compostable plastic, or PLA (#7), doesn’t break down naturally and must undergo a specialized process in order to degrade. so it’s only accepted by industrial composters. (don’t try this at home!) of all recycling facilities across the US, only 4% accept PLA #7 versus 60% for #1PET clamshells. we decided it’s better to have our clamshells recycled than use another material that will only wind up in landfills.

we are always trying to improve our packaging solutions. we’ve worked with our manufacturers to reduce the plastic in each clamshell and our 3-pack bag over the last couple years. we are continuing to research and test new materials for our labels and clamshells that are more eco-friendly and still keep our greens safe and fresh

most recyclers don’t have the equipment or time to clean out soiled clamshells. instead, they just discard them. there are two things you can do to ensure your organicgirl clamshell stays in the cycle: a) clean thoroughly and dry your clamshell; b) remove as much of the sticker as possible.

plastic bags are among the least recyclable of all plastic products. for one thing, they jam up recycling processing machinery. in fact, more and more states, from California to New York, are banning them altogether. even clamshells wrapped in plastic bags get discarded. for now, properly discarded #1 PET plastic clamshells are our best option.