DS Smith Receives FSC Chain-Of-Custody Certification
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Atlanta, Georgia based DS Smith annonced that it has re- ceived Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain-of-Custody certification across its U.S.-based packaging operations. Along with the company’s existing Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Certified Sourcing certification, FSC certifi- cation demonstrates DS Smith’s commitment to providing sustainable solutions for its customers. DS Smith’s FSC Chain-of-Custody certification is a pub- lic commitment to use fiber from responsibly managed for- ests, and it provides a link between responsibly sourced fiber and the packaging used by manufacturers, ensuring brands and consumers are confident that the products they are buying come from a responsible source. This certification is part of DS Smith’s industry-leading Now and Next sustainability initiative, which is focused on the sustainability challenges we are facing today and those that will impact future generations. “Consumers appreciate being able to participate in supporting sustainability through their purchases, and FSC’s credibility is a benefit for brands who value sustain- ability,” said Giancarlo Maroto, Managing Director, Paper, Forestry and Recycling, for DS Smith North America. “Certifications from FSC and SFI provide peace of mind to our business and our customers, knowing that we can service the increasing market demand for forest products from responsible sources and provide our customers with additional support as they make sustainable choices about the paper products they use,” he said. DS Smith’s packaging materials begin life in responsi- bly managed forests and can be easily recycled up to 7 to 10 times through conventional recycling infrastructure or biodegraded naturally, without causing long-term environ- mental impacts. FSC works to ensure that forest managers comply with domestic laws and international agreements and consid- er the environmental, social and economic principles and criteria related to the forest. Depending on the needs of companies seeking certification, certifiers evaluate both forest management activities (forest certification) and tracking of forest products (chain-of-custody certification). The chain-of-custody includes the forest, pulp mill, paper mill and paper. DS Smith supports a circular economy that aims to re- duce and eliminate waste and advocates for the reuse of materials. The DS Smith Box-to-Box in 14 days model en- sures boxes are collected, recycled and turned into new boxes within two weeks. In 2020, in partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foun- dation, the company launched its Circular Design Prin- ciples, centered on optimizing sustainability and waste reduction design. In 2021, it unveiled its Circular Design Metrics, an industry first, that allows customers to rate the circularity of their packaging.
CORRUGATOR BELT SERVICE LLC www.corrugator.com
Serving the corrugated box industry since 1991, Chicago- based Corrugator Belt Service LLC maintains corru- gator belts for peak board quality and performance.
C.U.E., INC. www.Anvi lCovers.com
Makers of single and dual-width Timesaver® Anvil Covers, the premier urethane anvil cover for corrugated die cutting. Timesaver® covers feature a unique construction of solid steel backing and solid steel locking components to ensure a precise fit every time – a vital dependability difference that means seamless installation and a perfect cutting sur- face. C.U.E., Inc. also offers Dura-Latch and Cor-Lock anvil covers, in addition to urethane Lead Edge Feed Wheels.
EMBA www.embausa.com
The EMBA group supports a complete line of corrugated converting machinery for the worldwide market. EMBA’s Quick Set technology enables the highest productivity across a broad range of converting equipment, from mini to super jumbo. EMBA also includes the McKinley jumbo line of flexo folder gluers and rotary die cutters as well as ser- vice, rebuilds and upgrades for both EMBA and McKinley.
EAGLEWOOD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC www.eaglewoodtech.com
Eaglewood Technologies is the Anilox Roll Cleaning Ex- pert! We provide the award winning Sitexco Laser Systems, Sanilox™ Systems and Sani-Blast™ Mobile Service. All our systems are safe for the environment and provide proven tested results! Sitexco Laser Systems are the latest technol- ogy in anilox roll cleaning and are perfect for packaging and label printers. Sanilox™ Systems are the global standard of reliable, environmentally safe anilox roll cleaning.
ESKO www.esko.com
ArtiosCAD and Kongsberg are the most trusted names in CAD/CAM solutions. Esko’s ArtiosCAD is the most widely used CAD software in the world. Esko’s Kongsberg series of tables brings you reliable, outstanding quality for sample- making and short run production.
GARTECH MANUFACTURING COMPANY www.gartechmfg.com
American manufacturers of split heads, patented roll- er-bearing yokes, gang-slot upgrades, custom rebuilds, and glue systems with electronically-geared speed monitoring. Visit our website for information, tips and techniques.
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