Resources to encourage recycling of foodservice packaging

In the US, the Foodservice Packaging Institute’s (FPI) free Resident Education Kit includes dozens of images, researched terms, best practices and other resources for adding foodservice packaging to new or existing recycling programs.

The kit includes recommended language and best practices related to foodservice packaging. Other complimentary resources include a customisable educational flyer; key takeaways from a foodservice packaging recycling survey; and a library of high-resolution images of clean paper and plastic cups, containers, pizza and sandwich boxes, paper bags and more.

“For years we have collaborated with industry professionals, material recovery facilities, residents and recycling program coordinators to learn how to encourage more recycling of foodservice packaging,” said Lynn Dyer, president of FPI. “This past year we specifically focused on getting input that would result in education and awareness resources to effectively increase the amount of cups, containers, bags and more that get recycled.

“Whether you already have recycling outreach materials or you’re starting from scratch, our kit gives you valuable resources and tried-and-true verbiage and images for a successful recycling campaign,” said Dyer.