular economy and is setting many standards in sustainability in packaging products while working with major brands. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. TemperPack raises $22.5M to expand business in sustainable thermal packaging solutions. made from paper and bio-based materials, and offers the same R-Value performance as EPS foam coolers, validated using industry-standard profiles. 0000050839 00000 n
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. 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. Meal kits often require compartmental design that distributes coolant throughout the pack-out, our 2-piece design does just that. The final step in recycling involves 'can the material actually be reused after sorting?' For multi-component packaging, you can communicate several recycling messages in one combined label placed on the exterior of the packaging. 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. Use the How2Recycle labeling system. When typing in this field, a list of search results will appear and be automatically updated as you type. 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 may see big changes to logistics, infrastructure and waste management in the Fourth Industrial Revolution; recycling could play a huge role in the resilience of society as we face greater material scarcity and climate volatility, but we need to invest in better technology and seriously address issues in market demand to face those challenges. To learn more about the work of Siegwerk in the circular economy, download this document. 0000052666 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. Fill out the form below and a representative will be in touch shortly. How How2Recycle fits into the bigger pictureRecycling is complex. 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. We interpret the American and Canadian definitions of recyclability to be essentially the same with the one exception that the American guidance asks for qualifiers on recyclability (which our Check Locally label is designed to address) if fewer than 60% of Americans can recycle it where they live through curbside or drop-off programs. 0000050585 00000 n
This is a proven product and technology which enables us to be cost-competitive with EPS.. 0000024321 00000 n
For example, the label on metal cans can instruct consumers to rinse the can and insert the lid into the can. 0000051231 00000 n
They specialize in bringing custom solutions for clients to scale in the perishable food and life sciences industries. If you are a member of the public and you do not see the How2Recycle label on your favorite brands, reach out to them and ask them to join this movement of transparent and standardized recycling labeling. 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. hb``c``` FY80 Our website is here to help answer your recycling questions. 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. . 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. It is important for How2Recycle to provide brands effective feedback on the recyclability of their packaging so they can drive design improvements. 0000051168 00000 n
%PDF-1.5
%
Proper disposal is key to ensuring packaging ends up in the right place. It has also received the Widely Recyclable designation from How2Recycle. How2Recycle continuously engages in new research to deepen its understanding of recyclability. Additionally, there was no pragmatic recovery communication tool for the packaging industry to voluntarily leverage as a group. Just because you could sell the material to become something new, doesnt mean its recyclable. For example, the label on metal cans can instruct consumers to rinse the can and insert the lid into the can. It's flat design allows it to glide over star screens at Material Recovery Facilities just like cardboard, ensuring it sorts properly. The How2Recycle label cuts through confusion of lookalike packages to help people know exactly what to recycle, and how. HWn|2=J8Z 0VTaIqO]rl 3s99_43>d[&;g6r'8fz/1Md%^gBk67'fz9LnzmU^Fs=i"b
0X1kDuGoq^Tc$#&mvQf*El*#^k\+1Rpa-\19ZTL9Hf&x7"&ehdS)yZ3mJOQl}ck6z?FF0DoRD+M6 ' 9~1$NV47l/e |2 /.~6+"\njBLjV/SEm0\-k]7gLG^]g/ WP|/X*I3 "gcFe*eB1'0Ws7eDGrb+OAp\- Pb`4#,-]%"auL'bbEq]Q$WA@.HdfJD%0T}I926gho(wS$lmtxW-N;o30s8xc"G;6Z" \H For performance and security reasons, we use Cloudflare as our CDN network. It's as effective as traditional EPS and curbside recyclable. 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 understanding of packaging sustainability and develop meaningful improvements for packaging solutions. Packaging design is extremely diverse and complex: there are over 3,200 unique How2Recycle labels in the programs library. You read and agreed to our Privacy Policy. Also, special instructions should be included for certain packaging types. McGoff added: This patent is a huge development for us, from a market leadership perspective. Prior to TemperPack, David spent over a decade managing small and large teams in the e-commerce, retail, and hospitality industries. 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. 0000034309 00000 n
<<04C4A79EA9DE2D498488765A016D8199>]/Prev 105020>>
0000039157 00000 n
Just because a package could be sorted or separated from other packages to potentially be recycled, that doesnt make that package recyclable. 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. In addition, there has to be data to substantiate recyclability claims. TemperPack co-CEO James McGoff said: "We wanted to create an affordable material that could be used in multiple markets. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. Flowers are for special occasions, and leave a lasting impression. This structure allows them to glide over star screens at Material Recovery Facilities just like cardboard, ensuring it sorts properly. RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --TemperPack's ClimaCell insulated shipper solution received the How2Recycle widely recyclable certification, becoming the first EPS alternative to bear the industry standard recycling mark. 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. How2Recycle has issued over 150,000 specific recommendations for packaging design improvement to its members since late 2017. 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. 1.888.647.3630 Packaging is important but it shouldnt consume non-renewable resources from the planet. 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. 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. A combination of small changes can make a big difference. 0000050931 00000 n
