The Co-op Food Stores

added 06/08/09

Below is a list of plastic packaging in our stores that can be recycled through the new #5 plastics collection program.

Yes

Dairy Department

• Cottage cheese containers
• Butterworks Yogurt (#2 plastic)
• Sour cream containers
• Cream cheese containers
• Dip containers
• Pudding containers
• Spreads containers
• Mediterranean Delight Hummus
• Bobbi’s Hummus
• Margarine tubs
• Yogurt tubs (see exceptions, below)
• Lids from Brown Cow, Cabot and Stonyfield products are #5. Other lids may be recyclable as well. Look for the 5 symbol.
• Kraft Deli Fresh Slices boxes
• Cabot Cheddar Shake

Grocery

• Frosting tubs
• Baby wipe containers
• Red caps from Sun Maid raisin containers
• Brita Filters

Bulk Department

• Round containers (base only)

Cheese Department

• VT Butter and Cheese Company
• Some specialty cheese containers—ricotta, parmesan, romano

Produce Department

• Maya Kaimal containers
• VegetaBalls pesto containers
• VT Fresh pasta sauces containers
• Marzetti fruit dips containers
• Bear Pond Pestos

Health and Beauty Department

• Preserve Toothbrushes
• Deoderant casing
• Some skin crème containers

Brita Filters
Brita filters are now recyclable at the Co-op! Want to know more?

No

Dairy Department

• Nancy’s Yogurt (#2 plastic)
• Erivan Yogurt, 16 ounce (#2 plastic)
• Multi-pack yogurts, all brands (#6 plastic)
• Hannah spreads containers with twist tops (#3 plastic)