Clear Drop Mission

What is the mission of Clear Drop?

Clear Drop’s mission is to eliminate trash in all its forms and bridge the gap between everyday life and the recycling industry. We aim to create a "ZeroTrash" future by providing smart, seamless "pre-recycling" solutions that ensure waste materials

What is "Pre-Recycling"?

Pre-recycling is a new category of home waste management that focuses on preparing materials for recycling at the exact point they become waste—your home. Instead of sending bulky, loose materials to overwhelmed recycling facilities, our devices comp

Why was Clear Drop created?

Clear Drop was founded to fix a broken system where most waste, particularly soft plastics and organic materials, rarely gets recycled. Traditional recycling streams often cannot handle flexible plastics, leading to sorting machine jams and material

How does Clear Drop support a "ZeroTrash" lifestyle?

We provide user-friendly appliances designed to integrate into your daily routine, such as the Soft Plastic Compactor and Organics Collector. By using these devices, households can noticeably reduce their trash volume, prevent microplastic pollution,

Where does the waste go after it's processed?

We guarantee a closed-loop system by working with verified recycling partners in the U.S.. Compacted soft plastic blocks are shipped to facilities where they are transformed into durable new products like outdoor furniture, construction materials, an

Who is behind Clear Drop?

Clear Drop was founded by Ivan Arbouzov, an inventor driven by the vision of a future where recycling begins at home. Our team combines engineering, chemistry, and industrial design expertise to build a sustainable waste management ecosystem for a cl

I have a question or idea for improvement, how can I connect with Clear Drop®?

We’re thrilled to hear that you have ideas or questions! We truly appreciate feedback from people who care about improving the product. Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] - we’d love to hear from you and work together to make Cl

Where are Clear Drop's appliances manufactured?

Clear Drop is headquartered in McKinney, TX, where our R&D, Recycling, Business, Marketing, and Customer Support teams are based. Our SPC and OC devices are currently manufactured in China at a facility that follows strict quality and environmental s