The Sustainable Packaging Coalition is a membership-based collaborative that believes in the power of industry to make packaging more sustainable. As the leading voice on sustainable packaging, we are passionate about creating packaging that is good for people and good for the environment.

 

 

How2Recycle is a standardized labeling system that clearly communicates disposal instructions to the public. It involves a coalition of forward thinking brands who want their packaging to be recycled and are empowering consumers through smart packaging labels.

 

The Recycled Material Standard (RMS) enables participating brands and suppliers to celebrate their sustainability efforts that collectively advance the use of recycled materials. The standard establishes requirements necessary to assure accuracy and transparency of claims with the support of a robust third party certification system.

 

 

GreenBlue events give all participants a seat at the table, present them with trustworthy and compelling information, and help them prioritize progress across the value chain over any one organization’s agenda.

How2Compost is the sister labeling system to How2Recycle. The two labeling systems are set up to comprehensively communicate disposal instructions to the public when an item has both recyclable and compostable packaging components.

 

CleanGredients is a database of chemical ingredients safe for humans and the environment. Ingredients listed in CleanGredients are evaluated against standards set by the EPA’s Safer Choice program, ensuring they can be used by formulators in products meeting the Safer Choice criteria.

 

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How2Recycle is the most recognized on-pack labeling system that clearly communicates disposal instructions to the public. We aim to eliminate consumer confusion and drive responsible packaging design to improve the quality of recycled materials.

Our coalition of forward thinking brand, manufacturer, and converter members are empowering consumers through awareness and transparency around proper disposal.

 

 

We’re not just improving our label, we’re improving the recycling system to drive better environmental outcomes.

See how we’re moving How2Recycle Forward.

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Our Goals

  • Create a clear, well-understood, and nationally harmonized label that enables companies to convey to consumers how to dispose of a package.
  • Improve the reliability, completeness, and transparency of recyclability claims.
  • Provide a labeling system that is designed to follow legislation and guidance in the US and Canada.
  • Increase the availability and quality of recycled material.

 

How2Recycle Definition of Recyclability   

Labels Issued

Our Staff   

Karen Hagerman

Director, How2Recycle

Amanda Allwine

Project Associate, How2Recycle – Platform

Colette Bazirgan

Project Manager, How2Recycle

Alessa Bazzi

Project Manager, How2Recycle

Cassandra Clayton

Senior Project Manager, How2Recycle

Amanda Ellen

Project Coordinator, How2Recycle

Savannah Guinyard

Project Coordinator, How2Recycle

Gabriella Hernandez

Senior Project Manager, How2Recycle

Julia Iannuzzi

Project Associate, How2Recycle

Thao Nguyen

Project Manager, Platform

Amber Papa

Project Coordinator, How2Recycle

Monica Rosquillas

Project Manager, How2Recycle

Lauren Rowell

Project Manager, How2Recycle

Marina Solis

Project Manager, How2Recycle

Nyssa Thongthai

Senior Project Manager, How2Recycle

 

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