Frequently Asked Questions
Not quite ready to take the plunge?
We get it—your cans deserve only the very best. At Earthrings, we believe packaging should only enhance and uplift your product, not detract from it, and we’re confident you’ll feel our cardboard rings do just that.
Quench your thirst for knowledge with these FAQs
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Earthrings are fiber cardboard can carriers. One of the most environmentally friendly options for multi-packing 4/6/8 packs of cans.
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Cardboard! They’re made with several layers of solid fiber cardboard.
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Earthrings have a double coating of a food grade moisture-resistant material. The recipe is a secret, but it’s 100% biodegradable.
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Quite a lot! Take them on fishing trips, throw them in your cooler, put them through their paces—just remember, they are not plastic. Earthrings will eventually break down when in an extremely wet environment—they’re biodegradable, after all.
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Heck yeah! Throw them in your home compost and your garden will thank you.
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For sure. Earthrings are considered recyclable cardboard for your standard curbside pick-up.
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Yes! We require a minimum quantity of 100,000 Earthings for custom-branded rings, as well as an additional charge for processing.
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Call us or fill out a form here, and our sales representatives will be in touch right away.
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Yes: Our minimum order is 1 carton of 1,000 pieces.
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USA orders ship from the Chicago, Illinois area. Canadian orders ship from the metro Vancouver, British Columbia area.
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No. The cost of freight will be included on your invoice. We add the most economical shipping charges (via Fed Ex, UPS, or freight carrier).
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We typically ship same-day, so you can expect to receive your order within a week.
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Yes! Whether you need to manually attach Earthrings to one six-pack or mechanically package 300 cans per minute, we have machinery that can cover every speed.
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Buyer must supply the electrical, installed by a qualified electrician.
If you purchase an automated machine (150 cpm or 300 cpm), on-site installation and training is built into your agreement.
Virtual training is included with our tabletop machines. Our technicians are only a phone call or email away if additional guidance is needed.
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Absolutely! Our qualified techs will respond to you via phone or video for free, or onsite at additional cost.
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We recommend keeping Earthrings in the original carton shipped to you. Once opened, reclose the internal plastic bag and reseal with the enclosed zip tie. Keep the supplied moisture pack inside of the case, along with the product.
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We will replace any damaged product prior to application.
The product does have a shelf-life and unused product must be resealed.
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Earthrings are plastic-free, made from virgin solid fiber cardboard, curbside recyclable, biodegradable, and home-compostable. At a time when we are all looking to reduce our environmental footprint, Earthrings does this brilliantly by using the least amount of material to safely and securely send your product through the supply-chain and into your customers’ refrigerator.
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Most other options use a thin layer of plastic or other additives which does not allow for any recyclability or compostability.
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About 2¢ per can! Much less expensive than most other multi-pack options in the market. We also offer very small quantities so you can run lean and mean. No need to order large quantities just to have them sit in storage for months at a time tying up valuable cash flow.
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We are centrally located just outside of the Chicago area with operations in Canada as well.
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We offer a small, inexpensive, manual applicator that can apply an individual 4/6 pack with the push of a lever. We also offer a pneumatic Case Packer which will apply a die cut sheet covering 24 cans with the simple press of a button.
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Our CB-300 will apply Earthrings at a rate of 80+ cans-per-minute. Our CB-350 will run 150+ cpm, and our CB-450 will run 300+ cpm.
Call us up or shoot us an email. We would love to help you save the planet one pack at a time!