{"id":5155,"date":"2025-02-04T06:39:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-04T11:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=5155"},"modified":"2025-02-04T06:39:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T11:39:04","slug":"sonocos-envirocan-pre-qualifies-for-how2recycle-labelling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=5155","title":{"rendered":"Sonoco\u2019s EnviroCan pre-qualifies for How2Recycle labelling"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Sonoco\u2019s EnviroCan Metal Bottom is available in various sizes. Credit: viewimage\/Shutterstock. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Sonoco\u2019s EnviroCan Metal Bottom rigid paper container has been pre-qualified to carry the How2Recycle \u2018Check Locally\u2019 label.<\/p>\n

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The company claims that EnviroCan paper container body is made of 100% recycled fiber, with 90% derived from post-consumer resources, balancing responsible sourcing with safety. The metal bottom end is crafted from recycled steel.<\/p>\n

The How2Recycle label provides consumers with clear recycling instructions and showcases Sonoco\u2019s efforts in developing eco-friendly packaging for global customers.<\/p>\n

A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) commissioned by the company reveals that recycling a paper container with a steel bottom end can reduce global warming potential by 23.5% compared to landfilling steel.<\/p>\n

This is primarily due to the reduction in mining for new iron ore. Steel is not only the world\u2019s most recycled material, but also a significant component in reducing environmental impact.<\/p>\n

How2Recycle enables companies to convey the recyclability of their packaging precisely. The system was designed to offer transparent information to consumers in the US and Canada.<\/p>\n

Sonoco Global Sustainability vice-president Scott Byrne said: \u201cWith the How2Recycle pre-qualification, the EnviroCan solution meets customers\u2019 performance expectations while providing quantifiable sustainable improvements.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a smart, reliable choice for brand owners to meet their sustainability goals and help drive the circular economy forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sonoco notes that the EnviroCan Metal Bottom is available in various sizes.<\/p>\n

GreenBlue is the parent company of How2Recycle, their executive director, Paul Nowak, said: \u201cWith this effort, Sonoco is advancing sustainable packaging by not only improving the recyclability of their packaging but also ensuring that its product\u2019s disposal instructions are easily understood by consumers.\u201d<\/p>\n

In January 2025, Sonoco unveiled its plans<\/a> to open its first global capability centre in Hyderabad, India.<\/p>\n

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