Eat. Recycle. Repeat.
Help us in our commitment to make more eco-friendly choices—these easy steps will make sure the packaging we send you ends up in the recycling system. The good news? Over 85% of Blue Apron packaging is recyclable by weight. We’ve also teamed up with How2Recycle® to implement their industry-approved, easy-to-identify recycling label program that helps reduce the amount of recyclable material in our waste stream.
What is recyclable at home?
Rigid Plastics
Many of our rigid plastic cups, trays, and lids can be recycled in your curbside recycling. Look for the #1 and #5 symbols and check locally to confirm what your municipality accepts: https://search.earth911.com/
Examples:
- Bottles
- Trays
- Plastic Cups
- Clam Shells
Look For:
Metal Cans &
Glass Bottles
To make sure these items are fully reclaimed in your curbside bin, please rinse and dry your containers before recycling.
Examples:
- Cans
- Wine Bottles
- Jars
Look For:
Cardboard Boxes
& Molded Fiber
Our boxes and inserts, and molded fiber containers, are all curbside recyclable.
Examples:
- External Boxes
- Cardboard Inserts
- Molded Fiber Containers
- Paper Cartons & Bands
- Recipe Cards
Look For:
What is not recyclable at home?
Gel Packs, Plastic Bags & Films
Plastic marked with the #2 or #4 symbols, including drained and dry gel packs, are often recyclable through your local store drop-off program. To find your nearest drop-off location, visit: https://www.how2recycle.info/sdo
Our gel packs can also be recycled. First, allow the gel pack to melt entirely, then cut a corner and dispose of the drain-safe, water-based solution down your sink. Be sure to keep the water running while the gel drains and rinse your hands when finished. Once the empty plastic bag is clean and dry, the #4 plastic film can be recycled through your local store drop-off program along with your other bags from your meal.
Examples:
- Knick Knacks Bags
- Produce Bags
- Gel Packs (drained and dry)
Look For:
Food
Scraps
If you have access to this option, all plant-based food scraps can find their way into your municipal compost program or backyard system.
Make sure you remove any produce stickers and rubber bands before placing scraps in the compost. A friendly reminder: many municipal compost programs do not accept meat, bones, or dairy.
Examples:
- Potato Peels
- Apple Cores
- Scallions Ends
Everything
Else
There is still some packaging (like our plastic metallic bubble insulation) that can not be easily recycled and should be put in the garbage. We are working to change this across the board.
Examples:
- Spice Blend Sachets
- Lidding Film