Board Converting News, April 10, 2023

The BoxMaker Creates Sustainability Council To Meet Environmental Goals Kent, Washington based The BoxMaker, a leading provid- er of custom packaging solutions, announced the creation of a Sustainability Council as part of the company’s ongo- ing commitment to environmental stewardship. Launching in honor of Earth Day 2023, the council aims to enhance The BoxMaker's sustainability profile as well as expand eco-friendly packaging options for its clients. The newly formed Sustainability Council will play a piv- otal role in ensuring that The BoxMaker meets its environ- mental objectives and maintains a strong connection with clients seeking sustainable packaging solutions. Council membership includes a cross-functional team of leaders from several of The BoxMaker’s departments. The Sustainability Council will focus on the following

five key areas: • Documenting/improving The BoxMaker's sustainability profile by assessing current practices, identifying areas of improvement, and implementing eco-friendly initia- tives across the organization • Researching/developing new materials and technolo- gies that enable the production of sustainable packag- ing products while maintaining high-quality • Providing clients with a wider range of environmentally -friendly packaging options • Collaborating with industry partners, suppliers, and other stakeholders to establish best practices, share knowledge, and advance the development of sustain- able packaging solutions • Educating clients and employees about the importance of sustainability in the packaging industry and empow- ering them to make informed decisions about the ma- terials and processes they choose

"We believe that sustainability is more than just a buzzword. It's an essential part of our commitment to the environment and our clients," said Richard Brown, President and Co-Owner of The BoxMaker. "By forming this Sustainability Council, we aim to ensure that we are continuing to do our part to protect the environment." For more information, visit boxmaker.com . P+PB Seeking Nominations For 2024 Board The Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB) is seeking nominees for three open board seats in the following regions: one from the South, one from the rest of the U.S. and one Importer seat. Each seat is a three-year term beginning January 1, 2024. The Board needs three seasoned execu- tives who can bring deep industry knowledge to the board’s deliberations and represent a range product sectors including container- board, paperboard, kraft and printing and writ- ing and office paper sectors. The board also encourages a diversity of candidates who can bring different perspec- tives and ideas to the board’s deliberations and discussions. Nominations will be accepted through May 15, 2023, and must be submitted to the USDA. The Secretary of Agriculture appoints new board members by the end of 2023. For more information, contact Sarah Meiburg at (703) 935-8862 or smeiburg@pa- perandpackaging.org. Or contact Samantha Mareno, USDA Marketing Specialist, at (720) 827-4907 or samantha.mareno@usda.gov.

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