How to Dispose of E-Fish Sustainable Packaging
As a member of 1% for the Planet and a pending B Corporation, E-Fish is committed to limiting our carbon footprint by only using sustainable packaging.
See below for instructions on how to dispose each piece properly.
Cardboard Box
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Reusable and recyclable
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To dispose, simply recycle with other household paper products.
Insulation
Plastic covering
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Recyclable
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The plastic covering of the foam insulation can be recycled in any machine-grade recycling system. If you live in a dorm or work at an office that recycles, you can dispose of this with the other recyclables.
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This cannot be recycled by local municipal recycling centers.
Cotton Liner
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Compostable
- Reusable: Dog Bed? Weed liner in your garden? This material can be reused in quite creative ways!
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The foam insulation can be composted by any machine-grade composting system. If you live in a dorm or work at an office that composts, you can dispose of this with the other compostable.
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This cannot be composted in a local household compost pile.
Gel Packs
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Reusable and recyclable
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To reuse, simply place gel packs in your own freezer. They last around 48 hours each time they're frozen!
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To recycle, drain the gel in the trash and recycle the plastic packaging with your other household recyclables.
The Plastic Seafood Bag
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Reusable
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To reuse, simply clean out the bag and treat as any other plastic bag.
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To dispose, this must go in the trash.