RT | Recyclable™
Rootree™ is serious about sustainability.
That's why we are pushing the limits and leading the industry toward an environmentally conscious future.
Rootree’s latest development is a truly recyclable pouch.
Conventional flexible packaging is typically made from 3 or more layers of material. Since these materials are made from different types of plastics, the pouch is qualified as code #7 recycling, or “other”, and is difficult (read: nearly impossible) to recycle in most municipalities, as it requires separating the fused layers. This results in these packages being hauled off to the landfill.
Rootree has developed a flexible pouch that is recyclable under code #2.
Recent legislative activity shows promise in this product soon being allowed in the blue bin.
For now, some municipalities will continue to include “flexible packaging” or “stand-up pouches” in the landfill stream, as they are unable to differentiate these pouches from #7 pouches at a glance.Different than conventional packaging – Rootree™ Recyclable.
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Did you know?
- While our recyclable line is code #2 recycling, it can sometimes be missed in waste management facilities looking for styles of plastics (e.g. often, “flexible plastic” is considered a category, despite what each item is coded as.). This is frustrating for consumers and manufacturers alike.
- This also showcases the importance of a national waste management facilitator or regulatory body. By determining standards to be used at every waste management facility, we can ensure that recyclable items are truly recycled.
- Currently, waste management practices vary by municipalities, with no national standard practices.
In the mean time, there are innovative companies that are focussed on recycling the non-recyclable.
| Company | Location | Accepts | What They Do |
|---|---|---|---|
| TerraCycle | 24+ countries worldwide | Almost anything | After collecting through drop-off programs, free collection programs, and corporation-funded programs, they then reuse, upcycle, recycle, and compost accordingly. |
| Trex | Canada United States | Soft, film plastics | Through their store drop-off programs, they collect and use film plastics to manufacture composite decking. |
Looking for other sustainable options? Check out RT | Compostable™.
Wondering if flexible packaging is right for you?