Sustana
Sustana, a leading producer of FSC-certified, recycled fibers, takes its role as a steward of the environment seriously. We use highly automated proprietary processes to efficiently turn post-consumer wastepaper into the highest quality recycled fiber for use in the production of FDA-compliant foodservice packaging, printing papers, tissue, and formed fiber packaging. Sustana's recycled fibers facilities are based in De Pere, Wisconsin (USA) and in Lévis, Quebec (Canada). Sustana is proud to provide a comprehensive recycled fiber solution for customers throughout North America.
AI, Biomaterials, Circularity: The A-B-Cs of a Flourishing Future
2 weeks ago - On Monday and Tuesday at SB’19 Detroit, dozens of encouraging stories and divergent strategies emerged from the growing roster of companies on a mission to improve some of our most common products and services.
Sustana: Recyclable and recycled paper products: Making a big difference for the planet
2 weeks ago - Over the past year, stories about trash have been making headlines around the world, bringing to light how much waste the developed world is producing.
Sustana: Why Carton Recycling is a Major Opportunity to Improve your Brand’s Sustainability Efforts
2 months ago - Many Americans toss away packaging without much thought, resulting in the United States – at 4.4 percent of the world’s population – producing 20 percent of the world’s trash, the majority of this being packaging and printed paper (PPP).
Sustana: Earth Day 2019: Here’s To Better Biodiversity – And Better Business
2 months ago - The world has changed significantly since the first Earth Day, just shy of 50 years ago. Everything from cars to clothes to how we communicate has shifted dramatically. One thing, however, remains: protecting our environment should be top of mind for all of us.
Water Savings Through Use Of Recycled Materials
3 months ago - World Water Day is held annually on March 22 as a way of focusing on the importance of freshwater and supporting the sustainable management of freshwater resources. As part of its 2030 agenda the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) include ensuring the availability and sustainable management of water for all.
A Q+A with Sustana Group CEO and Chairman Fabian de Armas
4 months ago - Sustana Group recently released its 2019 sustainability strategy, showcasing the true impact of its environmental stewardship and announcing big steps toward an even smaller ecological footprint. Fabian de Armas, CEO and Chairman of Sustana Group, shares his insights on the company’s strategy and sustainability highlights.
Sustana Group’s New Sustainability Strategy Highlights Environmental Stewardship, Sets Measurable Goals
4 months ago - Company Makes New Commitments to Create a Sustainable, Closed-Loop Fiber Future
Sustana Group’s New Sustainability Strategy Highlights Environmental Stewardship, Sets Measurable Goals
4 months ago - Company Makes New Commitments to Create a Sustainable, Closed-Loop Fiber Future
Two Types of Recycled Fiber, and Two Approaches to Making Recycled Paper
8 months ago - There are two types of recycled fiber – composed of either post-consumer reclaimed material or pre-consumer reclaimed material – that can be used to make recycled paper. The two are fundamentally different, as specified in these definitions from the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®):
Sustana and the Carton Council Want to Close the Recycling Gap in Wisconsin
8 months ago - According to a recent survey, Wisconsin ranks third in terms of being supportive of recycling, with almost 80 percent of residents reporting that they recycle. However, not all residents know that food and beverage cartons, such as those that package milk, juice and broth, should also be recycled.
At Last! Time To Recycle Coffee Cups In Denver
9 months ago - Sustana partners with Alpine Waste & Recycling to recover items from trash
Member Spotlight: Meet new SB Member, Jay Hunsberger from Sustana, as he discusses the value of engineering, closed-loop systems and facing our fear of the unknown
9 months ago - We recently spoke with Jay Hunsberger, vice president of marketing and sales at new SB Corporate Member company, Sustana. He shared why sustainability is critical to their work as a producer of premium recycled fibers for packaging, printing and more. Read below to learn how Jay’s previous experience as an engineer has informed his view of sustainability, how a strongly customer-centric perspective guides Sustana’s work, and why he advocates for new solutions, rather than stalling for fear of imperfection or the unknown.
EnviroLife by Sustana: A Sustainability Solution for Food Packaging
9 months ago - Sustana promotes and applies sustainable manufacturing and business practices to deliver premium, eco-friendly recycled fibers to customers across North America. One example of this is the unique food packaging product EnviroLife. EnviroLife allows brands to reduce their environmental impact by using recycled fiber in direct-contact food packaging.
Efficient Water Usage in Recycled Fiber Production
9 months ago - A Q&A with Phil Nysse, Production Superintendent at Sustana’s Fox River Fiber Mill
Three Sustainability Trends Reshaping the Food Packaging Industry
9 months ago - Accelerating demands for sustainable products and responsible corporate behavior are reshaping the food, beverage and restaurant in
Sustana Group - Breaking Barriers With 100% Recycled Food Packaging Fiber
10 months ago - 3 reasons why Sustana Group is changing the game with EnviroLife™ Unmatched purity. Unlimited potential. No other recycled fiber on the market can match the purity of EnviroLife. With Envirolife, we’ve created a fiber that is free from contaminants such as dirt and stickies present in most post consumer fiber. With it’s unlimited potential, it can be used for takeaway containers, coffee/tea cups, pizza boxes, soup containers, coffee bags, cheese/meat interleaving paper, clam shell containers, bread bags, etc. EnviroLife is the only recycled fiber that can be used at 100% inclusion with no added barrier.