Pregis mailers receive SFI certification

Chicago-based protective packaging manufacturer Pregis says it has advanced the sustainability of its line of EverTec mailers with the introduction of paper certified to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) standard.

The company says choosing SFI provides an assurance that the Pregis supply chain supports environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments.

The certification ensures Pregis EverTec cushioned and noncushioned mailers are made with paper from trees grown in forests that meet stringent requirements to conserve water quality, biodiversity and wildlife habitats.

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Also, Pregis has added its EverTec mailers to its Inspyre brand portfolio, which is a brand member of 1% for the Planet, a nonprofit that accelerates and verifies environmental giving by facilitating donations to responsible charities. Through the nonprofit, Pregis donates 1 percent of Inspyre product revenues to support the Uzima Clean Water Mission, “exemplifying its dedication to the global community by making a charitable impact in concert with sustainable product design.”

“Our commitment to using SFI certifiably sourced paper in our EverTec mailers is a testament to our ongoing commitment to prioritizing sustainability across our portfolio,” Pregis Chief Sustainability Officer Ryan Wolcott says in a news release. “The incorporation of SFI-certified paper, as well as our new line of Pregis EverTec Inspyre mailers, are just the first new advancements we’ll be introducing in order to further our sustainability journey.”

Pregis says its EverTec mailers are robust yet lightweight packaging options that minimize material waste. They also lessen dependence on corrugated boxes and present a curbside recyclable option for consumers.