Pratt Industries is proud to support the Captain Planet Foundation, an organization devoted to teaching children environmental awareness. As a presenting sponsor at this year’s Gala Event, Pratt is happy to announce a successful and educational evening was had by all. And how could it not be a success, with the likes of environmental leaders …
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Recycling Obstacles & Tips for Recycling Success
What makes a person recycle? Is it a learned behavior turned habit set by example? Is it something we do to avoid green guilt? Or perhaps in some cases it’s an act for economic gain. Whatever the reason, the important thing is that people continue to recycle so we can continue to protect some of …
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Product Spotlight: Cardboard Lawn Bag Funnel
Our cardboard lawn bag funnel for paper bags is this week’s product feature! As the remaining autumn leaves fall, it’s time for that final yard cleanup. Help make the job easier by using a leaf funnel to hold leaf bags open. Plastic leaf bag holders are also an option, but tend to be large and bulky …
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Recycling Success from America Recycles Day
Pratt Industries is happy to report recycling successes for various sponsored events this past America Recycles Day, November 15. One of the larger events took place at the 9th Annual Highland Jazz and Blues Festival in Shreveport’s Columbia Park. Great music, eclectic food and arts and crafts brought people in from around the Ark-La-Tex. Pratt Industries …
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Sustainable Holiday Tips
Help the environment this holiday season with these sustainable holiday tips! Recycle E-waste Are you contemplating buying a computer for that special someone – your spouse, your son or daughter who is going to school next year – replacing an older model? Make sure that you’re helping the environment by recycling this large producer of …
Pratt Industries America Recycles Day Event Calendar
Pratt Industries will be hosting several events in honor of America Recycles Day which is November 15th. If you don’t see one listed for your area, please visit AmericaRecyclesDay.org for a complete listing. Atlanta, GA: City of College Park GA ARD event at Woodward Academy will include presentations to students about resource recovery. Atlanta, GA: …
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Final Challenge: Start an Office Recycling Program
As a conclusion to our America Recycles Day blog series, we pose a final challenge, to implement an office recycling program. When people are asked if they recycle, the amount of hands that go up is increasing. One of the ways that we can help increase the amount of recyclers and get the habit started is to …
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Staten Island Back In Production After Superstorm Sandy
Our Staten Island operations may have taken a heavy hit from Superstorm Sandy last week – but the good news is that no Pratt employee living in the affected areas was injured despite widespread destruction. “We’re so thankful for that,” said CEO Brian McPheeley. “Some of our team lost power or had damage to their houses …
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Product Spotlight: 100% Recycled Corrugated Boxes
PrattPlus.com is happy to feature our line of packaging boxes made from 100% recycled paper in inventory with next day delivery to your door, direct from the mill. Made from 100% recycled materials, our performance-based packaging is the perfect solution to reducing paper weights without giving up performance characteristics. From cube boxes, flat boxes and long …
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Recycling Challenge #3: Know Your Recyclable Materials: Paper
So far, as part of our America Recycles Day blog series, we’ve challenged you to familiarize yourself with your local recycling programs, and learn the ins and outs of recycling plastic. This week we take you through the process of recycling paper. As the world’s largest, privately-held 100% recycled paper and packaging company, it’s a …
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