Greif’s Paper Packaging and Services (PPS) business has announced two significant investments in its recycling operations to support its growth strategy in sustainable paper packaging solutions. A new 81,000-square-foot paper recycling facility for collecting, processing, and baling has opened in Florence, Kentucky, bringing Greif’s total number of recycling facilities across North America to 19. In addition, Greif has more than doubled the size of its paper fiber recycling plant in Nashville, Tennessee, to enhance efficiency and support accelerated growth. The expanded facility covers a floor space of 72,000 square feet. Both plants are located in areas where demand for a collection of waste fiber and the supply of recycled paper and board is experiencing continued growth.

We use fresh fibers from responsibly managed forests in our products. Fresh fibers provide exceptional strength per unit weight, allowing us to meet a certain specification while reducing material use. Smart fiber utilization means using just the right amount of fiber for each type of paper and board. Our development center labs work both independently and alongside customers to develop optimal packaging in terms of performance and weight. "Fiber efficiency is all about precision – delivering exactly what’s needed to meet high performance standards by optimizing fiber usage." Erika Toresson Nygårds, Project manager/Product development at Billerud. Lightweight packaging offers multiple advantages. Less use of material and lower transport weight reduces the carbon footprint. Packaging producers and buyers achieve a lower total cost of packaging while saving the planet’s resources. A low packaging weight also makes it easier for warehouse staff, store workers and consumers to handle the product.

Winpak Ltd. proudly announces its exceptional achievement in the 2023 Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) assessment. With an outstanding score of A-, Winpak reaffirms its vision to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet by addressing climate-related challenges and fostering a greener future. “Our A- score places us in the CDP leadership category and in the top 18% of disclosers for plastic product manufacturing”, said Phillip Crowder, Winpak’s Director of Corporate Sustainability. “This leadership level is a testament to the hard work of every member of our organization and our collective efforts to make a positive impact on the planet. Congratulations to all our dedicated employees on this outstanding accomplishment. Together, we are making a difference!”