The How2Recycle label communicates five types of information. For more information, please visitwww.temperpack.com. The Enforcement Guidelines similarly state: There are additional rules around when qualifiers are needed for items that are less recyclable. 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. That said, How2Recycle's contributions oftransparent labeling and influencing package design are only a couple pieces of the pie to improve recycling. 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). "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. 0000025254 00000 n
0000037738 00000 n
While labeling packaging for recyclability certainly wont solve all our problems in how we use, value and manage materials in society, telling people how to actually recycle is frankly the least we can do. Much more difficult. 0000040726 00000 n
0000016326 00000 n
United States of America (USA) Packaging Market Size, Analys Packaging Industry Mergers and Acquisitions Deals by Top The Wider Opportunities for a Compostable Paper Bag - Packaging Malaysia Packaging Market Size, Analysing Key Pack Material Augmented Reality (AR) in Packaging - Thematic Research, Axium Packaging to develop production site in North Carolina. Here are some answers to one's we get most frequently. 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 liners are beautiful and non-toxic, but they are not meant to be eaten. The FTC Green Guides state: Likewise, in Canada, How2Recycle is designed to comply with the Competition Bureau Canadas Environmental Claims: A Guide for Industry and Advertisers, aka 'Enforcement Guidelines and the Consumer Packaging and Labeling Act. 4 0 obj
<>
endobj
"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.". Versatile Performance. Please fill out the form at the bottom of this page with their information and wed love to talk to them. Beyond Meat Joins How2Recycle Label Program. We help the largest companies get their products to customers doors safely. 0000024634 00000 n
The How2Recycle website must be printed on the label. 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. Given this breadth of membership, the How2Recycle team has touchpoints with more than 4,000 packaging or sustainability professionals per month. You read and agreed to our Privacy Policy. 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. But this is our bread and butter. RICHMOND, Va., Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- TemperPack's ClimaCell insulated shipper solution received the How2Recycle widely recyclable label designation, becoming the first insulated. ClimaCell is used to protect biologics, reagents, blood samples, and other temperature sensitive assists to and from the lab. If you want to try it, first remove the encapsulation, as the paper encapsulation has a moisture barrier on it which will not compost. 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. How membership and the label request process worksThe way membership works is brandownersor in other words, consumer packaged goods companies, retailers or quick service restaurantsbecome members of How2Recycle for a modest annual flat fee. 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. 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. 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. 0000053086 00000 n
Please use the form below to let us know how your experience with our product has been. The Platform also allows brands to get feedback about new package designs to assess recyclability before they are launched. What that means is that just because some local recycling programs accept a material, that doesnt automatically make that package recyclable. 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,. "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.". 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. 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. 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. Tells you the specific packaging component that the label is referring to. 0000029461 00000 n
We dont want people to think that recycling alleviates all their consumption guilt. We work with paper companies to source Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certified virgin kraft paper. ClimaCell's primary material is kraft paper, which sorts alongside cardboard. Prior to TemperPack, David spent over a decade managing small and large teams in the e-commerce, retail, and hospitality industries. About TemperPack Founded in 2015, TemperPack solves thermal packaging problems through sustainable design. 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. Let's talk grocery. In 2018, How2Recycle launched the consumer education campaign Look for The Label on a billboard in Times Square. Allowed HTML tags: . 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. 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. Rather than oil-based plastics, our product is 90% renewable starch and paper. How2Recycle is a movement of many people working together towards a common goal of helping drawing attention to and capturing the value of materials in our world. 0000051534 00000 n
from 8 AM - 9 PM ET. 0000024521 00000 n
Interestingly, the majority of packaging componentsthat are issuedHow2Recycle labels are either classified asWidely Recyclable or Not Yet Recyclable. This barrier film has been on the paper for our testing at Western Michigan University. 0000052246 00000 n
How2Recycle has three potential end market categories for assessing the end market of a specific package. David is a motivated and energetic leader with a passion for feedback, accountability, and development. 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. Weve helped dozens of companies reduce their packaging costs and lower their overall impact on the environment. 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. Paper; Tree Derivatives; Board; . ClimaCell is How2Recycle . When SPC initially identified this need, recyclability labeling was too often absentor when it was present, greenwashing was common. Members can embrace the insights the label generates, and use the label as a conversation piece with R&D teams, procurement teams, or suppliersso they can explain to them where they are with the recyclability of their packaging, and where they want to go. That's why we have packaging solutions that keep your waterlilies from wilting. When using virgin paper, use FSC -certified paper. 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. How2Recycle's view of recyclability is directlybased on these definitions. 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. The new material offers a scalable alternative to expanded polystyrene (EPS), also known as Styrofoam. Additionally, How2Recycle considers whether consumer action to prepare the item for recycling is reasonable. How2Recycle is a part of 501(c)(3) environmental nonprofit GreenBlue in Charlottesville, Virginia. We use the Vimeo service to enable video content streaming on this site. We are able to produce millions of liners per month, and that number is growing. How to assess recyclability in regards to differingfood contamination levels on paper packaging. 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
