C&H Packaging Earns the FPA’s Gold Award for Environmental Achievement

MERRILL, Wis.—C&H Packaging, a subsidiary of Appleton’s Performance Packaging Division was recently honored with the FPA’s highest award for Environmental Achievement for the Malto Bella Gourmet Malt Balls package. The gold award was earned through the creative use of new environmentally friendly inks and adhesives.

Throughout the design phase of this package, the C&H Packaging team worked closely with suppliers to ensure that the best combination of materials, inks, and adhesives were being used to offer environmental improvements, as well as to enhance performance and lower costs. These combined efforts eliminated emissions and solvents, reduced the amount of ink needed and dramatically improved substrate adhesion.

“C&H Packaging customers can feel confident that the packaging solutions we offer take into account our focus on the environment, performance, functionality and cost. The Malto Bella Gourmet Malt Balls package is a perfect example of that work,” said Keith Smith, director of operations, C&H. “We are very pleased that the FPA recognized the environmental achievements of this package.”