Emerald Means Green
Emerald Packaging is committed to sustainable practices throughout our organization. That’s why the state of California certified us as a Green Business, the only flexible packaging manufacturer to earn the honor. This certification assures that our facilities and operations comply with rigorous environmental regulations in the areas of waste, energy, water, pollution prevention and air quality.
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
• Color matching technology uses thermal oxidation to eliminate 99% of CO2 emissions
• Automation of processes prevents over mixing of chemicals and solvents
• Variable speed air compressor units match use to need
CONSERVATION
• Solar panel installations at our two plants will cut our emissions by the equivalent of more than 47 million pounds of coal burned over 25 years
• Drip irrigation and drought resistant landscaping conserve water
• Highly efficient lighting with motion sensors reduces energy use in our facilities
DISTRIBUTION
• Strategic use of back haul and block-chain trucking technology improves efficiency
• Right sizing packaging and boxes maximizes loads and reduces carbon footprint
• Consolidation of regional shipments ensures maximum loads
ZERO WASTE GOAL
• Recycle, reuse or reclaim 99% of ink, corrugated, plastic scrap and pallets
• Reusable plastic cores and pallets eliminate wood/paper products
• Extensive ink work-off initiative slashes ink waste
• Solvent recycling system captures and recycles 100% of cleaning solvents
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY
• Helped draft California legislation defining biodegradable packaging
• Helped create the law to keep resin pellets out of the marine environment
• Worked on legislation requiring single-use packaging be recycled by 2030
• Member of ASTM D20 committee creating standards for biodegradable packaging
• Advocate investment in recycling systems through Association of Plastic Recyclers
