OUR COMMITMENT
Green Chef takes pride in being the most sustainable meal kit. We’re powered by 100% renewable electricity, and and we offset 100% of our carbon emissions, from shipment to delivery at your doorstep. By choosing Green Chef, you’re playing a part in reducing your food waste by at least 23% vs grocery shopping. All of this is in service of our commitment to minimizing environmental impact while creating a delicious home-cooked meal.
100% RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY
We source 100% renewable electricity for our production sites and offices across all brands.
RECYCLABLE PACKAGING
All of our packaging is recyclable except when we can't get around it for food safety and quality reasons.
100% CARBON AND PLASTIC OFFSET
Green Chef is the only meal kit company that is both plastic and carbon offset, and we offset 100% of the plastic in every box.
100% RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY
We source 100% renewable electricity for our production sites and offices across all brands.
RECYCLABLE PACKAGING
All of our packaging is recyclable except when we can't get around it for food safety and quality reasons.
100% CARBON AND PLASTIC OFFSET
Green Chef is the only meal kit company that is both plastic and carbon offset, and we offset 100% of the plastic in every box.
USDA-CERTIFIED
We are the first meal kit company certified by CCOF as an organic company, and we feature organic ingredients in our meal kits.
LOWER CARBON FOOTPRINT
Our carbon footprint is 31% lower than that of meals made from store-bought groceries, thanks to our pre-portioned ingredients and streamlined supply chain, according to HelloFresh Life Cycle Assessment 2021.
REDUCED FOOD WASTE
We create less food waste than retail grocery stores by delivering perfectly-portioned ingredients for each meal.
USDA-CERTIFIED
We are the first meal kit company certified by CCOF as an organic company, and we feature organic ingredients in our meal kits.
LOWER CARBON FOOTPRINT
Our carbon footprint is 31% lower than that of meals made from store-bought groceries, thanks to our pre-portioned ingredients and streamlined supply chain, according to HelloFresh Life Cycle Assessment 2021.
REDUCED FOOD WASTE
We create less food waste than retail grocery stores by delivering perfectly-portioned ingredients for each meal.
OUR SUSTAINABILITY PARTNERS
Green Chef has partnered with leading sustainability organizations and vendors to ensure that we are meeting the highest standards in sustainable meal kit production.
HOW TO RECYCLE
Learn how to reuse, recycle and compost Green Chef packaging materials.
CARDBOARD BOXES
WHAT'S IT MADE OF?
40-60% recycled content cardboard.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH IT?
Reuse it for storage, or break it down and recycle it with your curbside recycling or at your local recycling facility.
SEALED PACKETS
WHAT'S IT MADE OF?
Plastic film with barrier qualities to keep your food at the peak of quality for as long as possible..
WHAT CAN I DO WITH IT?
A #2 or #4 recycling symbol on the label indicates it is recyclable at drop-off programs; otherwise, these are not recyclable and should be put in the trash.
INSULATION
WHAT'S IT MADE OF?
ClimaCell is made of a proprietary plant-based insulator that is certified curbside recyclable, with a thin sheet of kraft paper on either side to hold it together. PopBox is made of one-sided cardboard.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH IT?
Recycle either of our insulation products with your curbside paper and cardboard recycling, or at your local recycling facility.
CARDBOARD BOXES
WHAT'S IT MADE OF?
40-60% recycled content cardboard.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH IT?
Reuse it for storage, or break it down and recycle it with your curbside recycling or at your local recycling facility.
SEALED PACKETS
WHAT'S IT MADE OF?
Plastic film with barrier qualities to keep your food at the peak of quality for as long as possible..
WHAT CAN I DO WITH IT?
A #2 or #4 recycling symbol on the label indicates it is recyclable at drop-off programs; otherwise, these are not recyclable and should be put in the trash.
INSULATION
WHAT'S IT MADE OF?
ClimaCell is made of a proprietary plant-based insulator that is certified curbside recyclable, with a thin sheet of kraft paper on either side to hold it together. PopBox is made of one-sided cardboard.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH IT?
Recycle either of our insulation products with your curbside paper and cardboard recycling, or at your local recycling facility.
PAPER BAGS
WHAT'S IT MADE OF?
100% post-consumer recycled paper.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH IT?
If a bag is clean and dry, reuse it or recycle it with your curbside recycling. If it's soiled, you can compost it at home or through your local composting facility.
PAPER EGG CARTONS
WHAT'S IT MADE OF?
Molded fiber (pulp) from 100% recycled paper.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH IT?
Recycle with your curbside recycling; compost; or repurpose for seed-starting plots, as a bulletin board, or as protective packing material.
PAPERBOARD BOXES
WHAT'S IT MADE OF?
100% recycled paperboard with a moisture-proof coating.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH IT?
Recycle them wherever wet strength paperboard is accepted. Make sure the outer portion of the container is unsoiled and the inside is clean.
PAPER BAGS
WHAT'S IT MADE OF?
100% post-consumer recycled paper.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH IT?
If a bag is clean and dry, reuse it or recycle it with your curbside recycling. If it's soiled, you can compost it at home or through your local composting facility.
PAPER EGG CARTONS
WHAT'S IT MADE OF?
Molded fiber (pulp) from 100% recycled paper.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH IT?
Recycle with your curbside recycling; compost; or repurpose for seed-starting plots, as a bulletin board, or as protective packing material.
PAPERBOARD BOXES
WHAT'S IT MADE OF?
100% recycled paperboard with a moisture-proof coating.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH IT?
Recycle them wherever wet strength paperboard is accepted. Make sure the outer portion of the container is unsoiled and the inside is clean.
ICE PACKS
WHAT'S IT MADE OF?
Our ice packs are filled with soluble, non-toxic gel. The outer layer is made of #4 plastic film.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH IT?
Save them in your freezer and reuse them, or store them at room temperature for later use. You can also donate them to local charitable organizations. To recycle, simply cut the corner of the pack, drain the non-toxic gel into the garbage, then rinse out the bag and recycle it wherever #4 plastic film is accepted. If the icepack says I'm Sink Safe on it, the gel can be disposed down the drain following the directions on the ice pack.
ICE PACKS
WHAT'S IT MADE OF?
Our ice packs are filled with soluble, non-toxic gel. The outer layer is made of #4 plastic film.
WHAT CAN I DO WITH IT?
Save them in your freezer and reuse them, or store them at room temperature for later use. You can also donate them to local charitable organizations. To recycle, simply cut the corner of the pack, drain the non-toxic gel into the garbage, then rinse out the bag and recycle it wherever #4 plastic film is accepted. If the icepack says I'm Sink Safe on it, the gel can be disposed down the drain following the directions on the ice pack.
Frequently Asked Questions
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