Packaging
Your meat will arrive in an insulated box with EcoChill™ gel ice packs to keep the meat at fridge temperature (between 4 and 7ºC) during the delivery period. Orders are delivered by 24-hour courier, however we would like to assure you that our packaging will fully protect your products for 48 hours from dispatch.
Considering the environment
We have worked very hard to find an environmentally friendly solution for delivering our fresh products.
Boxes
The vast majority of deliveries will come in a recyclable cardboard box with a wool liner inside for insulation. For some very small or very large orders, polystyrene boxes may have to be used but we are working hard to source a more sustainable solution for these scenarios.
Wool insulation
This recyclable liner provides a more environmentally friendly form of insulation to keep the ice packs and meat cool.Wool is one of the most sustainable natural materials, being available in abundance as a by-product of rearing sheep. Wool is one of nature’s most amazing ‘smart fibres’, with a complex structure and natural properties that cope with extremes of cold and heat. Wool fibres are hygroscopic, which means they absorb and release moisture, a natural thermostat that maintains stable temperatures. The liners we use are made by Puffin Packaging. a company who have cleverly harnessed the smart fibre properties and sealing pure wool in a 100 % recyclable MDPE to create green insulation.
The wool insulation is totally compostable and biodegradable, releasing valuable nitrates back into the soil. The MDPE film used to enclose the wool fleece is recyclable at local authority waste depots. The cardboard delivery boxes are produced using recycled material and are recyclable at local authority waste depots. In most cases the box and wool packaging is suitable to be re-used several times. At the end of its useful life as packaging, the insulation liners or felted wool can be re-used for a variety of purposes alternative Puffin do offer a return service. If you would like to know more please contact contact annabel@wildmeat.co.uk.
EcoChill™ gel ice packs
Our 'eco' ice packs are are supplied by Puffin Packaging Ltd. The formula within EcoChill™ is non-toxic and non-harmful. To dispose of the gel, it is best to pour into the general waste bin and the outer plastic can be recycled. Either recycle with your local council or with a supermarket recycling point. EcoChill™ ice packs can be reused if they are in good condition. Simply refreeze. Once they show wear and tear, they should be disposed of.
- Non Toxic - You don’t need to worry if the contents touch your skin as this is a non- toxic substance and safe to use, however they are not for human consumption and should be kept out of the reach of children
- Contents can be safely poured away into general waste with the outer being recycled.
Product trays
As part of our commitment to sustainability, we have eliminated all polystyrene trays. Items requiring no additional support will be vacuum packed alone, thereby eliminating unnecessary packaging. And for those products that need a bit more structure, we use trays that are either biodegradable and compostable (these are clearly marked with a symbol at the base) or recyclable.
