Over the past few years, you may have noticed that we have launched some new retail products to complement our flagship Cheese Storage Bags and Sheets. And although we pride ourselves on offering a cheese storage solution for every lifestyle, we understand that the number of options might be overwhelming for your customers! We frequently get asked about the proper disposal methods for each different material, so here is a handy guide to share with your customers if and when they ask.
Classic Cheese Storage Bags: These bags are reusable for the same style of cheese - simply wipe the bag out with a damp paper towel in between uses. The bags can be recycled once wiped clean, but if butterfat stains are visible on the outside of the bag, they should be disposed of in the trash.
MONGER TIP: These bags are made out of our best-selling One-Ply paper, so all varieties of bulk One-Ply paper can be disposed of as outlined above!
Classic Cheese Storage Paper: These sheets are reusable for the same style of cheese - simply wipe off the sheet with a damp paper towel in between uses. The sheets can be recycled once wiped clean (remember to remove the sticker!), but if butterfat stains are visible on the outside of the sheer, it should be disposed of in the trash.
MONGER TIP: These sheets are made out of our flagship Two-Ply paper, so all varieties of bulk Two-Ply paper can be disposed of as outlined above!
Zero Cheese Storage Bags: These bags are plastic-free and made of greaseproof paper and vegetable-based wax. If wiped clean, they are recyclable and commercially compostable, but can be composted in your backyard if cut into smaller pieces - it will just take a bit longer to decompose.
Zero Cheese Storage Sheets: These sheets are also plastic-free and made of greaseproof paper and vegetable-based wax, making them recyclable, biodegradable, and fully backyard-compostable. Zero Cheese Storage Sheets are reusable for the same type of cheese - simply wipe off the inside with a damp paper towel in between cheeses. Once you notice butterfat stains in the paper, it's time for a new sheet.
MONGER TIP: All varieties of bulk Zero paper can be disposed of as outlined above!
Reusable Cheese Storage Bags: These bags comprise 40% calcium carbonate and 60% polyethylene, using 40% less plastic than other plastic-based materials. The bags are recyclable as long as they have been wiped clean of any residue, but they are sturdy enough to be hand-washed, air-dried and reused indefinitely for all types of cheese!
Reusable Cheese Storage Sheets: These sheets comprise 40% calcium carbonate and 60% polyethylene, using 40% less plastic than other plastic-based materials. The sheers are recyclable as long as they have been wiped clean of any residue, but they are sturdy enough to be hand-washed, air-dried and reused indefinitely for all types of cheese!
MONGER TIP: These sheets are made of the same material as our newly launched bulk Reusable Wrap, so it can be disposed of as outlined above.
And of course, all the retail cartons themselves are recyclable as well.
We hope that this information is helpful to you and answers all of your customers' burning questions about our retail products and bulk wrapping materials. In the case that you are asked a question that you cannot answer, we are here to help! Please feel free to reach out to us at wholesale@formaticum.com at any time with any questions. Thank you for your continued business and support!
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