Why is Sustainability Important in our Industry?
Consumer awareness of, and familiarity with, sustainability continues to grow, reaching an all-time high of 79% in 2015
SOURCE: Hartman Group - Sustainability: Transparency 2015 report
22% of consumers say that minimal/ecofriendly packaging is important
SOURCE: Hartman Group - Sustainability: Transparency 2015 report
A recent study by Trucost found that substituting plastics with other materials that perform the same function comes at a net environmental cost of about 4 to 1. The inherent material efficiency of plastic allows it to perform the same function with less environmental impact.
How MRP Stays Sustainable
Reduced Energy Consumption
100% of our Plattsburgh energy supply is renewable hydroelectric
- All-electric injection molding machines
- Renewable energy chiller
- Energy efficient air compressors
- High-output, motion sensor fluorescent lighting fixtures
- Energy efficient exterior lighting
Reduce electrical consumption by 5% each year
Sustainability through innovative process, design & development
- Design of lighter weight closures to reduce material
- Produce recyclable closures
- Linerless cap innovation
Incorporate cost savings into all new products and processes utilizing more efficient designs and materials
Scrupulous attention to our waste stream
- Utilization of closed loop regrind
- Reduce scrap
- Recycling of resin and corrugate
- Customer pallet pooling programs
- Recycle liner cores
- Reuse color buckets
- Paper and bottle recycling
- Eliminated landscaping chemicals