What is the recycled content of our shipping and packaging materials?
Our shipping and packaging materials are either made with recycled content, certified by the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC), or use post-consumer waste (PCW).
- Coffee bags: Metallized multi-layer coffee bag with resealable zipper, coming soon 100% recyclable and printed using water-based inks
- Tea tins: Reusable food grade, high-quality tinplated steel
- Product stickers: Premium gloss white paper
- Inks: Dye-based for labels, Water-based, Soy-based and algae-based for other printing
- Shipping envelopes: 100% FSC-certified recycled paper, and compostable after use or padded poly mailers made from 100% recycled plastics
- Shipping boxes: Leightweight shipping boxes that are up to 19% lighter than standard shipping boxes (200 lb. test boxes)
- Packing Tape: Made from reinforced 100% kraft paper
- Packing cushioning: Made from 100% recycled kraft paper
- Packing slips: Made from 100% recycled copy paper
Can I recycle my shipment packaging?
Yes! And we encourage you to do so. Most paper and cardboard materials can be recycled at the curb. Check with your local recycler to confirm what can and cannot be accepted. Curbside recycling varies by location. Polybags typically cannot be recycled at the curb. They are often accepted at locations that recycle plastic bags, like participating grocery stores. Again, check first before dropping off.
Less is more. Learn about our packaging reduction
We’re committed to keeping our packaging as low-impact as possible and are taking steps to reduce unnecessary labeling and make recycling more efficient. Polybags collected at our warehouse are sent to Trex to be recycled into eco-friendly recycled plastic decking. Removing polybags from some products before shipping ensures more bags are sent to be recycled. In place of our polybags, you will start to see more products shipped with a cardboard band to keep them secure in transit.