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Businesses worldwide are facing sustainability challenges — and rising pressures from eco-conscious consumers and regulatory bodies. Cold chain shippers can face these pressures head-on by adopting more sustainable packaging practices.
At Pelton Shepherd, we understand the challenge of practicing sustainability while keeping shipping costs low, and we offer solutions to address this obstacle. Many of our gel packs are reusable or feature a recyclable pouch. Our TerraTemp line, in particular, was designed to provide cost-effective sustainability and low-impact disposal.
See our gel pack disposal instructions below to learn more about our refrigerants and how end users can handle them.
Glacier Ice™ is our most economical gel pack. Its disposal can take any of the following forms:
End users can rinse the plastic pouch and recycle it like any other plastic bag after disposing of the gel. They simply need to cut the corner of the pouch and pour the gel into the trash. Since Glacier Ice™ gel is 99.5% water, it will significantly dehydrate if landfilled.
Note that while Glacier Ice™ gel is non-toxic, it is not drain-safe and may cause a clog if poured down the drain.
End users may also dispose of the whole gel pack in their waste bin.
You can encourage customers to reuse the Glacier Ice™ gel packs that arrive in their packages. They can rinse, clean and store Glacier Ice™ gel packs in their freezer and use them in lunch boxes or ice chests to keep perishables cold
Vortec Ice™ features drain- and septic-safe gel, so end users can pour the gel down a household drain or flush in a toilet without clogging pipes — or sending more waste to the landfill. They can then rinse the #4 plastic pouch and recycle it like any other plastic bag.
End users can cut the corner of the Vortec Ice™ pouch and pour the gel down a household drain or toilet. They can then rinse the plastic pouch and recycle it with their plastic bags.
Alternatively, the whole gel pack may be disposed of in the waste bin.
Vortec Ice™ gel packs may be rinsed clean and frozen in household freezers to be reused.
Terra Ice™ is the only gel pack certified compostable per ASTM D6400. It is designed to be disposed of in Municipal and Industrial Composting facilities. It is not optimized for home composting (It will degrade eventually but it may take a long time.)
Put the whole gel pack into your compost bin (municipal and industrial composting).
Alternatively, the whole gel pack may be disposed of in the waste bin.
Enviro Ice™ is part of our innovative, eco-friendly TerraTemp line. It features nitrogen-based, upcyclable gel that doubles as plant fertilizer. Additionally, Enviro Ice™ underwent rigorous lab testing and is confirmed to have no impact on sinks, PVC pipes, septic tanks or municipal treatment centers.
End users have the following disposal options with Enviro Ice™:
End users can cut the corner of the Enviro Ice™ pouch and pour the gel down a household drain or toilet. They can then rinse the plastic pouch and recycle it with their plastic bags.
Here’s how end users can upcycle Enviro Ice™ 32 F and use it as plant fertilizer:
To “feed” plants with the Enviro Ice™ 10 F formulation, end users can take these steps:
You can help end users remedy over-fertilization by recommending they remove a thin top layer of soil and cover the remaining soil with distilled water. They can then allow it to drain and repeat four times.
Whole Enviro Ice™ gel packs may also be disposed of in the waste bin.
End users can clean and freeze Enviro Ice™ gel packs and reuse them as they wish.
Glacier Moisture Guard is our sweat-proof gel pack featuring a unique, moisture-wicking pouch. End users can dispose of Glacier Moisture Guard in the following ways:
To discard Glacier Moisture Guard gel packs, end users can cut the corner of the pouch and pour the gel into the trash. They can also spread the gel outside in a pet-free area. Even though it’s non-toxic, the gel inside Glacier Moisture Guard can clog pipes if poured down the drain.
Once the gel has been removed, end users can toss the film in the trash. Whole gel packs may also be disposed of according to local and state laws.
Glacier Moisture Guard gel packs are reusable. End users simply need to clean them before freezing and packing them with their perishables.
Glacier Foam Bricks retain their shape frozen or thawed, enabling tight pack-outs. Disposal options include:
End users can toss Glacier Foam Bricks in their trash bin according to local and state laws.
If end users do not want to throw Glacier Foam Bricks away, they can rinse them off, refreeze them and pack them in coolers or lunch boxes time and time again. Glacier Foam Bricks can also be part of a send-back program to keep them out of landfills.
EcoGel is our leak-proof ice pack. It can be disposed of using the following methods:
EcoGel contains a semi-solid, biodegradable gel that end users can toss in the trash or place in their yard in a pet-free area. Then, they can rinse the film and recycle it with their plastic bags.
Whole EcoGel ice packs can be disposed of in a waste bin.
End users can clean EcoGel ice packs and reuse them to keep perishables cold.
We designed CuraTemp Pro gel packs to deliver precise temperature control. CuraTemp Pro gel packs are available in reusable or disposable one-time-use designs. Please contact us to learn more about CuraTemp Pro disposal.
With pressures to contribute to net-zero targets and meet the preferences of eco-conscious consumers, today’s shippers have a lot to consider — as if cold chain logistics isn’t complex enough. We get it, and we’re here to support you by providing industry expertise and reliable products.
Backed by 70 years of experience, our team is ready to meet your needs. Contact us today to learn more about our innovative refrigerant solutions.
Every degree counts when well-being and health are on the line. You can rely on us for the temperature control you need to ship life science products with confidence.
We take safety and quality as seriously as you do. Our cold packs preserve the integrity of perishable products and are designed with our customers’ needs in mind.
No matter your shipping needs, we’re ready to help you devise a tailored solution for efficient and dependable cold chain operations.
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