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The Pack Forest® Environmental Fund Activities Report (March-April 2024)
As part of its CSR activities, The Pack Corporation established the "The Pack Forest® Environmental Fund" in 2000. Since 2001, employees have been volunteering for forest conservation efforts. When customers choose to support the fund, a portion of their purchase is donated to help with forest conservation activities in our reforestation areas. Currently, we have nine reforestation sites across the country, each with activities tailored to the... -
"Japan Pack 2023" Exhibition Report - Introduction of Automated Packaging Machine for Paper Delivery Bags
From October 3rd to 6th, 2023, the 'JAPAN PACK 2023 Japanese Packaging Industry Exhibition' was held at Tokyo Big Sight. The Pack Corp., our HQ in Japan, co-exhibited with YAC Machinery Co., Ltd. This year's JAPAN PACK, themed 'The Journey to the Future - Beyond the Ordinary,' showcased and introduced the latest equipment and technologies in the packaging and related industries that contribute to the automation and efficiency of production lin... -
How to Make a Shopping Bag from Paper Materials
One of the representative products of our company, The Pack America Corp, is customized paper bags. We produce the paper bags you see daily in the city. Shopping bags, home delivery paper bags, flat-bottomed bags for food, and so on - these are familiar packages that you probably encounter in your daily life. However, there are various ways to make paper bags, even if they are all called "paper bags." It would be a very long story to talk abou... -
How to Choose a Paper Material that Enhances the Appeal of a Product?
"Custom rigid boxes" are widely recognized as luxurious packaging options for premium products, significantly contributing to "enhancing the appeal of a product". They aren't just for gifts, either; custom rigid boxes are highly beneficial as product packages due to their ability to meet multiple criteria. Therefore, it's not uncommon to spot a myriad of custom rigid boxes gracing the shelves of stores as you shop. So, what are the aspects t... -
Plastic-free for Food Containers, Compatible With Paper
Many companies are actively embracing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), striving towards decarbonization and eliminating plastic to address global challenges. Among various sustainable initiatives, the adoption of "paper packaging" is increasingly gaining consumer attention and recognition. When strolling through the aisles of grocery stores, you can easily notice paper packaging used for various products. Companies, including The Pack Am... -
Biomass and Biodegradable Plastics: Eco-Friendly Plastic Materials
In Japan, since the implementation of charging for plastic shopping bags in July 2020, many people have become increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of plastic materials. To address various issues, such as the global problem of ocean plastic waste, global warming, and the urgent need for domestic waste disposal methods due to import regulations on waste plastics in Asian countries, the Japanese Ministry of the Environment has ... -
The Pack America Corp. joins Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC)
The Pack America Corp. is proud to be a member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) – a membership-based collaborative considered the leading voice on sustainable packaging solutions – underlining the company’s commitment to designing a future where packaging and waste have zero impact.Through SPC projects and educational courses the SPC promotes innovation and education within the entire packaging community. Their mission, to bring pa... -
Paper Container Technologies
The SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) set 17 international goals and 169 targets for realizing a sustainable, diverse, and inclusive society where no one is left behind. SDGs are a keyword attracting attention as it has been featured in various media these days. Still, I think there are a tendency for the "eco" and "environmentally friendly" aspects to be emphasized as an image. The Pack continues to develop packages with "environmental c...