Donation and edible recovery first.
Learn how Pink Dot separates edible surplus from non-donatable scraps, leftovers, and recovery feedstock.
Learn how the Pink Dot system works.
A simple educational hub for consumers, brands, venues, haulers, processors, fuel producers, material buyers, and CDR stakeholders.
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The core learning paths.
What the Pink Dot means.
Learn how the mark identifies approved materials, components, and site-specific instructions.
Explore label anatomy →Not one technology.
See how clean feedstock can route to compost, AD, gasification, HTC, HTL, pyrolysis, fuels, products, and CDR.
View pathways →Site-specific by design.
Local ordinances, facility specs, hauler rules, health standards, and product compatibility control what gets approved.
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Label designations
The Pink Dot version of simple disposal guidance.
Pink Dot BinPlace in Pink Dot bin at participating sites.Pink BagUse pink bag collection where bins are not yet converted.Check SiteFollow local signage, QR rules, or staff guidance.Back-of-House OnlyControlled streams such as FOG, prep waste, liquids, or industrial organics.Not Pink DotDo not place in Pink Dot bin unless site signage says otherwise.
The public does not need to understand conversion technology.
The package and site system should do the thinking. The person only needs to look for the Pink Dot and follow the visible instruction.