Sustainability

As we focus more attention on sustainability in our business, we rely on a straightforward interpretation of this concept to provide context for our efforts.

Contributing to a Sustainable Future

Arta Plast is committed to being a responsible corporate citizen. As part of that mandate, Arta Plast embraces the principle of sustainable development and continuously strives to manufacture packaging that is sustainable throughout its life cycle. Consequently, Arta has established the following sustainability objectives:

• Manufacture packaging that meets the intended function and performance criteria.
• Manufacture packaging that maximizes use of recycled and/or renewable energy resources and materials.
• Manufacture packaging that is sourced, produced and transported to maximize sustainability.
• In support of these objectives, Arta Plast carries out a multitude of activities including:
• Minimizing the use of source materials by:
• Minimizing package end-use product waste by:
• Recycling waste from manufacturing processes by:
• Establishing facility recycling programs.
• Reducing transportation impact by:
• Maximizing energy efficiency through:
• Reducing facility emissions by:
• Promoting sustainability initiatives through employee training and participation activities.
• Investing in new equipment that provides tighter process control and less scrap generation
• Manufacturing barrier materials that extend product shelf life
• Sending excess plastic waste for recycling
• Can, bottle and paper recycling in facilities
• Used battery and electronics disposal through reputable recyclers
• Optimizing orders for full truckload quantities
• Using rail when possible for raw materials
• Use of rigorous preventive maintenance programs to optimize machine efficiencies
• Plant and equipment upgrades to improve energy efficiency
• Energy conservation initiatives in plants and offices
• Complying with all applicable environmental laws and regulations
• Moving to lower-impact production processes where possible
• Use of emission control and reduction equipment
• Utilizing cooling water in closed loop systems
• Maintaining active environmental compliance committees at each production facility