Sustainability at Greiner Packaging

Greiner Packaging combines cutting-edge innovation with environmental responsibility to create packaging solutions that not only look good on the shelf but also protect your products and the planet. Our sustainable approach doesn't just reduce environmental impact — it enhances brand value and consumer appeal.

#1 sustainable packaging leader for food & dairy brands
State-of-the-art US manufacturing
Innovative design & technology
Ready-to-use, recyclable & lightweight solutions
APR Member

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Greiner Blue Plan

The Greiner Blue Plan isn’t just a roadmap—it’s our commitment. We set clear, measurable targets to drive sustainability across the entire packaging lifecycle, from material sourcing to end-of-life solutions.

34.7° F

We are comitted to climate protection and limit global warming to 34.7°F

Circular Business

We aim to be an entirely circular company by 2030.

Empower People

We want all our employees to be prepared for the challenges of the future by 2030.

Innovation that protects products—and the planet

Good intentions don’t cut it. Real sustainability requires measurable action. Our packaging solutions are engineered for impact—reducing material use, enhancing recyclability, and making it easier for consumers to dispose of packaging responsibly.

Innovative R&D

Lighter. Smarter. Sustainable. Our R&D teams push the boundaries of sustainable packaging—cutting material use, boosting recyclability, and keeping your products protected.

We’re not just following trends—we’re creating the future.

Materials that matter

Sustainability starts with smart materials. We engineer packaging for performance—without the waste.

r-PET: Food-safe, recycled plastic from existing streams
r-PP: Next-gen recycled plastics in development

Eco-smart manufacturing

From Pittston, PA, to our global network, we’re making manufacturing more efficient. We cut waste, conserve water, and reduce emissions with every package we produce.

Every breakthrough brings us closer to a carbon-neutral future.

Greiner Packaging now APR Member

With the start of 2025, Greiner Packaging joined the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR). This step reinforces the packaging expert’s commitment to advancing sustainable packaging and circular economy solutions in North America, a rapidly growing market for Greiner Packaging.

Off-the-shelf packaging products

Sustainability should be simple. That’s why we offer a full lineup of ready-to-use, off-the-shelf packaging solutions that cut waste without cutting corners.

Our development process follows the principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle — creating packaging that minimizes environmental impact at every stage. Whether you need lightweight containers or recyclable formats, our U.S. facility can deliver solutions that align with your sustainability goals.

Our US capabilities

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Reduce

Our award-winning K3^® technology reduces plastic content by up to 35%, blending a lightweight plastic cup with a sturdy, recyclable cardboard wrap. Additionally, our Sealing Lid simplifies packaging by eliminating the need for a third component, unlike traditional cups with foil lids that require separate disposal. With our solution, packaging is reduced to just two components, the cup and the sealing lid, both of which can be made from the same material.

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Recycle

We design for end-of-life, ensuring our packaging integrates seamlessly into real-world recycling systems.

Our recyclable solutions include:

K3^® Tear Tab: Enables easy material separation for cleaner recycling
K2 Sleeve Zipper: Consumer-friendly design for efficient disposal
T-IML & r-PET packaging: Fully recyclable solutions for a circular economy

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Let’s create better packaging for your brand—and the planet.

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Whitepaper

Packaging in Comparison — Impact on Climate and CO2 Emissions

Which packaging materials deliver the best environmental outcomes? The answer is more complex than you might think.

Different materials—plastic, paper, metal, and glass—each have unique environmental footprints that vary across production, transportation and use. The truth? Lightweight plastic packaging often has a lower CO2 impact than other materials.

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