Green Bay Packaging Awarded Fifth Consecutive Green Master Designation

Green Bay, WI—December 16, 2014—Green Bay Packaging (GBP) Wisconsin operations were recognized as a Green Master for the fifth consecutive year at the seventh Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council Annual Conference.

GBP produces corrugated shipping containers, 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper, pressure sensitive label stock and folding cartons as part of its Wisconsin operations. GBP was selected for the exclusive group of companies to earn a Green Master award, the highest tier in the Green Masters Program, established by the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council. As a Green Master, GBP performed commendable actions in nine sustainability areas, including energy, water, waste and social actions, and scored in the top 20 percent of all participating companies.

“Green Bay Packaging has been a part of our program since its inception in 2009,” said Thomas Eggert, executive director of Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council. “They have shown remarkable progress every single year, and continue to be one of our highest scoring companies across each of the nine sustainability categories. Well done!”

The conference, held this year at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, is the only conference in Wisconsin designed specifically for direct business-to-business sharing of sustainability achievements. More than 175 companies participate in the program.