Sustainability

Sustainable packaging is packaging designed to minimize environmental impact through the use of recycled, recyclable, bio-based, or refillable materials — reducing waste and the carbon footprint associated with production and disposal. It encompasses both the materials used and the manufacturing processes behind them. Evergreen offers sustainable options across plastic, metal, and glass formats, including PCR resin, mono-material structures, bio-resin, and fully recyclable components.

Post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin is plastic material recovered from consumer waste streams and reprocessed for use in new packaging. It reduces reliance on virgin plastic and lowers the carbon footprint of production. Evergreen offers PCR resin across all plastic packaging categories, including ocean-bound plastic in select product lines, with 30-100% PCR content available depending on the packaging type.

Bio-resin packaging is made from renewable plant-based sources — such as corn or sugarcane — rather than fossil fuels, offering a lower-carbon alternative to conventional plastics. These materials are available in select packaging categories and can be used where performance requirements allow. Biodegradable options are also available in certain product lines.

Fully recyclable packaging includes components made from metal, glass, and mono-material plastic — all of which can re-enter material recovery streams at end of life. Mono-material structures are particularly important for plastic recyclability, as mixed-material packaging is harder to process. Evergreen supplies 100% recyclable packaging across these formats and provides material consulting and custom tooling services to help brands convert existing packaging to recyclable alternatives.

Refillable packaging is designed to be reused multiple times, reducing the volume of single-use packaging that enters the waste stream. It enables consumers to repurchase product in lower-cost refill formats while using the same primary container. Evergreen partners with leading manufacturers globally to offer a broad range of refillable packaging solutions across relevant product categories.

Packaging suppliers reduce manufacturing carbon footprint by improving material efficiency, increasing recycled content, reducing scrap rates, and investing in more energy-efficient production processes. Across glass manufacturing, this includes increased cullet usage and advances in furnace technology; for metal, investment in thinner and lighter materials; for plastic, the transition to mono-material structures and high-recyclability resins such as PE, PP, and PET. Evergreen monitors the environmental impact of our manufacturing operations and implements continuous improvements across its global production network.

Responsible manufacturing means verifying that every facility meets defined standards for labor practices, worker safety, and human rights — not just product quality. Evergreen audits all manufacturing facilities against the international standards set by the International Labor Organization (ILO), covering working conditions, health and safety, and ethical supply chain requirements. With 150+ facilities across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, that level of consistent oversight is built into how Evergreen manages its global network.

A credible sustainability position covers both environmental and social commitments — including material recyclability, carbon reduction efforts, and responsible manufacturing practices. On the environmental side, look for sustainable materials offered. On the social side, look for facility audits against recognized standards such as ILO (International Labor Organization). Evergreen provides material consulting, offers packaging across a number of sustainable categories, and audits all facilities across quality, environmental, and labor standards.