make products more sustainable

make packaging more sustainable

make forest products more sustainable

make chemicals more sustainable

make business more sustainable

We are a nonprofit that equips business with the science and resources to make products more sustainable.

Packaging

We believe that packaging systems can be developed to promote economic and environmental health through a sustainable flow of materials.

Forest Products

We believe it's possible to protect our forests and support a thriving forest products industry through informed, responsive corporate actions and innovation.

Chemicals

We believe products can be safer for people and ecosystems alike.

Advisory Services

We believe business can be a catalyst for sustainable transformation.

Eric DesRoberts continues his monthly series of facts and tidbits he’s uncovered during his research to better understand products and packaging. You can also check out his past Fun Facts here. 1. During the SPC Spring Meeting in Toronto last month, I was surprised to learn that about 1/3 of all food produced for human consumption is either wasted or lost. This equates to roughly … More →

May 14, 2012 by GreenBlue
The Next Decade: Bob Willard on “The Sustainability Advantage”
May 11, 2012 by Ashley Holmes
No More Trash But a Package of Fun
May 9, 2012 by Lance Hosey
The Responsible Business
May 7, 2012 by Adam Gendell
Thirsty for Sustainable Packaging
May 4, 2012 by GreenBlue
SPC Video Challenge Winners Announced
May 2, 2012 by Danielle Peacock
ReLoop: What is Single Stream Recycling?
April 30, 2012 by Theron Jourdan
From Trees to Paper: A Tour of a Paper Mill
April 27, 2012 by GreenBlue
A Day at the MRF

Upcoming Events

SPC Fall Members-Only Meeting 2012
September 10-11, 2012

Publications

Guidelines for Recycled Content in Paper and Paperboard Packaging

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