Frequently asked questions
FAQ Topics
Coupons
You can sign up at https://www.dixie.com/paper-plates-coupons. Additionally, you can look for coupons in your local newspapers and retailer's advertisements for offers that may be available throughout the year. Currently, Georgia-Pacific does not offer any discount coupons or free samples for our products via mail.
If you are having difficulties printing our coupon online, please make sure the browser you are using is supported and updated and that you have the most current version of JAVA installed. If that does not resolve the issue, please send an email to:[email protected]. Give them a few details of your print issues and they will help you resolve them.
Not at this time, however, you can save our coupons for later printing using the GCN Grocery Coupon Network app.
There is two-time print maximum per coupon.
A coupon can only be redeemed one time.
Print-at-home coupons from our brand site expire 30 days from when the coupon is printed.
Dixie Products
The Soak Proof Shield™ is a proprietary coating that complies with FDA regulations regarding products intended for food contact.
Bisphenol A (BPA) is not used in, nor is it intentionally added to, any of our products.
No, our products do not contain any wheat, rye, barley, oats or any of their by-products
All Dixie® and Dixie Ultra® products (paper bowls, cups and plates) and Vanity Fair–brand plates and bowls manufactured in Georgia-Pacific facilities are kosher certified by the Orthodox Union.
All of our products are proudly made in the USA and Canada.
The date on the package is the manufacturing date.
Our products can be used safely in a microwave for reheating food. However, the capabilities of the microwave, the type of food and reheating practices all vary, so we do not make any specific guarantees about the use of our plates and bowls in the microwave. We advise using caution when reheating in a microwave and to always follow the microwave manufacturer's directions.
Dixie Plates and Bowls
Most plastic wraps are now required to meet strict FDA standards for safe use in a microwave. Be sure to check that your plastic wrap container states that it is "microwave safe." Because microwaves heat food faster than plastic, make sure to leave space between the plastic wrap and food to prevent the wrap from melting. If you are concerned about using plastic wrap in the microwave, try using a paper towel to prevent splatter and contain moisture without the risk of melting.
Dixie plates may be recycled when clean and dry. So, when deciding whether to recycle or toss, remember—if you ate a dry, mess-free meal like a quick sandwich and chips, just dust off those crumbs and dispose of the plate in the recycling bin. If you ate a messy, saucy meal that left grease stains on the plate, then dispose of it in the trash. Be sure to check acceptance with your local recycling program.
We are no longer selling directly on our site, but you can continue to find our products at our retail partners, both online and in-store. Please visit our Store Locator page for more information.
Dixie Cups
Acceptance of paper cups in recycling programs is very limited due to the coating used on the interior to hold liquids and prevent leaks. Such facilities may or may not be available in your area.
In 2005, Georgia-Pacific discontinued the wall-mounted dispenser in favor of a new, dual-size cup dispenser. Our new dispenser fits both 3-oz and 5-oz cups and sits on a countertop or other flat surface. The new dual-size dispenser is available at major retailers and grocery chains.
Yes, our insulated Dixie® To Go cups keep cold beverages cold and hot beverages hot.
Yes, both sizes (12 oz and 16 oz) of Dixie® To Go cups fit under most single-serve coffee brewers.
No, our Dixie® To Go cups are made from paper with a polyethylene coating and contain approximately 80% cellulose fiber by weight.
Buying & Selling
To qualify as a wholesaler or distributor of Georgia-Pacific® products, you will need to regularly purchase multiple full trucks of our products at least once a month. If you meet this criteria, you can submit a request via our Contact Us page.
You can find a list of online and local retailers on our Store Locator page.
We are no longer selling directly on our site, but you can continue to find our products at our retail partners, both online and in-store. Please visit our Store Locator page for more information.
Sustainability
OK compost HOME is a certification offered by TÜV Austria, an internationally respected organization that offers certification of products as compostable. The OK compost HOME certification mark indicates that the item has been tested to
verify that it will break down in a safe and timely manner in a backyard compost pile.
Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)® is a respected organization that offers certification of products as compostable.
The BPI Certification process confirms that items will break down during the regular commercial composting process and will
not negatively impact compost quality.
No. Polystyrene foam is never used in Dixie® cups and plates.
We support U.S. landowners. Much of the wood we buy for use in Dixie® products comes from U.S. private and family
forest landowners.
While a significant amount of water flows through Georgia-Pacific’s mills systems, our paper making process allows for very little of that water to actually be consumed. Most of it is recycled and reused, then treated and discharged.
All trees are responsibly sourced and certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® Fiber Sourcing Standard, ensuring that sustainable forestry practices are followed.