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How Do I Recycle Or Dispose Of Your Packaging?Updated a year ago

We use recyclable insulation and cushioning in our packaging. Break down and flatten your corrugated cardboard box, then place it in the nearest recycling bin or collection location.

Insulation: 

  • Our foam insulation liners are PET fiber, sourced almost entirely from recycled drink bottles. It is fully curbside recyclable, but best to keep out of the landfill.
  • Our paper insulation is curbside recyclable.

Frozen gel (ice) packs:

Our ice packs are durable and reusable, and the gel refrigerant is certified safe and non-toxic. Two options to dispose of your ice packs:

  • Drain disposal: The refrigerant gel is 100% drain safe. With scissors, cut open the bag of the fully thawed gel pack and slowly pour down a kitchen drain with the hot tap running. Dispose of bag in normal waste streams.
  • Normal waste stream disposal: With scissors, make a slight cut in the bag of fully thawed gel pack and place the bag in the trash.


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