Crazy Dad’s makes patented silicone scraper spatulas that pull the last food from hard-to-reach cans, jars and containers, along with smaller CatSpat tools sized for cat-food cans. Based in western Pennsylvania, the company focuses on reducing food waste and making cans cleaner for recycling, with dishwasher-safe, food-grade silicone designs built for specific container shapes.
Clearly Clean Products, LLCSince 2007, Clearly Clean Products has developed and manufactured recyclable PET food packaging, best known for its patented Roll Over-Wrap™ Tray. Made in the USA, the Frackville-based company engineered the tray’s rolled edge to run on high-speed processing equipment while reducing film tears and material use. Its packaging innovation has earned both an AmeriStar Award and a DuPont Packaging Award, and the company operates manufacturing sites in Pennsylvania and North Carolina.FRACKVILLE, PA
Blazer Brand LLCFounded in 2015 by brothers Justin and Quinten Blazer, Pittsburgh-based Blazer Brand makes durable tools for keeping trash contained and recycling more practical. Its flagship Strong Strap is a U.S.-made stretch latch for outdoor garbage cans, while the newer blubag replaces disposable plastic recycling bags with a reusable alternative. The company also supports waste professionals and other businesses with product integration and online scaling services.326199PITTSBURGH, PA
GoGo StikFounded in August 2015 after inventor Alec Beaton set out to solve the everyday nuisance of dog-waste pickup, GoGo Stik makes no-touch pet cleanup tools and Dootie Bags that keep hands and scoopers clean. The company’s bag-mounted GoGo Stik scooper was developed with input from Beaton’s own canine companions and is assembled and warehoused in Cortland, New York. Pooch Approved Products, USA also makes pet-care wipes and plant-based waste bags for quick cleanup at home or on walks.CORTLAND, NY
Steril-Sil Company, LLCSince Edward A. Stiller founded it in 1938, Steril-Sil has been known for rethinking how foodservice operations handle silverware. The Pennsylvania manufacturer still makes its equipment in the U.S.A., carrying forward the original silverware cylinder and the later E1 System for commercial kitchens and foodservice operations.BOWMANSVILLE, PA