Association partners
We are actively working with the leading packaging expert associations and are always looking to expand our network.
See our list of partners and bios below.
Ace UK
The Alliance for Beverage Cartons and the Environment (ACE) UK represents the leading manufacturers of food and drink cartons for the UK and European markets.
ACE UK’s objective is to promote food and drink cartons as a renewable, fully recyclable and low carbon packaging choice and delivers environmental initiatives in the UK on behalf of our members, including running the industry’s food and drink carton recycling programme.
Cartonnages et articles de papeterie (CAP)
The Federation of Cardboard and Paper Products brings together converters of flat cardboard for folding cartons, corrugated cardboard, tubes and angles, and manufacturers of paper-cardboard stationery products. It manages the national collective agreement for cardboard, defends paper and cardboard packaging, ensures economic, regulatory and technological monitoring of the sector, and participates in the sector’s training bodies.
Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI)
The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) is the leading trade association representing the UK’s Paper-based Industries, comprising paper and board manufacturers and converters, corrugated packaging producers, makers of soft tissue papers, and collectors of paper for recycling.
European Paper Packaging Alliance (EPPA)
EUROPEN
EUROPEN aims to achieve a fully accessible European market for packaging and packaged products, while protecting the product and the environment. It conveys expert information, data, opinions and policy options to its members and EU policy stakeholders about the environmental, economic and social aspects of sourcing, manufacturing, marketing, distribution and end of life of packaging and packaged products.
INCPEN
Incpen members are an influential group of international and British companies who have a common interest in packaging and sustainability. They include raw material suppliers, packaging manufacturers, and manufacturers and retailers of packaged products.
ISCC*
The International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) is an independent multi-stakeholder initiative and leading certification system supporting sustainable, fully traceable, deforestation-free and climate-friendly supply chains. This certification contributes to environmentally, socially and economically sustainable production.
*For Sonoco Consumer Products Zwenkau Facility only, as of May 2023
Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®)
As the leader in the sustainable forestry, FSC® is trusted by NGOs, businesses, and consumers worldwide to protect healthy, resilient forests for all, forever.
Sustainable Packaging Coalition®
The Sustainable Packaging Coalition® is a membership-based collaborative that believes in the power of industry to make packaging more sustainable. Its mission is to bring sustainable packaging stakeholders together to catalyze actionable improvements to packaging systems and lend an authoritative voice on issues related to packaging sustainability.
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Recycling/Sustainability Webinars and Whitepapers
Sonoco Europe has recently produced various whitepapers showcasing its knowledge in recycling, and the detailed processes that form part of this. Explore more below!
Sonoco Europe Consumer Packaging
‘Big Steps to increase Paper Can Recyclability’, March 2023 Sonoco Sustainability Whitepaper
This whitepaper details information about recycling trends in Europe and the US, as well as how the use of rigid paper cans can reduce the amount of waste to landfill.
The white paper advises that with 53.5 million metric tons of paper packaging in Europe being used to transport consumer and industrial products, paper packaging recycling is more important than ever before.
The report also highlights the important role of rigid paper cans in the food and drink industry, detailing how they can be used to protect high-quality food products while maintaining shelf life and increasing shelf appeal.
‘EPR & Beyond’, February 2023 Sonoco Europe Whitepaper
The UK Government’s proposed EPR legislation seeks to boost recycling rates in the UK, and to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill or for incineration.
The whitepaper begins with some background to the current recycling landscape in the UK – and addresses some of the challenges and trends.
Recycling Webinar
We’ve invited stakeholders from across the UK’s local government, packaging, and waste and resource management sectors to discuss and encourage positive public behaviour change ahead of the forthcoming changes to the UK’s waste and recycling policy.
The success of DRS (deposit return scheme) and consistent collections, due to be introduced in the next few years, will be reliant on the public changing their behaviours and adapting to a more rigorous and complicated waste and recycling system.
Sonoco Sustainability Webinar: ‘Sort it! Helping the public adapt to the UK’s future recycling regime’, May 2022
We invited stakeholders from across the UK’s local government, packaging, and waste and resource management sectors to discuss and encourage positive public behaviour change ahead of the forthcoming changes to the UK’s waste and recycling policy.
The success of DRS (deposit return scheme) and consistent collections, due to be introduced in the next few years, will be reliant on the public changing their behaviours and adapting to a more rigorous and complicated waste and recycling system.
OneDayMore
Health-focused nutrition company OneDayMore successfully switches to Sonoco’s EnviroCan™ with paper-bottom packaging solution
OneDayMore strives to help people take care of their health – and the planet – with its natural, nutritious, and easy-to-prepare breakfast products, including muesli, granola and porridge. The company said the next, obvious path for its development was a move towards more sustainable packaging – and Sonoco helped it to achieve this goal by converting its current packaging to EnviroCan™ with paper-bottom.
Case STudies
Sonoco Europe is leading the way with its sustainable and award-winning consumer packaging. Could your product be next stand out with Sonoco’s sustainable offerings?
From conversion to our EnviroCan™ with paper bottom, to award-winning packaging designed with the environment in mind, there’s no doubt that your consumer’s needs are at the heart of our customer collaboration. Explore our customer success stories below.
Premier Foods reduce gravy Bisto’s environmental impact
Health-focused nutrition company OneDayMore successfully switches to Sonoco’s paper-based EnviroCan™
Sonoco Awarded Supply Chain Solution of the Year
Snack, recycle, repeat
Sonoco ThermoSafe
Sonoco ThermoSafe Cold Chain Exchange forum
Is the perfect forum to collaborate, educate & innovate on these important topics. We’ve recently held two live webinar sessions with a sustainability theme.
The Cold Chain Exchange is a collaboration space for Supply Chain, Logistics and Quality Control professionals in life sciences and healthcare.
The Truth about Rental Thermal Packaging
The thought of adopting more sustainable methods for the supply chain is certainly an attractive one.
Today there are lots of options for recyclable, reusable, compostable packaging. But when we take a closer look, is reusable rental packaging right for every company, every supply chain?
Cold Chain Sustainability 101
As pharmaceutical manufacturers move further into their sustainability journeys many questions arise surrounding setting meaningful goals, organizational readiness and adopting sustainable solutions.
During our live webinar attendees were able to benchmark with other companies, and hear from our sustainability experts at Sonoco ThermoSafe.
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