While the global focus on sustainability has only recently become “vogue”, Package Development Company has long been a front runner in providing sustainable packaging solutions. Our company has indoctrinated our employees with the 8 R’s of Sustainable Packaging:

1.       Remove unnecessary packaging components

2.       Reduce packaging to be the right size to fit your product and graphic messaging

3.       Reuse packaging  via our stackable/nestable trays that can be used over and over again taking minimal storage space

4.       Recycle(able) materials used like R-PET offer unparalleled package clarity and performance

5.       Renewable sustainable materials are constantly being evaluated by Package Development and engineered for green packaging solutions

6.       Redesign is critical as we work closely with you to ensure that your packaging addresses your product size, graphic messaging and protective needs

7.       Revenue concerns are always top-of-mind as Package Development ensures the most competitive pricing available

8.       Read (education) is important as we stay abreast of the latest environmental initiatives to provide you with the most “Green” packaging solutions

With over 25 years experience in providing sustainable packaging solutions, Package Development has instituted such “Green” initiatives as:

·         Over 25 years experience in conversion of Recycled-PET

·         Expert in trapped blister packaging

·         Over 15 years experience in reducing heavy metals/volatile organic compounds in our printed materials

·         Development of reliable heat seal coatings for R-PET face seal blisters

·         Designed “direct on vinyl” printing minimizing internal printed materials and maximizing recyclability of plastic components

·         Exploration of organic based recycled paperboard and plastics

·         Use of state of the art/hydraulic driven machinery minimizing electrical energy consumption