Sustainable Solutions. Responsible

Transcription

1 Sustainable Solutions Responsible

2 You may notice we are doing things differently at Sealed Air. When it comes to our products and the environment, we look at the entire life cycle of our products because we believe it s the right thing to do. A Smarter Approach smartlife defined SMART Smart people making smart choices that help us, our customers and the world to grow responsibly. LIFE Our approach is to seek value throughout the entire life cycle.

3 Our SmartLife initiative is designed to educate and demonstrate how packaging can enhance sustainability through technology, innovation and design. This approach helps our customers make smarter decisions about the entire life cycle of their packaging materials. We all share the responsibility of making informed choices about the products and materials we generate. Let us be your partner in packaging. smartlife in action waste material efficiency energy efficiency carbon emissions sealed air Goal* Zero to landfill 10% reduction by % reduction by 2015 current status < 5% of plastic raw materials landfilled 4.2% reduction 13.3% reduction * Goal set 2006

4 practicing source reduction every day By focusing on providing maximum product protection with a minimum of packaging material, our 35 worldwide Packaging Design and Development Center locations eliminate over 2 million pounds of our customers excess packaging material annually. north america europe asia-pacific latin america Responsibility begins at the beginning. Our SmartLife approach begins with the sourcing and manufacturing of our products. Sealed Air has A Smarter Product is Born

5 made a significant effort to incorporate more recycled plastics and renewable content in our products. The same is true for the paper we use in our Jiffy mailers and our TigerPad kraft paper. Sealed Air has also made great strides in our manufacturing processes. Our active yield programs and internal recycling efforts have reduced waste of plastic scrap sent to landfills by more than 50% over the past seven years. And on a plant-by-plant basis, we are exploring ways to run more efficiently. smarter sourcing in action renewable resources Instapak RC45 foam, our latest foam formulation, uses a plant-based material that yields 25% renewable content in the finished product. sustainable forestry initiative Sealed Air paper products are sourced from pre- and postconsumer recycled paper and manufactured in SFI certified paper mills.

6 Smarter Packaging for Your Products distribution & transportation A B A B 1 trailer load of instapak instafill = 31 trailer loads of styrene peanuts 1 trailer load of Instapak Instafill Foam = 31 trailer loads of pre-expanded packaging 1 trailer load of instapak instafill = 31 trailer loads of styrene peanuts

7 Make an instant impact on your operation. Sealed Air is dedicated to reducing the carbon footprint of your operations. For example, many of our protective products expand their volume onsite, meaning it takes fewer fossil fuels to transport them to your door. smarter usage in action Our products are also renown for their superior protective qualities. You ll be able to package more with less material and eliminate the associated carbon impact of damage, return and replacement. making the grade Bubble Wrap brand Recycled Grade uses a minimum of 50% recycled material, is reusable and can be recycled through Sealed Air locations and at many independent recyclers. slim and trim Our new Korrvu Hybrid packaging offers the versatility of both suspension and retention packaging while shipping and storing flat, reducing transportation and storage costs.

8 A Smarter Solution Out of the Box Your product has arrived safely to your customer. Mission accomplished? Not quite. At Sealed Air, we believe there is still some work to be done, which is why we make it easy to responsibly dispose of our materials. Many of our materials can be recycled curbside in mixed streams. For those that cannot, we offer return programs at our collection facilities, where materials will be reclaimed

9 and reused. In communities with Waste-to-Energy processing facilities, our materials are converted into electricity for the local community. But no one says you have to dispose of our material most of our products can be reused again and again and again. smarter reclamation in action renewable PakNatural loose fill material is made from 95% non-food renewable materials. reusable Jiffy TuffGard Round Trip mailers are designed to be used twice, featuring two self-seal strips for both original and return product shipments.

10 Use the slide chart below to learn more about the benefits of our individual product lines. Look for the corresponding icons to learn how our products are a responsible part of every packaging solution: Reduce Material This product, which has highperformance protective qualities, allows the packager to use less material. Expands On-Site By shipping in a minimized state, this product reduces its carbon footprint by greatly reducing energy associated with transportation. Material Return This material can be returned to a designated Sealed Air facility for reclamation. Reuse This high-quality product can be reused multiple times without losing its protective qualities. Waste-to-Energy In communities where municipal Waste-to-Energy (WtE) processing facilities are available, this material can be used as a source of electricity for the local community. Contains Recycled Content This material contains a percentage of pre- or postconsumer content. Recyclable This material can be recycled curbside. Renewable This material is made entirely, or from a percentage, of renewable material. Smarter Product Benefits

11 Select a Sealed Air Product learn more Sealed Air Protective Packaging sealedairprotects.com SmartLife Initiative smartlifeinsights.com Sealed Air Corporate Citizenship sealedair.com/sustainability

12 Corporate Office: Sealed Air Corporation (US) 200 Riverfront Boulevard, Elmwood Park, NJ Reg. U.S. Pat. and TM Off. Sealed Air Corporation (US) All rights reserved. The 9 Dot Logo and Sealed Air are registered trademarks of Sealed Air Corporation (US). Printed in the U.S.A. D-92 9/11