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April 2019
Make an Earth Day Pledge
Earth Day marks a special event each year. Since the 1970s, people across America have been committing to protecting their environments and making it safer for the community. This annual event serves as a reminder [...]
Prepare for Earth Day: Ways to Reuse Corrugated Boxes
As Earth Day approaches on April 22nd, it’s a great time to turn some attention to living more sustainably. Finding sustainable solutions and ways to reduce waste is an international focus. Recycling is a popular [...]
March 2019
Pratt Sustainability Principles Part Three
Pratt is America’s 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world’s largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, with more than 8000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. We have a [...]
February 2019
Pratt Sustainability Principles Part Two
Pratt is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, with more than 8000 highly-skilled, green-collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. We have a [...]
Closed Loop Systems for Zero Waste Packaging Solutions
Several brands including Procter and Gamble Company, Unilever, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo recently announced their plan to participate in TerraCycle’s Loop Program that develops circular solutions for hard-to-recycle products and packaging. These companies have all agreed [...]
January 2019
Pratt Industries’ Sustainability Principles
Pratt Industries a leading provider of high-quality paper-based and other packaging solutions, has a history of and commitment to sustainable business practices. We back up that claim every day with unprecedented investment in innovative technology [...]
November 2018
November 15th is America Recycles Day
November is a great month to renew your commitment to reduce, reuse, recycle, and buy recycled! Did you know the national recycling rate has increased over the past 30 years to its current rate of [...]
July 2018
Pratt Industries Helps Customers Close the Loop
Close the Loop refers to giving used products new life – and a signature program at Pratt Industries. Thanks to innovative partnerships and a vast national network, we annually collect more than 2.2 million tons [...]
Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch Tours Pratt Industries Valparaiso
Our 100 percent recycled paper mill and adjacent box plant in Valparaiso, Indiana received a visit from Indiana’s Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch this week. Then Indiana Governor Mike Pence officially opened the mill in 2016 with [...]
June 2018
Paper-Based Packaging Industry Helps Educate Next-Generation Recyclers
In a world increasingly aware of the need to preserve our natural resources, paper-based packaging offers a renewable, recyclable, and sustainable solution. Through The Responsible Package® initiative, Pratt Industries works with allied companies and associations [...]