Millions of Americans celebrated Earth Day last week – and Pratt Industries employees were no exception – getting involved in everything from tree planting to educating school children about better care for the planet to handing out recycled shopping bags at farmers’ markets. They even helped Smokey the Bear educate youngsters about safeguarding state parks. “Pratt Industries is devoted to …
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Pratt Industries has joined forces with The Home Depot to give our men and women in uniform a little reminder of home – by enlisting in a program that collects and sends supplies to deployed soldiers in hotspots like Afghanistan and beyond. The program is run by HeroBox, a non-profit organization that’s been providing both …
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It’s never too late for some good news – which is exactly what Pratt Industries and our friends at Southern Champion Tray were able to spread this past Christmas for needy children. Southern Champion, a leading manufacturer of paperboard packaging in the US and abroad, generously helps fund Operation Christmas Child – part of the …
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The Pratt paper mill in Shreveport, La., is spearheading efforts to help local businesses and residents both conserve water AND protect the environment. At the request of city leaders, Pratt is testing the viability of using “gray water” – or treated wastewater – to help cool machinery and hydraulic systems at the mill, thereby eliminating …
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Pratt’s Staten Island GM Jay Hennessey knows a thing or two about making some of the packaging industry’s best 100 percent recycled paper – but he also knows about saving lives. Which is why Jay was recently honored for his heroics as a volunteer fireman when he and two of his fellow company members rescued …
Pratt was once again a proud featured sponsor of the annual Iredell Statesville Community Enrichment Back to School Bash, which donates free and much- needed clothing and school supplies for children who are in need of support. The event takes place in Mooresville, NC., near Statesville where Pratt has a large box-making plant. At the …
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Pratt Industries believes in giving back to the communities in which we live and work…but we also believe in giving back to the communities in which our customers live and work. That’s why we were so proud to join The Home Depot Canada as the company launched its inaugural Foundation Gala dinner in Toronto to …
Earth day is coming up on April 22nd and there are many ways to celebrate to show your support for the environment. On April 22, 1970, the first official Earth Day, an estimated 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks, and classrooms to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment and show their commitment to protecting …
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 …
More than 100,000 New Yorkers flocked to the Big Apple’s annual NEW GREEN CITY event last week – and Pratt Industries was on hand to help educate residents and businesses alike about the benefits of recycling. Hank Levin, Pratt’s NYC General Manager Recycling Division, said the company’s aim was to show its commitment to partnering with the private and …
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