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    Elevated sustainability and EHS standards.

    Nosco is committed to being an ever-improving contributor to saving our planet's resources.

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    Your Sustainable Packaging Partner

    Nosco’s Solutions Engineering team is committed to partnering with customers to select materials, collaborate on packaging designs and develop strategies to achieve sustainability objectives. Part of this commitment involves maintaining strategic and responsible sourcing partnerships with leading raw material suppliers who protect their chain of custody and more.

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    Recognized for Sustainable Leadership

    Nosco received the Greenly Silver Medal, placing us among the top 15% of companies evaluated for measurable environmental progress and transparency. This recognition reflects our commitment to responsible sourcing, emissions reduction and continuous improvement.

    Over the next decade, we will partner with suppliers to adopt SBTi‑aligned goals and reduce emissions associated with purchased goods, services, materials, and freight.

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    Emissions From Purchased Goods, Services, Materials and Freight

    By 2030, Nosco aims to have 64% of suppliers committed to SBTi‑aligned targets, addressing 60% of our Scope 3 emissions.

    End-of-Life Waste

    Emissions From Packaging Disposal and Recycling

    By 2035, Nosco is targeting a 67% reduction in emissions from the most carbon-intensive portion of our end-of-life waste.

    Together, these efforts strengthen our commitment to sustainability and position Nosco for long‑term, responsible growth.

    Sustaining Business and the Environment

    Developed with Nosco’s Design for Environment (DfE) strategy in mind, the Nosco® Grow sustainable portfolio showcases packaging materials that are both innovative and address a full spectrum of sustainability goals. The comprehensive material offering delivers exceptional opportunities in the sustainability space – providing brands a near-equivalent replacement for their existing packaging materials.

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    Nosco® Grow Portfolio

    Developed with Nosco’s Design for Environment (DfE) strategy in mind, the Nosco® Grow sustainable packaging portfolio showcases materials that are both innovative and address a full spectrum of sustainability goals. Our sustainable material options were strategically sourced by an expert team of Solutions Engineers and include those featured below.

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    Sustainable Carton Materials

    Material Descriptions
    30% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR)
    Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI®) Certified
    Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) Chain of Custody Certified*

     

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    Sustainable Label Materials

    Material Descriptions
    Recycle-Ready Portfolio (HDPE / PET Recycling Compatible): 
         Clean Flake Adhesive
         Clear
         White
         Silver / Metallized
    Water Soluble
    Recycled Content Semi-Gloss Paper (30% PCW Content)
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    Sustainable Insert Materials

    Material Descriptions
    Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI®) Certified
    Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) Chain of Custody Certified*
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    Sustainable FlexPack Materials

    Material Descriptions
    Clear / White Recycle-Ready PE Mono Material (No Barrier)
    Clear / White Recycle-Ready PE Mono Material (EVOH Barrier)
    Post-Consumer Recycled Content PET – 90% (Foil Barrier)
    Solventless Lamination to Eliminate Redundant Layers
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    Building a Sustainable Future

    From concept through to production, our Solutions Engineering team works to develop innovative packaging solutions that help our customers reduce their impact on the environment and ensure a sustainable world for future generations. Looking ahead, the team will continue to focus on various efforts to improve the sustainability of the packaging components provided to customers. Some of these efforts include identifying: 

    • Existing post-consumer waste materials
    • Easily recycled materials
    • Compostable materials 

    Environmental Efforts

    Nosco's commitment to sustainability shines through our impactful waste recycling programs and environmental efforts. Through the diligent work of our employee owners, we consistently explore new ways to reduce energy consumption and utilize less water in our business practices. We also put a strong focus on the safety and development of our employees. For us, this means: 

    • Implementing practices to take good care of our employees
    • Developing employees and promoting from within
    • Helping employee owners grow in leadership positions
    • Ensuring ethics remains a fundamental core value in our business
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    Sustainable Material Procurement

    Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI®)

    As part of its commitment to sustaining the future of printed packaging, Nosco meets the rigorous requirements of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Certified Sourcing Standard for cartons and enclosures.

    • The Certified Sourcing Standard serves as a designated guideline for organizations that do not own or manage land, but that do procure wood directly from forests
    • Nosco customers have access to SFI on-product logos and taglines that promote sustainable forest management throughout North America
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    FSC® Chain-of-Custody Certified*

    Additionally, Nosco is FSC® Chain-of-Custody Certified for digital cartons.

    • FSC's standards work to uphold the principles for responsible forest stewardship that are supported by environmental, social, and economic stakeholders
    • Nosco customers have access to FSC on-product logos and taglines that promote responsible forest management worldwide
    • License Code: FSC® C161945
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    *License Code: FSC® C161945

     

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    At Nosco, we don't just offer solutions – we engineer and innovate to meet your specific packaging needs. Let’s work together to ensure that our collaborative efforts result in exceptional, tailored solutions that elevate your brand and optimize your packaging functionality.