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Starting this summer, we will be shipping full cases of chocolate bars using insulated EPS foam sheets and gel ice packs. Interfaith customers can order chocolate by phone by calling our Interfaith Program Customer Service Team at 774-776-7366. Individuals in the following states can order online at our Retail web store: MA, NH, ME, VT, RI, CT, NY, PA, NJ, DE, MD, VA, WV, Northeastern OH.
Chocolate bars will become available for purchase online again in October once temperatures have become cool enough to prevent melting.
We are constantly looking for better ways to reduce our environmental footprint. Surprising even to us, we have chosen EPS because it can be easily reused and was the only insulation we found to be recyclable.
Here are a few suggestions on how to find a recycling location near you:
- Drop-off or curbside: If you already have a recycling service in your area or curbside recycling, check with them to see if they accept #6 Plastic (expanded polystyrene). You can search for centers & curbside at www.earth911.org or by visiting http://www.epspackaging.org/info.html to download a .pdf file with a list of drop off areas around the U.S. We recommend that you call to verify first before striking out to a drop-off center or putting the sheets in your curbside bin.
- UPS Stores: Search for a UPS store near you and call them to find out if they accept #6 Plastic (Polystyrene) for recycling. Some do but some don’t; the stores are independently owned franchises so it varies from store to store.
- Send it away: If there are no EPS recycling options in your area, you can mail EPS to the Alliance for Foam Packaging Recyclers. See instructions at www.epspackaging.org/info.
Gel Ice Packs are re-freezable and non-toxic. We encourage you to reuse them! They are great refrigerants for your cooler and can be used to ice sore joints or muscles.
* If you have had a good experience with some other insulation that is recyclable, please let us know: orders@equalexchange.coop.
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