Is the box compostable? I'm trying to avoid plastics.
1990328
Yup... just a regular cardboard box. Great that you're so careful with your purchases! How long have you been vegan? How did I know? I work in health/enviro education, and I know that when one is so thoughtful about their purchases, they already know that eating animal products has a more negative impact on the environment than any other modifiable lifestyle choice. A great day to you!
1990329
The box appears to be standard cardboard. There are full-color labels on all sides (doubt that these are soy based paints). It ships in shrinkwrap to avoid the soap flakes getting all over everything during transit.
1990330
The box is made of cardboard (paper), and you can recycle the box after using detergent.
1990331
I take it to our recycling center. It's plastic coated box. I recycle all my boxes & plastic bottles along with many other things.
1997517
I looked at the box and there was nothing on it as to material used. But the filter it self is a very thin paper which tears pretty easily after use and is limp and stained thoroughly after use. I would say they can be composted.
1044719
Yes its plastic. No paper and not (as far as I can tell) recycleable in any way or form.
1337197
The package seems more like cellophane than plastic, so I assume it cannot be recycled. All of Bob's Red Mill products seem to be packaged the same way. Try contacting them through their web site. They have been responsive to my questions in the past.
1887399
I did not purchase a plastic box. I just use the disposable as is. Happy with the product. I toss it after a month.
967353
Sorry, don't compost. I suggest you contact St. Gabriel Organics for info like that.
17712
I suppose that is possible, but it would be minimal. I don't know for sure that there is BPA in the plastic on the top, tho.
853229
The product is reclaimed wood pulp and I compost discarded litter, so yes, it's biodegradable. I don't know about flushing it. You don't want to have plumbing issues! The company phone number for questions is 360-734-7415, or go to carefresh.com.
1476834
Yes, it is plastic. I called the company, and they told me it was BPA free; although, i did not get documentation from them.
1407925
Just turn the compost every few weeks. Shouldn't be a problem. Check your ratio of brown material to green.
1080666
Hard to tell but the say to error on the side of "not" and I tend to think it's not recyclable. Doesn't mean it's not environmentally friendly. May be made from recyclable means. Most likely is.
1314029
Per my phone call with Kora Brand, the plastic package is a biodegradable plastic. They are researching better options. The center core is standard (though thick) cardboard and they are also looking to change that to bamboo or another more earth friendly option in the future.
1979484
No. Earthboxes do not leach any chemicals because they are made of food grade plastic (#5) and safe to eat out of.
88671
Food grade plastic. Don't think you'll have any issues there. Have dried multiple fruits and veggies and haven't noticed anything that would make me wary of them.
1566537
Not as well as plastic. But...I am avoiding plastic in direct contact with foods, especially when hot. Chemicals in the plastic can leach into the foods especially when hot. If I really want to protect the food i place it in the waxed bag and then in the plastic bag. My process on what I know about chemicals in plastic leaching into food. We bought the box of 1000 for a church fair to wrap muffins for early morning coffee and muffins. They were cheaper that equal # of plastic bags. They are biodegradable and can be recycled in our community. Plastic bags cannot.
1476832
Yup, it's definately plastic and PBA free. Very happy with the product after 3 months of daily use.
1042274
no, it's not biodegradable. :( that is my only guilt---i try to offset my use of plastics in other ways. Since i have used biodegradable bags before, they are great but it does add up with costs.