SUSTAINABILITY: NOT JUST A WORD
Emerald Packaging offers the latest bio-based and hybrid films while ensuring compostable films meet the ASTM D6400 standard. If bio-polymers won’t work, we help our customers design recycle-ready packages. Our industry has recognized our commitment to sustainable packaging with multiple Flexible Packaging Association awards.
OUR PACKAGING PORTFOLIO

Standard
- Using standard/conventional hydrocarbon-based packaging materials
- Focus on right sizing packaging, down gauging films
- Application formats: Rollstock, Bags, SUPs

Recyclable
- 100% recyclable, surface and reverse printed polyethylene SUPs
- Substitutes for PET/PE laminated structures
- Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) content films
- Application formats: Rollstock, SUPs

Renewable
- Use of resin from a renewable, bio-based source such as corn starch, potato starch, sugar cane and/or other cellulose-based bio-films
- Application formats: Rollstock, SUPs

Compostable
- Using certified compostable films and materials (including adhesives)
- Accordance with ASTM6400 standards of compostability
- Application formats: Rollstock, SUPs
Walking the Talk:
Sustainability Legislation
INFLUENCING PACKAGING LEGISLATION
• Helped write amendments for the produce industry to grant Field Pack Produce and Salad Packaging exemptions from proposed CA SB-54 anti-plastics bill. Lobbied to defeat the bill when it did not protect produce packaging.
• Lobbying to increase funding to upgrade recycling systems. We’re one of the few packaging manufacturers to join the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR).
• Successfully helped pass laws in California defining biodegradability, mandating resin pellet containment and launching the store take-back program for plastic bags
• Working with state and local agencies to create laws to reduce plastic litter
THE PATH TO CIRCULARITY
• Work with us to create your recyclable packaging. Recyclable is the most scalable solution into the future.
• Ask us about the latest developments in compostable packaging
• Rely on our expertise to achieve source reduction by designing and manufacturing materials that reduce mass, volume and toxicity throughout your products lifecycle
• Get involved. We’re lobbying to save produce packaging in order to reduce food waste.
• Advocate for and help underwrite recycling system upgrades. Join APR.
