About our pillars
Our Pillars are how we translate our principles of sustainable packaging into action-focused engagement with our members. Each Pillar aims to help our Members meet their most pressing goals for sustainable packaging – whether with research into new materials, guidance on the evolving legislative landscape, Collaboratives focused on end markets, or the latest recovery technologies.
Education
Now more than ever, it’s important for SPC members to have up-to-date data to inform their packaging design and marketing strategies with accessible, inclusive educational resources.
Innovation
Some problems can only be solved using entirely new strategies.
With our members, we explore alternative ways to approach the package/product system.
Policy
The SPC does not lobby in favor of or against any specific legislation;
rather, we provide an objective perspective on policy’s implications for more sustainable packaging.
Packaging Design
Effective sustainable packaging needs a holistic packaging design strategy.
This means identifying opportunities for elimination or reduction, evaluating sourcing practices, optimizing for efficiency and transport, and working towards material health.
Recovery
A well-designed package isn’t headed for the landfill.
Considering the recovery infrastructure of both today and tomorrow, we help the packaging value chain find solutions for a package’s end-of-life.
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Greenblue Events
Greenblue events give all participants a seat at the table, present them with trustworthy and compelling information, and help them prioritize progress across the value chain over any one organization’s agenda.
Collaboratives
Collaboratives are opportunities for SPC members to work together on specific areas within sustainable packaging and translate their discussions into actionable outputs.
Resources
Explore our Guides, Case Studies, 101s, and Position Statements