Sustainability advances by聽Dart Container聽have resulted in several products receiving recognition from leading third-party organizations for their home compostability and recyclability.
- All Dart-designed molded fiber products are certified as 国产麻豆 Compostable by T脺V Austria, a well-respected international standard for compostability.
- Dart鈥檚 new clear microwaveable hinged containers, square plastic bowls and clear polypropylene cups聽were awarded the聽Design庐 for Recyclability Recognition by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR)聽in the United States.
“These acknowledgements underscore Dart鈥檚 commitment to thoughtful innovation and sustainability across our product lines,” said Michael Westerfield, Vice President of Sustainability. “By designing packaging solutions that meet rigorous compostability and recyclability criteria, we鈥檙e meeting the needs of our customers and contributing to industry-wide progress toward a more sustainable future.”
T脺V Austria
The聽T脺V Austria OK Compost HOME聽certification confirms that Dart鈥檚 molded fiber products break down in standard home composting systems without leaving harmful residues. Dart is one of only a few foodservice packaging manufacturers to receive this certification for molded fiber products. Dart鈥檚 molded fiber products 鈥� manufactured in the US and internationally with a minimum of 96% renewable resources 鈥� are grease resistant and PFAS free.
Dart鈥檚 molded fiber product portfolio includes square and round dinnerware, hinged trays, squat round and oval bowls, portion containers, and hot cup lids.聽The versatile products can be used for hot and cold food and for reheating in the microwave or conventional oven (up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes).
Association of Plastic Recyclers
The聽APR Design庐 for Recyclability Recognition聽affirms that Dart鈥檚聽clear microwaveable hinged containers,聽square plastic bowls, and聽clear polypropylene cups聽meet their strict guidelines related to material composition, product design, and compatibility with common Materials Recovery Facilities (MRFs).聽These products were tested to ensure they can be sorted and reprocessed within existing North American recycling systems.
鈥淎PR commends Dart for its leadership and taking action to increase the recyclability of their packaging,鈥� said Steve Alexander, APR President & CEO. 鈥淩ecyclable packaging means less waste, more efficient use of limited natural resources, and more high-quality post-consumer resin for new products. Dart receiving the APR Design庐 Recognition is well deserved.鈥