Recycling and packaging
Discover how to dispose of all Able Foods packaging responsibly
Our commitment to the environment
We know you care about our environment – and so do we. Please help us do even better by disposing of your Able Foods packaging responsibly.
How to re-use your Able Foods packaging
Before you dispose of your Able Foods packaging, think about how you might re-use it instead!
Delivery boxes
Our delivery boxes are the perfect size for storing photos, books or household items. Save them for the next time someone moves house or donate them to a local moving company.
Thermal liners
Our thermal liners aren't just great at keeping things cool, they also keep things protected with layers of air cushions! Re-use the liners as a postal satchel or to protect delicate items when storing or moving them.
Gel packs
Our gel packs are great for keeping your lunchbox or picnic meals cool; taking grocery shopping to keep perishable items cool; or keeping handy in the freezer in case of an injury!
Dispose of your Able Foods responsibly
Boxes
Remove all tape and sticker labels, compact the box down and place in your recycling bin.
Meal trays
The hard plastic tray can be recycled in most household recycling bins, but double check with your local council.
Gel in gel packs
To recycle the gel, it needs to become liquid first. Snip the corner of your gel pack, add a teaspoon of salt and shake the contents. Once liquid, you can pour the contents down the sink without creating blockages.
Alternatively, you can empty the gel into your garden where it can help the soil retain water, or you can place it back in the freezer and pop into a cooler bag to keep things cool when you’re on the go.
Soft plastics: Thermal liners, gel packaging, and meal lid seals
These items are suitable for recycling only where soft plastics are accepted. Check directly with your local council to see if they have established collection points or services for soft plastic disposal.
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