AWT offers a wide selection of sustainable packaging and labeling options which reduce environmental impact while maintaining shelf impact. Our Terrene portfolio of sustainable materials can help you achieve your own sustainability goals and communicate your brand’s environmental commitment to consumers. Our experts can recommend specific solutions depending on your application and your sustainable packaging or labeling objectives.
These materials will contribute to your brand’s sustainability efforts without compromising the quality of your labels, or hindering application.
| Film Stocks | |
|---|---|
 | PET Wash-off options to optimize recyclability of packaging |
 | Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) face and liner options |
 | Bio-polymer films for a 100% plant or wood-based option |
 | Compostable and biodegradable films |
| Paper Stocks | |
|---|---|
 | Thinner, lighter, responsibly-sourced papers to reduce carbon footprint |
 | FSC Certified paper options |
 | Post Consumer Waste (PCW) eco-friendly face and liner combinations |
 | Post Consumer Recycled (PCR) eco-friendly face and liner combinations |
Additionally, you can be confident you are working with a company firmly committed to operating in a sustainable manner. AWT has been recognized by Printing Industry Midwest with the “Great Printer” award. The environmental team at AWT provides the framework for setting and reviewing sustainable operating objectives. Continuous improvement of sustainability efforts are focused on the following goals:
- Recycle as much waste material as possible
- Minimize the overall amount of waste generated in all processes
- Reduce energy usage in our production and office areas
- Responsibly dispose of equipment that has become obsolete or inoperable
- Invest in equipment and technology that is more efficient
- Engage in communication practices that utilize less paper (electronic invoicing; digital production instructions, etc.)
- Reduce the amount of water used in our production processes
- Minimize emissions released into the air and water
- Avoid travel when possible by utilizing digital meeting/conference technology
- Encourage employees to adopt sustainable practices in their workspaces and at home
- Maintain a ‘net zero’ CO2 emissions status
AWT is committed to ensuring that operations are environmentally sound, and that all relevant regulations and guidelines are followed
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Please see our sustainability policy: AWT Sustainability Policy