Who We Are

The Sustainable Packaging Coalition^® (SPC) is an industry working group dedicated to a more robust environmental vision for packaging. Through strong member support, an informed and science-based approach, supply chain collaborations and continuous outreach, we endeavor to build packaging systems that encourage economic prosperity and a sustainable flow of materials.

The SPC is a project of GreenBlue®, a nonprofit that equips business with the science and resources to make products more sustainable.

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Project News

Inks, Coatings, and Adhesives

This Industry Leadership Committee studies the sustainability considerations relevant to inks, coatings, and adhesives.

Latest Work

Packaging Design for Sustainability

Now live: Packaging Design for Sustainability, the newest design resource for sustainable packaging. Jointly developed by the SPC and Éco Entreprises Québec. Visit sustainablepackdesign.com and innovate your way to a better packaging design.

Events

SPC June Open Forum - The Impacts of China's "Green Fence" on Plastics Recycling
Patty Moore of Moore Recycling Associates Inc. will discuss the implications of China's "Green Fence" on plastic recycling in the U.S.
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SPC Fall Members Meeting 2013
October 7-8: Join us in St. Petersburg, Florida for this year's SPC Fall Members Meeting!

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Featured Projects

COMPASS – Comparative Packaging Assessment

COMPASS® is online design assessment software that allows packaging professionals to compare the environmental impacts of their package designs using a life cycle approach. Read More...

Essentials of Sustainable Packaging Curriculum

The curriculum covers the fundamentals of a systems approach to packaging, environmental information on packaging materials, case studies of design innovations, and much more. Customized, on-site courses are available. Read More...

How2Recycle Label

The How2Recycle Label was initiated by GreenBlue's Sustainable Packaging Coalition to harmonize communication from industry to consumers on the recyclability of a package. The How2Recycle Label has successfully completed the Soft Launch, and the Full Launch is underway. We are looking for additional participants now! Read More...