Foodservice Packaging Recovery

No matter what role you play in recovering foodservice packaging, this toolkit has something for everyone. Recovering Foodservice Packaging (FSP) can have substantial benefits in cost-saving waste reduction, revenue generation, reduction of environmental impact and positive expectations from residents and customers. This website presents lessons learned in successful recovery of foodservice packaging. It is a comprehensive resource on what foodservice packaging is currently being recovered, collected, processed and marketed. Let’s get started!

Foodservice Operators

Foodservice Operators
Communities

Communities
Materials Recovery Facilities

Materials Recovery Facilities
End Markets

End Markets
Composting & AD Facilities

Composting & AD Facilities

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Webinar Recording: Insights into Effective Resident Education

In December 2023, FPI held a webinar that shared information on the effect of images, language and special instructions related to recycling take-out containers. We also learned about best practices and tools, and heard real-world examples of resident education from communities and haulers.

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Resident Messaging Survey Summary

FPI released a summary of findings from its Resident Messaging Survey, sharing information related to resident assumptions on recyclability, awareness of what items can be recycled, and top sources of recycling instructions. The survey focused on recycling messaging related to take-out items such as plastic cups and containers, paper cups and pizza boxes.

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Foodservice Packaging Institute’s Efforts Enable Over 7 Million Additional Households to Recycle Cups and Take-out Containers

FPI has launched more than 20 community partnerships, utilizing collaboration and communication to identify, test and increase acceptance of food service packaging for recycling. At the heart of each of these recycling success stories are the MRF-to-mill pathways.

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Paper Cup End Markets

The number of mills accepting paper cups is growing. Check out our list of confirmed markets for paper cups across North America.

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FPI’s Impact

Foodservice Packaging Institute (FPI) is the trade association for the foodservice packaging industry in North America. FPI promotes the value and benefits of foodservice packaging and serves as the industry’s leading authority to educate and influence stakeholders.

FPI supports the recovery system by aligning supply chain recovery partners, expanding end use markets for recovered materials and educating and engaging consumers to increase recovery.

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