Environmental Sustainability Statement (a.k.a. "Green Statement")
As a part of an industry that is committed to preserving the earth's natural resources for future generations, Wisconsin Packaging Corporation (WPC) strives to produce a cleaner, "greener" end product. We consider it our responsibility to manage all of the resources we use in our manufacturing processes, as it is our desire and pledge to leave the environment better than we found it. WPC has a management fostered, life-long philosophy that drives our commitment to sustainability.

Recycling Statistics

Corrugated linerboard is more likely to be recycled than any other product, surpassing glass, aluminum and plastic. Today, 76.6 percent of all corrugated is recovered for recycling - up from 54 percent in 1990. In 2005, over 24.7 million tons of corrugated were recovered for recycling in the United States. The corrugated linerboard we purchase incorporates between 40 percent and 100 percent recycled fiber depending on grade and finish requirements. Seeking alliances with earth-friendly vendors and suppliers is also a prime directive for our supply chain and manufacturing team. Our current suppliers of corrugated linerboard are all SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) Certified.

In Manufacturing

WPC is ever mindful in looking for ways to modify its manufacturing process to become more earth-friendly and is committed to being a responsible manufacturer. The components in our product, mainly paper, glue and ink are100 percent recyclable and we are diligent in recycling our own box plant waste.

"RoHS"

For our customers in the electrical and electronics field who require information on the chemical content of WPC packaging products under European Council Directive 94/62/EC which prohibits the presence of lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium and cadmium in packaging materials above a combined concentration of 100 parts per million. The packaging products manufactured for your company by WPC meet this limitation. In addition to these four heavy metals, RoHS also covers the use of poly brominated biphenyis (PBB) or poly brominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE). WPC does not intentionally add PBB or PBDE based flame retardants to its packaging products.

In Energy Conservation

We have made significant reductions in energy consumption through the installation of improved lighting and heating methods. The installation of higher efficiency fluorescent lighting has resulted in a 52 percent reduction in electrical usage, and the installation of a radiant heat system has significantly improved our ability to heat more effectively. Additionally, a new scrap/waste system allows warm air to re-circulate throughout the building while time-controlled exhaust fans reduce heat loss. These significant changes have reduced our heat usage by 30 percent.

In Waste Management

All spent oil is sent to a recycler. Likewise, all E-waste (electronic waste), aerosols and lead batteries are sent to the appropriate places for recycling or disposal.

In Office Waste Management

• Paper is recycled
• Cans and bottles discarded in our lunch room are collected and recycled
• All used computer equipment is disposed of accordingly for metals and plastic (ABS) recycling
• All empty photocopier and printer cartridges are returned to our suppliers for refilling

We invite our business partners to share with us their progress toward sustainability for the mutual benefit of all consumers and businesses.