America Recycles Day is annually celebrated in November, but at Pratt Industries, recycling is always top of mind. We are proud to partner with local communities, municipalities and businesses to help educate, encourage and enable good recycling habits. From classrooms to boardrooms, Pratt Recycling is ready to assist with your sustainability and zero waste objectives …
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A national initiative of Keep America Beautiful, America Recycles Day is celebrated on November 15 to educate individuals on the importance of recycling. As a company that manufactures 100% recycled containerboard that is used to produce our sustainable packaging solutions, Pratt Industries celebrates America Recycles Day in order to bring attention to recycling and its …
Pratt Industries Wapakoneta Mill Manager, is interviewed as follows in their article, “Meet the Leaders of Paper Recycling Innovation:”
Pratt’s sponsored “Manhattan Paper Challenge” contest had its 2nd quarter awards event on Friday, February 7, 2020. In an effort to increase recycling rates in New York City, the Manhattan Paper Challenge allows Manhattan’s 12 community boards to compete for monetary awards based on which had the highest year-over-year increase in recycling rate. It was …
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In recognition of America Recycles Week that was celebrated earlier this month, Pratt Industries’ editors interviewed Shawn State, the president of Pratt Recycling, about Pratt’s role in recycling and the strategic value it has to the entire company. Read this to find out why Pratt Recycling is one of the most pre-eminent companies in the U.S. …
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Pratt Industries and The Manhattan Borough President’s Office Launch a Year-Long “Manhattan Paper Challenge” Contest to Increase Paper Recycling Manhattan Community Boards Compete For Monetary Awards Each Quarter, As Well As A Year-End Award. Pratt Industries, America’s largest 100% recycled packaging company, is providing $75,000 in cash prizes to Manhattan’s Community Boards to spur …
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On April 22nd, we celebrated Earth Day. This annual event started back in the 1970s and has made a positive impact on the environment. Earth Day has catapulted public awareness of the environment and action to commit to sustainability that has led to important legislation that can help the planet’s resources sustains for generations to …
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Several brands including Procter and Gamble Company, Unilever, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo recently announced their plan to participate in TerraCycle’s Loop Program that develops circular solutions for hard-to-recycle products and packaging. These companies have all agreed to distribute more products in reusable packaging in place of their current one-time-use, disposable packaging. The goal of Loop is …
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November is a great month to renew your commitment to reduce, reuse, recycle, and buy recycled! Did you know the national recycling rate has increased over the past 30 years to its current rate of 34%? The paper recycling rate is even higher! In 2017, 65.8 percent of the paper consumed in the U.S. was recovered for …
Close the Loop refers to giving used products new life – and a signature program at Pratt Industries. Thanks to innovative partnerships and a vast national network, we annually collect more than 2.2 million tons of recyclable materials. Doing so not only extends the reach of our sustainable practices, it helps our customers achieve their …
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