Company Background
Ever since IRIS USA introduced the first clear plastic storage containers to the US market, it has been experiencing rapid growth. To keep up with this demand, IRIS USA has been expanding its manufacturing and distribution capacity along with its product offerings.
Today, IRIS USA operates four facilities in the US with its headquarters in Surprise, Arizona. Product assortment includes Plastic storage solutions, ready to assemble furniture, and home appliances.
IRIS USA may have evolved but its commitment to provide solutions to everyday living will always remain the same.
IRIS Polypropylene Boxes and Containers have achieved a GreenCircle Certified Recyclable Material certification.
Why We Chose GreenCircle
“For any sustainability program, transparency is key. For this reason we chose GreenCircle, a credible third-party certifier, to verify our efforts in support of the circular economy. We manufacture our containers with polypropylene which is a recyclable material in many locations throughout the United States. Customers can recycle our containers at the end of their useful life in order to divert waste from a landfill.”
— Emiko Matsuda, Senior Sales Administrator
IRIS Polypropylene Boxes and Containers have achieved a GreenCircle Certified Recyclable Material certification.
Number of GreenCircle Certifications
1
IRIS USA, Inc has achieved 1 GreenCircle Certified Recyclable Material certification.
How to Recycle Your IRIS Container
IRIS products that are damaged or are at their end-of-use should be considered for recycling, rather than disposed of in a landfill. Most IRIS products are manufactured with polypropylene, which means they can be recycled at facilities with appropriate #5 plastic recycling capabilities in the U.S.
However, some restrictions to recycling this product may apply due to the location in which you live.
Below are the steps you can take to make sure your plastic box or container is properly managed at its end-of-use.
Step 1: Call Your Waste Hauler or Municipality
If you have curbside recycling, call your waste hauler or municipality to see if #5 polypropylene plastics and large rigid plastic containers are accepted. Make sure to ask if you can put your container directly into your curbside recycling bin. If the answer is yes, put your container in your recycling bin for your waste hauler to collect along with your other recyclables.
Step 2: Search for Drop-Off Locations
If your container is not eligible for curbside recycling, go to the Earth911 website to search for drop-off recycling locations. Simply enter “#5 Rigid Plastics” and your zip code into the search bar to be directed to a list of recycling options in your area.
Sustainability Contact
Emiko Matsuda
Senior Sales Administrator
emiko.matsude@irisusainc.com