Target Finalizes Sustainable Packaging Goals Just weeks after releasing a new forest products policy, in which it pledges to source all of the wood, paper, paper-based and wood-based fiber used in its brand-owned products from post-consumer recycled materials and credibly certified forests, retail giant Target has announced five new sustainable packag- ing goals. “We know our guests pay attention to packaging and its impact on the environment,” said Jen Silber- man, Target’s Chief Sustainability Officer. “When we provide them with thoughtfully designed, environ- mentally friendly packaging, we’re able to help them take another step toward sustainable living.” The brand has outlined five major goals to be achieved by 2022: • Source all brand-owned paper-based packaging from sustainably managed forests by 2022. • Work to eliminate expanded polystyrene from brand-owned packaging by 2022. As part Target’s chemical policy, the retailer has committed to work- ing with suppliers and partners to find alternatives for polystyrene. • Add the How2Recycle label to all brand-owned packaging by 2020. As a member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, Target already uses the label on more than 1,700 of its product packages.The retailer has pledged to continue looking for way to place the label on more of its brand-owned packaging whenev- er space allows. • Support The Recycling Partnership’s mission to improve how more than 25 percent of Americans re- cycle by 2020. The company plans to help deliver more curbside recycling programs to underserved communities to increase recycling and make more recycled raw materials available for packaging. • Create more demand for recycled packaging by creating three new end markets for recycled materi- als by 2020. To educate consumers about the impor- tance of recycling, Target has joined two industry efforts —the Material Recovery Facility of the Future and Beyond 34.The Material Recovery Facility of the Future is a project working toward a vision that all packaging can be recycled, while Beyond 34, focuses on demonstrating and sharing the best practices to raise the U.S. recycling rate beyond the current rate of 34 percent. “As a leader in design, we can use our expertise to create more sustainable packaging options for our guests and help deliver products that are both better- for-you and better for the environment,”Silberman said.
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Adheso-Graphics, Inc. www.adheso-graphics.com
AGI manufactures, distributes and converts current tech- nology flexo mounting tapes and backing systems for cor- rugated plate mounting. Flexstik hard vinyl, FlexSoft, bi.esse brand, Gold Series Thin tapes for sleeve and Narrow web plate mounting. Specialty tapes that cover the vast thickness range re- quirements and specific adhesion systems for all flexo mounting requirements. We provide technical service and problem solving services for unique customers & applications.
Advanced Prepress Graphics, Inc. www.flexoprepress.com
Flexo Plate making at it’s finest. All format’s available up to 42” x 80”. Flexo artwork, Flexo films, and Flexo Plates.
Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. www.andersonvreeland.com
A&V manufactures a complete line of photopolymer plate processing systems and is a leading distributor of flexo- graphic platemaking materials. A&V also sells digital imag- ing systems and software specifically designed for flexography.
ARC International www.ARCInternational.com
ARC International is a world leader in the manufacturing of roller products for flexography. The latest nanotechnolo- gy laser engraving in our Charlotte and Las Vegas manu- facturing facilities ensures superior quality and consistency in anilox rollers.
Comexi Group Industries S.A.U. www.comexigroup.com
The Comexi Group is a leading supplier of quality flexographic C.I. presses for the flexible packaging indus- try worldwide. We also provide solventless laminators, slitter/rewinders and related peripheral equipment such as automatic wash-up systems, solvent recovery sys- tems, automatic roll unloaders, and plate cylinder/sleeve storage systems. DuPont Packaging Graphics is the world’s leading suppli- er of flexographic printing systems in digital and conven- tional formats; including Cyrel® brand photopolymer plates, Cyrel® FAST processing equipment, Cyrel® round sleeves, mounting and finishing products. For more than 35 years, beginning with Cyrel®, the first photopolymer printing plate, through to today’s digital workflow revolution, DuPont has been driving innovation in the Flexo and package printing industries. The Digital Cyrel® FAST imaging system has been broadly recognized for its efficiency, productivity, print perfor- mance, and environmental benefits. DuPont Packaging Graphics www.cyrel.com/na
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