Translating Principles Into Action
Our Pillars are how we translate our principles of sustainable packaging into action-focused engagement with our members.
Each Pillar aims to help our Members meet their most pressing goals for sustainable packaging – whether with research into new materials, guidance on the evolving legislative landscape, Collaboratives focused on end markets, or the latest recovery technologies.
Innovation Pillar
Some problems can only be solved using entirely new strategies.With our members, we explore alternative ways to approach the package/product system.
Policy Pillar
The SPC does not lobby in favor of or against any specific legislation; rather, we provide an objective perspective on policy’s implications for more sustainable packaging.
Packaging Design Pillar
Effective sustainable packaging needs a holistic packaging design strategy. This means identifying opportunities for elimination or reduction, evaluating sourcing practices, optimizing for efficiency and transport, and working towards material health.
Recovery Pillar
A well-designed package isn’t headed for the landfill. Considering the recovery infrastructure of both today and tomorrow, we help the packaging value chain find solutions for a package’s end-of-life.
About SPC Members
The SPC brings together businesses, educational institutions, organizations, and government agencies that make up the entire lifecycle of packaging from sourcing to end-of-life considerations. We encourage and maintain a collaborative environment. Our end goal? Advancing and strengthening the business case for more sustainable packaging.
Since 2004, the SPC has been the leading voice on packaging sustainability. By giving our members a space at the table, we continue to build a more sustainable future. Membership provides access to our member directory, published material, technical guides, and reports. In addition to our industry leading annual SPC events, our collaborative space creates an environment to introduce new product ideas and partnership with others within similar supply chain positions.
Upcoming SPC Events
SPC Events are a convening place for thought leaders, value chain stakeholders and companies interested in learning, collaborating and taking action in sustainable packaging.
The location and central themes of our events change every year to include current trends, topics, opportunities, and challenges the industry faces.
SPC Impact 2025: Seattle
April 28 – May 1
SPC Impact is our flagship event, open to members & non.
SPC Advance 2025: Boston
September 29 – October 1
SPC Advance will return to the Omni Seaport in Boston.
Get In Touch
Interested in becoming a member? Drop us a note or visit sustainablepackaging.org/membership for more information.