Sustainability

We Are Committed to Practicing Environmental Responsibility & Helping Retailers Reduce the Footprint of Their Packaging Programs

Examples of sustainable packaging, featuring brown kraft paper construction and reusable poly fabric

Examples of sustainable packaging, featuring brown kraft paper construction and reusable poly fabric

Sustainability

Sustainability in packaging can be a confusing topic. Even among regulators, opinions differ about which packaging is the most sustainable. For instance, some prohibit any use of plastic bags while others require reusable bags that are typically made of plastic.

There are no easy answers, but AnnJoy is dedicated to being an honest source of information about the environmental consequences of your packaging choices, and to helping you navigate the confusing array of state and local regulatory requirements.  We have terrific sourcing not only for paper but for natural fiber and synthetic woven reusable bags made from recycled and recyclable fibers. We are committed to offering you the latest in sustainable and reusable packaging, and are here to help you make product selections that reduce your organization’s environmental footprint and meet the growing and often confusing demands of regulators.

 

Pros and Cons of various reusable materials

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This chart shows the environmental impact of different packaging materials, listed from least environmental impact to most. This is a great starting point for a conversation on improving your brand’s packaging program to better meet your sustainability needs, so why not contact us today?

Moving Freight Responsibly

In keeping with our corporate commitment to practice environmental responsibility, AnnJoy has joined the SmartWay Transport Partnership, a U.S. EPA-led program designed to help businesses move goods in the cleanest, greenest way possible.

As a SmartWay partner, AnnJoy will measure, benchmark and improve the carbon efficiency of our goods shipments on an annual basis and will ship as much freight as possible with SmartWay registered carriers that share our sustainability goals.

Since 2004, SmartWay has helped its partners save 336 million barrels of oil.