🌿 Sustainability Overview
Gnarly Nutrition, based in Eugene, Oregon, has pioneered the use of 100% recyclable steel cans for protein powders and BCAAs, offering a zero-waste alternative to traditional plastic tubs. Steel Can Innovation Gnarly packages their protein powders and BCAA supplements in steel cans that can be recycled infinitely without quality degradation. Steel Packaging Benefits: ♻️ Infinitely recyclable - Never loses quality 🗑️ Zero waste - Closes the loop completely 🛡️ Superior protection - Better than plastic 🌍 Lower carbon - Recycling uses 60% less energy 💪 Durable - Won’t crack or break Why Steel Matters Steel is the most recycled material on Earth, with over 70% recycling rates compared to only 9% for plastics.
Gnarly Nutrition, based in Eugene, Oregon, has pioneered the use of 100% recyclable steel cans for protein powders and BCAAs, offering a zero-waste alternative to traditional plastic tubs.
Steel Can Innovation
Gnarly packages their protein powders and BCAA supplements in steel cans that can be recycled infinitely without quality degradation.
Steel Packaging Benefits:
- ♻️ Infinitely recyclable - Never loses quality
- 🗑️ Zero waste - Closes the loop completely
- 🛡️ Superior protection - Better than plastic
- 🌍 Lower carbon - Recycling uses 60% less energy
- 💪 Durable - Won’t crack or break
Why Steel Matters
Steel is the most recycled material on Earth, with over 70% recycling rates compared to only 9% for plastics.
Environmental Advantages:
- Recycling rate: 70%+ (vs 9% plastic)
- Energy savings: 60% less than virgin production
- Infinite lifecycle: Can be recycled endlessly
- Magnetic separation: Easy to sort at facilities
- Market demand: Always valuable for recycling
Premium Athlete Nutrition
Gnarly creates performance-focused nutrition designed by and for endurance athletes, with the planet in mind.
Product Line:
- Whey Protein (in steel cans)
- Vegan Protein (in steel cans)
- BCAAs (in steel cans)
- Performance Greens
- Hydration Mixes
- Recovery Formulas
Gnarly Standards:
- 🏔️ Athlete-tested - Real-world performance
- 🧪 NSF Certified - Third-party verified
- 🏅 Informed Sport - Banned substance tested
- 🚫 Non-GMO - Clean ingredients
- 🌾 Real food based - Whole food ingredients
Outdoor Athlete Commitment
Founded by outdoor enthusiasts in Eugene, Oregon, Gnarly understands that athletes depend on healthy environments.
Mission Alignment:
- 🏔️ Protect playgrounds - Environmental stewardship
- ♻️ Sustainable packaging - Steel over plastic
- 🌲 1% for the Planet - Give back to nature
- 🚴 Active lifestyle - Walk the talk
- 🌍 Leave it better - Positive impact
Performance + Planet
Gnarly proves that peak athletic performance and environmental responsibility aren’t mutually exclusive.
Dual Focus:
- 💪 Performance nutrition - Results-driven formulas
- ♻️ Sustainable packaging - Steel cans
- 🧪 Clean ingredients - What you need, nothing you don’t
- 🏆 Certified quality - NSF + Informed Sport
- 🌍 Planet-conscious - Every decision counts
How to Recycle Steel Cans
Gnarly’s steel cans are accepted in all curbside recycling programs nationwide.
Recycling Instructions:
- Finish your Gnarly product
- Rinse can if desired (not required)
- Place in curbside recycling bin
- Can is magnetically sorted at facility
- Melted down and becomes new steel
- Process repeats infinitely
National Distribution
Available through outdoor retailers, supplement stores, and online platforms.
Where to Buy:
- Gnarly.com (direct)
- REI
- Whole Foods Market
- Amazon
- Independent bike/run shops
- Gyms and fitness centers
The Gnarly Difference
Gnarly chose steel cans when they realized performance athletes care deeply about protecting the environments where they train and compete.
Eugene, Oregon performance nutrition in 100% recyclable steel cans - for athletes who care about the planet.
Contact Information
Email: hello@gnarly.com