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. 0000026101 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. Shopping for groceries online is a huge time saver for consumers. 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. 0000051026 00000 n
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. "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 package cannot be considered recyclable if it does not have an end market. 0000001842 00000 n
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? We help the largest companies get their products to customers doors safely. 0000025499 00000 n
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. 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. 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. A Smarter Label System How does How2Recycle assess recyclability for each package under that definition? 0000038863 00000 n
0000029962 00000 n
ClimaCell carries the 'Widely Recyclable' Paper Insert designation from How2Recycle, which means it can go right your recycling bin, alongside the cardboard box it came in. We believe the real space where the rubber hits the road is interpreting recyclability on a package by package basis at a national level. What if my locality says it can't accept ClimaCell for recycling? Read about how we use cookies and how you can control them by clicking "Privacy Policy". Developing high performance packaging with a top-flight environmental profile doesnt do much good if its expensive and slow to manufacture. Then you can put the interior panel in your recycling bin. Don't put it in the trash to go to landfill. TemperPack is a proud member of the How2Recycle program. trailer
0000051471 00000 n
To learn more about the program, click here. 0000012438 00000 n
Still, packaging protects products that have to be moved to be sold. Our goal in developing ClimaCell was to make a product that wouldnt go to a landfill. The company develops and . Additionally, specific practical recommendations for design improvement are issued. ClimaCell is the industry leader when it comes to cold chain shipping solutions. 0000051829 00000 n
How2Recycle is the next generation recycling label. 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. The How2Recycle label was created to provide consistent and transparent on-package recycling information to consumers in North America. (This is the starting point to potentially receive a Widely Recyclable label.). 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). 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. 68 0 obj
<>stream
0000024950 00000 n
However, this circular shift doesnt have to be a radical overhaul overnight. The label is designed to provide recycling instructions for all components of the package. 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. We work closely with 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 the needs of both MRFs and paper manufacturer companies. Number 8860726. We introduced ClimaCell only two years ago and were constantly looking for ways to improve it. The most important thing is for our customers shipments to arrive cold and safe. We use Google Analytics to track overall site visitor volume and other metrics. If you received a shipment with a ClimaCell liner and want learn more about it, click the link below. The Solution. When you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information through your browser, usually in the form of cookies. 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. 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. TemperPack was founded in 2015 by James McGoff, Brian Powers, and Charles Vincent to allow enterprises to ship perishable products without unnecessary plastic waste. The company was born out of a desire to reduce the . ClimaCell liners are not compostable. We should all consume less. The table is based on national data.1. Developing a replacement to EPS required us to develop a complete product that performs well, is affordable, and has a better environmental footprint. Years later the How2Recycle movement proves those status quo adherents wrong. ClimaCell liners are effective and proven to protect controlled room temperature, 2-8C, and frozen medical treatments. All rights reserved. The purpose of the How2Recycle Guide for Recyclability is to transparently provide the general public and How2Recycle member companies with guidance about what recyclability means, and insight about how the How2Recycle program assesses recyclability on a package-by-package basis. 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 is a standardized labeling system that clearly communicates recycling instructions to the public. David spends his time outside of work with his wife, Erika and their four children. Making sweeping, broad statements about what is recyclable packaging is easy. When we developed ClimaCell, the data led us to recyclability as the best way to keep insulation out of landfills. Company News. The grocer announced that it is swapping out traditional Styrofoam coolers in its pharmacy shipments in favor of TemperPack's paper-based insulator, ClimaCell. We're trying to build the best packaging company on Earth. We even protect things like flowers and animal food, and were developing solutions for non-perishable items like flat-pack furniture and other fragile items. 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. 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. Specifically, FTC says: Canadian guidance on substantiation and scientifically credible evidence is extremely similar.
how2recycle paper insert temperpack