As Plastipak grows, we keep the commitment to sustainability and industry gains in mind.

Engagement is important to Plastipak. By engaging the hearts and minds of associates, Plastipak creates unique and sustainable packaging solutions for its customers. Consumers and corporations alike must be engaged in order to sustain the planet's resources.

Such unified engagement has powerful, long-reaching effects. An enriching experience to begin with, participation in conservation initiatives also provides a source of pride and pleasure for the promise of greener futures it offers us all.

The Economic Environment

Plastipak strives to implement sound, sustainable business decisions while preserving the company's financial health. Sustainable business decisions ensure the company remains competitive. In this way, Plastipak can continue to develop strong relationships with its many stakeholders.

The Human Environment

Plastipak hires the best and the brightest people from diverse backgrounds, providing a safe workplace rich with opportunity. Plastipak empowers its associates to donate time and money to the communities in which Plastipak has a presence.

The Natural Environment

Throughout all areas of Plastipak, processes and procedures are implemented to preserve the earth's natural resources for today and tomorrow.

Our association with the following groups supports our sustainability initiatives:

NAPCOR (National Association for PET Container Resources)

This is a North American trade association dedicated to increasing the recycling of PET containers and communicating PET’s value as environmentally sustainable packaging.

Energy Star

Energy Star is a voluntary program through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that showcases the best in class energy practices.

ABIPET

Some Brazilian associates of Plastipak serve on the board of directors for ABIPET, a Brazilian organization for the PET industry that encourages collection and recycling of PET. We are committed to reducing the environmental effects of PET.

APR (Association of Post Consumer Plastic Recyclers)

The goal of APR is to increase the amount of plastic recycled in North America.