Diet-to-Go is continuously researching new ways to make our packaging even more environmentally-friendly. Our GREATEST priority is freshness and food safety, but we also have to be conscious of how our packaging impacts our planet. You might be surprised to know that research is finding that meal kit delivery has a smaller carbon footprint than grocery shopping!* By choosing meal delivery you are reducing food waste and distribution gas emissions. Once you enjoy your meals, here are ways you can reduce, reuse, and recycle the contents of your shipment.

Box

material

Cardboard.

how to recycle

All boxes, box liners, and cardboard sleeves are 100% recyclable and be left at the curbside for regular trash pickup.

If you live far from our distribution centers and receive your food in a styrofoam box in order to protect its freshness, please reuse, or check locally for recycling options.

meal trays

Condiment and Side Cups

material

Plastic Containers.

how to recycle

All meal trays are 100% recyclable and be left at the curbside for regular trash pickup.

GEL ICE PACKS/DRY ICE

material

Gel packs contain 96% water and 4% starch. Dry ice is enclosed in a permeable plastic bag.

how to recycle

Gel packs can be reused or recycled. To recycle, drain gel packs into the trash and then recycle plastic exterior bag. Allow dry ice to dissipate and recycle. Please check locally for recycling options.

INSULATION WRAP

material

Plastic foil.

how to recycle

Please check locally for recycling options.

BUBBLE WRAP/PLASTIC FILM

material

Plastic wrap.

how to recycle

Please check locally for recycling options.

*Reference: Brent R. Heard, Mayur Bandekar, Benjamin Vassar, Shelie A. Miller. "Comparison of life cycle environmental impacts from meal kits and grocery store meals." Resources, Conservation and Recycling, Volume 147, 2019. Pages 189-200. ISSN 0921-3449. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2019.04.008. Accessed September 26, 2019.