Spotlight on Innovation: Graphic Packaging International

Paperboard is one of the most widely recycled packaging materials, and packaging made from paperboard can be recycled five to 10 times to make new packaging. (NCASI, 2023)

Paperboard packaging, while traditionally found in the cereal and cookie aisles, can now be found throughout the consumer-packaged goods world. New structures and advanced barriers make paperboard ideal for applications from trays for fresh protein and fresh produce to canisters for ground coffee and child-resistant packages for laundry detergent pods.

About Graphic Packaging International

Graphic Packaging is a leading global provider of sustainable consumer packaging solutions, specializing in paperboard packaging for food, beverage, foodservice, household, health and beauty brands. Headquartered in Atlanta, Graphic Packaging operates a large international network of design and manufacturing facilities, supporting some of the world’s most recognized brands with packaging built for scale, consistency, and performance.

Approach to Sustainable Packaging

Graphic Packaging focuses on packaging that is made primarily from renewable or recycled resources and is designed to be recycled. By prioritizing paperboard over plastic where possible, the company helps brands reduce environmental impact while leveraging widely established paper recycling systems. Graphic Packaging focuses on lowering packaging footprint across the full lifecycle: material sourcing, manufacturing efficiency, and end-of-life recovery, without compromising product protection or brand execution.

Core Products & Features

Graphic Packaging’s portfolio includes a wide range of paperboard packaging solutions, like cartons, carriers, and foodservice formats, designed to replace or reduce plastic in consumer packaging.

Packaged Sustainable is excited to feature Graphic Packaging International for brands seeking paper-first packaging solutions that deliver measurable environmental benefits while elevating the consumer experience.