A ThermoPod is a "green," temperature-control, mailer that is biodegradable.
The outer surface of the ThermoPod mailer consists of a biodegradable film that is also waterproof. The inner surface of the ThermoPod mailer is a biodegradable film (substrate) that is permeable.
Sandwiched between the inner biodegradable film (substrate), and sealed on all sides, is a proprietary, biodegradable, pad made from re-cycled, purified, ground-up (flocked) textiles, to which super-absorbent powders (for the absorption of spills), and antimicrobial powders (for the prevention of contamination in case of rupture for such products as blood or vaccines, etc.) have been added during manufacture.
The antimicrobials are programmed to expire, after a desired length of time, to allow for the eventual, natural, degradation/biodegradability of the ThermoPod mailer.
The outer surface of the ThermoPod pad is encompassed with a water-proof, biodegradable film or paper, sealed on two (or three) sides and is double-sealed, with pressure-sensitive, biodegradable tape, at the top, for safety and to prevent tampering.
The ThermoPod pad serves six vital purposes: 1) Insulation; 2) padding/cushioning; 3) absorption; 4) antimicrobial action; 5) biodegradability and; 6) cost efficiency.
Savings are realized in terms of a) initial cost, as opposed to a foam-lined box; b) set-up/fulfillment labor expenses; c) storage space, with attendant costs and; d) in-bound and out-bound freight charges.
The ThermoPod mailer replaces current paper mailers, lined with plastic bubble-wrap, which have extremely limited cushioning, no absorption properties, no antimicrobial properties and practically no temperature-control value.
The ThermoPod also replaces the more expensive foam, or foam-lined, boxes used for shipping temperature-sensitive products such as medical samples, pharmaceuticals, chocolates, etc. Just as the ThermoPod mailer may be used as a stand-alone shipper, it may also be used as an internal package that maintains a properly cold temperature in a larger, non-refrigerated box.
The insulation properties of the ThermoPod mailer are roughly equivalent to one inch of foam, thus, allowing for the savings of second-day shipping as opposed to the cost of overnight priority freight/delivery charges.
As with the ThermoPod, the phase-change materials (refrigerants/gel packs) used in the ThermoPod mailer are also biodegradable and, thereby, result in an entire shipping system that is, at once, cost effective, environmentally friendly, and socially responsible.
The ThermoPod can be made virtually any size and customized as to printing, logos, colors, etc.
Pricing is determined by size and volume. For customized ThermoPods, there is a one-time, set-up charge. Normal delivery time is ten days to two weeks.
For orders, additional information or answers to your questions, please feel free to contact me at the following address:
Drayton Miller, Ph.D.
President/CEO
Miller Technologies International
3928 McGregor Court
Mobile, AL 36608
Tel: (251) 343-9101
Fax: (251) 259-5485
Cell: (251) 583-1033
E-mail: dgm517@comcast.net
Website: www.millertechintl.com
