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Recyclable Eco-Friendly Ice Packs

TerraTemp Packs

Enhance your green credentials with the industry’s only genuinely recyclable ice packs.

Our partnership with Frosty Tech helped customers depart from traditional plastic bags and environmentally destructive packaging to produce a non-toxic, fully compostable alternative.

If you’ve been looking to make dry ice a thing of the past, we offer eco-friendly ice packs for shipping consisting of pouches that can be recycled, a liquid that can be poured down the drain, and compounds that promote plant growth.

Whatever your needs, our sustainable ice packs will get the job done. So, if you care about the planet, our new eco ice packs will help you to transform your cold chain operations.

Browse our store and place your order for recycling gel ice packs now.

Recyclable Eco-Friendly Ice Packs

TerraTemp Packs

Offering industry-leading innovations in energy efficiency, environmental safety and recyclability, TerraTemp packs are the sustainable choice with no compromises.

Terra Ice

The First, Only, Truly Compostable Gel Pack

Now Version 2.0!

Terra Ice™ is the first and only Compostable Gel Pack made from a Gel and a Film certified compostable per ASTM D6400 (in Municipal and Industrial Composting Facilities)

It performs like a normal gel pack but its disposal is the simplest: “Toss it and feel good about it“. No need to cut open the pouch, no need to recycle. Just toss the whole thing into the recycle bin or trash. It will turn back into usable soil.

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Product Number	Weight	Dimensions (Inches) L x W x H	Packs per Case	Pounds per Case	Cases per Pallet
TI-12B-48	12 oz.	6” x 6” x 3/4”	48	37	50
TI-16B-36	16 oz.	6-1/2″ x 6″ x 1”	36	37	50
TI-24B-24	24 oz.	8″ x 6″ x 1-1/4”	24	37	50
TI-32B-18	32 oz.	10-1/2“ x 6″ x 1-1/4”	18	37	50
TI-48B-12	48 oz.	11-1/4″ x 6″ x 1-1/2“	12	37	50
TI-64B-9	64 oz.	13″ x 10″ x 1-1/8”	9	37	56
TI-80B-7	80 oz.	13″ x 10″ x 1-3/8”	7	36	56

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Vortec Ice

Sustainable AND Cost Effective

Drain safe gels offer a more convenient disposal option for end-users while reducing the amount of weight being sent to landfills hence lowering the end-of-life carbon footprint of gel packs. Vortec Ice is designed to offer a quantifiable carbon footprint reduction option without breaking the bank!

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Product Number	Weight	Dimensions (Inches) L x W x H	Packs per Case	Pounds per Case	Cases per Pallet
VI-12B-48	12 oz.	6” x 6” x 3/4”	48	37	50
VI-16B-36	16 oz.	6-1/2″ x 6″ x 1”	36	37	50
VI-24B-24	24 oz.	8″ x 6″ x 1-1/4”	24	37	50
VI-32B-18	32 oz.	10-1/2“ x 6″ x 1-1/4”	18	37	50
VI-48B-12	48 oz.	11-1/4″ x 6″ x 1-1/2“	12	37	50
VI-64B-9	64 oz.	13″ x 10″ x 1-1/8”	9	37	56
VI-80B-7	80 oz.	13″ x 10″ x 1-3/8”	7	36	56

Enviro Ice

Plant Food That’s Also Drain- and Septic-Safe

Enviro Ice offers the reliability you need in a refrigerant solution, with game-changing performance and sustainability advantages. This patented innovation is backed by independent lab testing, and is available in 0°C and -12°C formulations.

Because of their unique formulation, Enviro Ice packs allow convenient, drain-safe disposal that will not harm PVC pipes or septic systems. They’re also the only cold pack that can be recycled as plant food! When thawed and diluted with water, the Enviro Ice coolant mixture is a safe, suitable fertilizer for both indoor and outdoor plants.

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Product Number	Weight	Dimensions (Inches) L x W x H	Packs per Case	Pounds per Case	Cases per Pallet
EI-12B-48	12 oz.	6” x 6” x 3/4”	48	37	50
EI-16B-36	16 oz.	6-1/2″ x 6″ x 1”	36	37	50
EI-24B-24	24 oz.	8″ x 6″ x 1-1/4”	24	37	50
EI-32B-18	32 oz.	10-1/2“ x 6″ x 1-1/4”	18	37	50
EI-48B-12	48 oz.	11-1/4″ x 6″ x 1-1/2“	12	37	50
EI-64B-9	64 oz.	13″ x 10″ x 1-1/8”	9	37	56
EI-80B-7	80 oz.	13″ x 10″ x 1-3/8”	7	36	56

Why Pelton Shepherd?

Pelton Shepherd has been the industry leader in refrigerant solutions for over 70 years. While a lot has changed, our commitment to innovation and pushing the limits of existing cold chain materials has remained the same.

Our family-run organization is as passionate about keeping your supplies cool as our founders. So, why should you make Pelton Shepherd your number-one choice for eco-friendly ice packs?

Innovation – We have constantly innovated to uncover new solutions to meet the needs of modern businesses. Our cutting-edge reusable eco-friendly ice packs are robust, sustainable, and maintain consistent temperatures for longer.
Quality – Every compostable ice pack is manufactured to the highest standards to prevent rips, tears, and moisture damage.
Expanded Network – Pelton Shepherd products last longer because every refrigerant gel pack recyclable is produced right here in the USA in our factories. We also partner with local cold storage facilities to protect the integrity of our products.
Proper End-to-End Solutions – Connect with our team to learn more about the right eco-gel cold pack for you, and let us be your partner in problem-solving.
Customized Cold Chain Supplies – Browse our store for a suitable eco-friendly gel pack, or contact us for custom solutions to meet your organizational needs.

We are passionate about making eco-friendly ice packs that you can rely on to get your products to where they need to be while reducing your carbon footprint, so browse our online store for the last word in cold chain materials now.

Pelton Shepherd has proven themselves an exceptional partner time and time again. Their products coupled with their operational agility and outstanding customer service are truly the gold standard across the industry.

Any issues or questions I have, being with product, deliveries or my own fault, Ali and her team have worked extremely past any customer bar of excellence. They are truly a company that cares about their customers and I am blessed to be a part of it.

The team at Pelton Shepherd has been great to work with, they are extremely attentive to helping with any issues that may come up. They also offer many solutions to questions or changes that we have brought to the table.

I’ve worked with Pelton-Shepherd for several years. Their sales team has always been a pleasant experience. When ordering  gel packs the product is always on time and ready for pick up.

Deliveries are consistent and on time but if an issue arises, we are always notified immediately. If you’re looking for a vendor that values their customers, then you’ve come to the right place!

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Recyclable Eco-Friendly Ice Packs

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Recyclable Eco-Friendly Ice Packs