Sustainability is a top priority for St. Johns Packaging

St. Johns Packaging is committed to developing sustainable and economically viable flexible packaging solutions that reduce food and plastic waste.

We strive to minimize the environmental impact and footprint of our manufacturing operations while continuously developing more environmentally friendly flexible packaging products.

100%
Of our PE wicket bags are recyclable*
33%
Of food produced worldwide is wasted every year
100%
Committed to sustainability

1/3 OF ALL FOOD PRODUCED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IS WASTED!

We are committed to fighting food waste and climate change

Plastic packaging is not the enemy. It requires less energy to manufacture compared to other packaging materials, it helps protect and preserve food, and provide safe products to consumers worldwide. Plastics are part of the solution!

But we must work together to minimize plastic waste and move to a circular economy

We are active members of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) , Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) and British Plastics Federation (BPF) , organizations supporting programs to improve end of life recovery for flexible packaging, including How2Recycle®, Materials Recovery For the Future and Hefty® Energybag® Program

SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING SOLUTIONS

Recyclable, bio-based, downgauging, recycled content, compostable or biodegradable and so much more… There are many alternatives and we can help you navigate this space and help you make the best decisions for your company and the environment

 

RECYCLABILITY: 

100% of our PE wicket bags are RECYCLABLE!*

Our bags are made of polyethylene film and can be recycled at collection bins outside major retailers, as well as curbside in many municipalities that accept such products

*Recyclable in municipalities that recuperate polyethylene bags.

 

They are also pre-qualified under the How2Recycle® program

We also offer recyclable mono-material laminated pouches!

 

SOURCE REDUCTION:

 

Our products allow companies to reduce material usage by downgauging, without compromising performance

 

 

RECYCLED CONTENT:

 

We can supply bags incoporating post-industrial recycled (PIR) and/or post-consumer recycled (PCR) content. Helping drive the need for recycled materials in the marketplace. More information here.

 

 

BIODEGRADABLE/COMPOSTABLE:

 

We are capable of manufacturing biodegradable and compostable products as end of life alternatives

 

 

RENEWABLE RESOURCES:

 

 

Bio-based content is also a possibility! We partner with companies who provide resins made from renewable materials to reduce our dependency on fossil fuels. These products also offer a lower carbon footprint compared to traditional bags. 

 

 

 

 St. Johns Packaging is also working towards a Zero Waste to landfill goal and to improve our energy efficiency:

  • Currently studying and quantifying the environmental impact of our products with a life cycle analysis to target specific aspects for improvement
  • We recycle our internal extrusion waste and use it to make more film
  • We work with partners who recycle our waste and make new products such as plastic lumber
  • We work hard to reduce our energy usage and improve efficiencies
  • We carry out an annual greenhouse gas assessment and an energy efficiency program