FibreStrap: Sustainable Cable Ties are Coming to North America
We've partnered with sustainable cable tie pioneer EVLR International to introduce FibreStrap to North America. FibreStrap is the world’s first fiber-based zip tie, designed to replace the traditional plastic cable tie when bundling, securing, or attaching items....
Deep Dive: PCR in Sustainable Packaging – A Closer Look at Post-Consumer Recycled Content in Plastic Packaging
Also check out our Sustainability Terms Glossary, where we’ll add key terms from each of our Deep Dives over time. Bookmark this page for future reference! If you’ve been in the conversation about sustainable packaging at all in the last few years, you’ve seen the...
Fishbone C-Clip™ Launch
We're excited to announce the launch of the Fishbone C-Clip™, a curbside-recyclable carrier for cans or bottles that is perfect for the beverage industry. The Fishbone C-Clip™ is the second-generation Fishbone carrier that offers enhanced reliability and durability as...
CDP’s A List 2023 Features Atlantic Packaging
Atlantic Packaging is named in CDP's A List 2023 for its environmental transparency and performance on climate change. CDP is a global nonprofit that helps companies, cities, states, regions, and public authorities disclose their environmental impact. The organization...
RUSTY CARTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR CFCC, 2023
As we contemplate and plan our gifts this holiday season, we ask that you consider donating to the Rusty Carter Scholarship Fund at Cape Fear Community College. This Scholarship Fund was established by Atlantic employees and senior managers in Rusty’s name and...
SC Biz Magazine Names Wes Carter as One of the Most Influential People in South Carolina
Atlantic Packaging President Wes Carter is one of the most influential business leaders in the state of South Carolina. SC Biz Magazine, a publication released every two months by SC Biz News, debuted their inaugural list of the 50 Most Influential People from across...
S.C. Public Radio Features Wes Carter for Making the Supply Chain More Sustainable
Atlantic Packaging President Wes Carter was interviewed by Mike Switzer, host of South Carolina Business Review, on South Carolina Public Radio about Atlantic Packaging and his efforts in making the supply chain more sustainable. Mike has hosted and produced the South...
Cruz Cool – TIME’s Best Inventions of 2023
Cruz Cool is one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2023. TIME featured 200 innovations this year in its annual list of the best inventions, and Cruz Cool is featured in the Reuse & Recycle category. Cruz Cool is a curbside-recyclable cold-chain cooler from Cruz Foam, a...
Atlantic Packaging Joins TOM FORD and Lonely Whale in Accelerating Seaweed-Based Plastic Alternatives
Atlantic Packaging has partnered with TOM FORD and Lonely Whale to accelerate the adoption of seaweed-based plastic alternatives. Nearly half of all new plastic waste entering the ocean each year comes from one ubiquitous source: thin-film plastic made from fossil...
Canopy™ Debut at PACK EXPO 2023
We’re excited to announce Canopy™, a sustainability program that provides a curbside-recyclable alternative to PE shrink film for tray bundling! We are collaboratively bringing this program to market with WestRock and just displayed Canopy™ with working demos during...
DEEP DIVE: Best Uses of Compostable Packaging
Also check out our Sustainability Terms Glossary, where we’ll add key terms from each of our Deep Dives over time. Bookmark this page for future reference! In Part 1 of this series, we discussed how the term “bioplastics” can refer to many different things, including...
Wes Carter of Atlantic Packaging On The Case For Optimism About The Next Ten & Twenty Years
“Case for Optimism” is a series created by Medium that highlights different ideas, breakthroughs, and innovations in order to create hope for a positive future. As part of this series, they reached out to president of Atlantic Packaging, Wes Carter, and interviewed...
Wes Carter, President of Atlantic Packaging, Appointed to Advisory Board for CA SB-54
Atlantic Packaging president and founder of A New Earth Project, Wes Carter, was recently appointed to the Packaging Producer Responsibility Advisory Board, presented by CalRecycle. The Advisory Board is dedicated to identifying barriers and solutions to...
DEEP DIVE: Composting, Compostability, and Certifications
Also check out our Sustainability Terms Glossary, where we’ll add key terms from each of our Deep Dives over time. Bookmark this page for future reference! In Part 1 of this series, we discussed how the term “bioplastics” can refer to many different things, including...
Atlantic Packaging Named Business Conservationist of the Year
The North Carolina Wildlife Federation (NCWF) has announced the 59th Annual Governor's Conservation Achievement Award recipients - naming Atlantic Packaging as the Business Conservationist of the Year. The NCWF is dedicated to protecting, conserving, and restoring...
Introducing the Cruz Cool Sustainable Cold Chain Solution
We are so excited to introduce the Cruz Cool (™) sustainable cold chain cooler solution from Cruz Foam, just in time to celebrate Plastic Free July! Currently shipping in limited quantities to customers with pilot programs, the Cruz Cool is the...
DEEP DIVE: The Bioplastics Landscape
Also check out our Sustainability Terms Glossary, where we’ll add key terms from each of our Deep Dives over time. Bookmark this page for future reference! Over the past few years, you’ve probably seen a spike in bioplastics, biodegradable or just “degradable”...
Wes Carter’s Sustainability Plan for South Carolina
Atlantic Packaging President Wes Carter released an opinion piece in The Post and Courier detailing how he believes South Carolina has a path to lead the sustainability revolution. South Carolina is currently far behind in its recycling infrastructure and...
Atlantic Packaging President Wes Carter Appointed to The Conservation Alliance Board of Directors
Atlantic Packaging is pleased to announce that company President Wes Carter has been appointed to The Conservation Alliance board of directors as the company’s one year anniversary of becoming a business member of the organization approaches. The Conservation Alliance...
Atlantic’s Commercial Paperboard Converting Facilities are True Zero Waste Certified
Atlantic's three commercial paperboard and fine paper converting facilities are all True Zero Waste certified! TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) Zero Waste certified facilities divert a minimum of 90 percent of their waste from landfills, incinerators, and the...
DEEP DIVE: What are Science-Based Targets?
Also check out our Sustainability Terms Glossary, where we’ll add key terms from each of our Deep Dives over time. Bookmark this page for future reference! Looking for information on CDP? Check out our Deep Dive on CDP here. In March 2023, the Science-Based Target...