Sonoco’s EnviroCan® with a Metal Bottom Receives Pre-qualification for How2Recycle® Labeling
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Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON) has received pre-qualification for How2Recycle® 'Check Locally' label for its EnviroCan® Metal Bottom rigid paper container. The product features a container body made of 100% recycled fiber (90% post-consumer) and a steel bottom, combining sustainability with product safety.
According to a Life Cycle Assessment, recycling this container has a 23.5% lower global warming potential compared to landfilling steel. The metal bottom is made of steel, which sees over 70 million tons of scrap recycled at domestic mills annually, with more than 80% of steel products produced from recycled materials.
The How2Recycle label provides clear recycling instructions for US and Canadian consumers, representing Sonoco's commitment to developing sustainable packaging solutions. The EnviroCan Metal Bottom is available in various sizes for different packaging needs, from snack containers to industrial packages.
Positive
- Pre-qualification received for How2Recycle® labeling, enhancing product marketability
- Product demonstrates 23.5% lower global warming potential compared to landfilling
- Container made of 100% recycled fiber, with 90% from post-consumer resources
- Steel bottom component utilizes highly recyclable material (>80% recycling rate)
Negative
- None.
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HARTSVILLE, S.C., Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonoco Products Company (“Sonoco”) (NYSE: SON), a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, has received pre-qualification to carry the How2Recycle® ‘Check Locally’ label for its EnviroCan® Metal Bottom rigid paper container. The EnviroCan paper container body is made of
The widely recognized How2Recycle on-pack label guides consumers with clear instructions for recycling at their location and demonstrates Sonoco’s ongoing efforts to develop innovative, sustainable packaging solutions for customers and consumers worldwide.
“Securing the pre-qualification for the EnviroCan Metal Bottom is the result of years of data and evidence collection as well as collaboration with recyclers,” said Sabrina Dixon-Ridges, Director of Global Operational Sustainability at Sonoco.
“With the How2Recycle pre-qualification, the EnviroCan solution meets customers’ performance expectations while providing quantifiable sustainable improvements,” said Scott Byrne, Vice President of Global Sustainability at Sonoco. “It’s a smart, reliable choice for brand owners to meet their sustainability goals and help drive the circular economy forward.”
According to a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) commissioned by Sonoco, recycling a paper container with a steel bottom end has
How2Recycle is North America’s most prominent standardized label system that allows companies to accurately communicate the recyclability of packaging. The on-pack labeling was created to provide consistent and transparent recycling information for US and Canada consumers.
"We're always proud to see that the collaboration and hard work of How2Recycle member companies can result in upgrades to a packaging format and a material's recyclability," said Paul Nowak, Executive Director of GreenBlue, parent nonprofit of How2Recycle. "With this effort, Sonoco is advancing sustainable packaging by not only improving the recyclability of their packaging but also ensuring that its product’s disposal instructions are easily understood by consumers.”
From convenient, on-the-go snack containers to bulk industrial packages, the EnviroCan Metal Bottom is available in a variety of sizes to showcase and carry products. To learn more about the EnviroCan® Metal Bottom or any of Sonoco’s sustainable rigid paper packaging solutions, visit sonoco.com/rigidpapercontainers.
About Sonoco
With net sales of approximately
About How2Recycle
Launched in 2012, How2Recycle is the leading on-pack disposal label program in the United States and Canada, comprising over 800 members and issuing labels for hundreds of thousands of packaging products. A project of the environmental nonprofit GreenBlue, How2Recycle simplifies the recycling process by providing clear, standardized instructions that help consumers get more materials into the recycling bin.
How2Recycle was developed by a Sustainable Packaging Coalition working group to offer consumers accessible and consistent on-pack disposal instructions. It has since become the most recognizable recycling label in North America. To determine a material’s recyclability, How2Recycle uses national data, evaluating factors such as applicable law, access to collection, sortation, technical reprocessability, and end markets. The program has set a new standard for on-pack disposal instructions and is driving industry leadership in sustainable packaging and consumer education across the supply chain.
Contact: Roger Schrum
843-339-6018
roger.schrum@sonoco.com
