Download How Clamshells became Recyclable & Recycled


  • Overview of Dordan's 2009 Report, "The Truth about Blister & Clamshell Recycling in America"; and 2013 Report, "The State of Postconsumer PET Thermoformed Packaging Recycling, Past, Present & Future."
  • Narrative of clamshell packagings' journey from landfill to curb-side collection. 
  • Results of PET thermoform recycling pilot, including descriptions of the different collection, sortation and processing tactics implemented.

How clamshells became recycled and recyclable