It is easy to sort and simplify plastic wrappers and other soft plastics with this Soft Plastic Compactor by Clear Drop. Showcasing at CES 2026, this plastic compactor is a patented home appliance, designed to prepare soft plastics for recycling the moment they are discarded.
You don’t have to battle with the guilt of sending plastic directly to the landfill; you can get it sorted by pre-recycling plastic at home with the reliable Soft Plastic Compactor. The appliance accepts a wide variety of materials, from shopping bags, bubble wrap, food wrappers, stretch wrap, zip-lock bags, to shipping packaging with ease. Once the loose plastics are in, the compactor compresses them to 1/10th of their original volume. These loose, flexible packets are then turned into thick and uniform blocks, ready to be recycled by Clear Drop’s verified recycling partners in the U.S.
The Soft Plastic Compactor has a capacity of 6.33 gallons and produces 3 lbs of recyclable waste per month, thanks to its patented block-forming system, which compresses soft plastic ten times more effectively than storing it in loose bags. The appliance is easy to use; simply plug in the compactor and turn it on by pressing and holding ‘lock.’ To keep it activated, hold ‘lock’ and ‘start’ together. Next, feed the device soft plastics and repeat if needed.
Now, let the device form a plastic block using heat. Once the block cools down, it is ready for recycling. You can mail the block directly to Clear Drop. From there, it goes to a certified recycling facility in the United States, like Frankfurt Plastics, Indiana, to be sorted, shredded, and turned into raw material, giving plastic a new life.
The device consumes 3.3 kWh of average electricity for one block per month. Clear Drop Soft Plastic Compactor is the safest, compact, hassle-free, and environmentally friendly way to dispose of soft plastic. Clear Drop provides free shipping throughout the U.S. Their subscribers can get it for $200 down payment only at a subscription fee of $50 for 24 months. According to Access Newswire, the company will host live SPC demonstrations, including video demonstrations for a firsthand experience. You can check the Clear Drops website for more details.
