Most goods and products have to be certified by one or more government agencies. For example, HC sustainable packaging solutions are certified by several agencies; this helps people to determine which brands are embracing sustainable products. There are several significant and credible agencies for sustainable packaging in the United States.
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The USDA, established in 1862, is the US government agency in charge of driving agricultural development through various policies and supports. The USDA grants funding to sustainable recovery aimed at driving sustainable job policies. The sustainable packaging industry receives support from the USDA in form of grants to sustainable companies, favorable policies, and enforcement of standards within its native industries.
The agency has ongoing research for developing sustainable packaging systems for improving food quality and safety in the world. Today, companies that meet certain requirements can get certified by the USDA for being biobased. The certification authorities such companies use labels that describe the biobased contents in their products.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
The FSC is an international organization that promotes forest care by pursuing several goals, including compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, ecological sustainability, and encouraging and certifying responsible forest product collection. FSC certified products are made from responsibly sourced forest materials. The FSC certification is now highly sought after, as more consumers are encouraged to buy only FSC certified products. The FSC’s US chapter was founded in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1995. Customers rely on FSC-certified HC sustainable packaging solutions to encourage a safer, cleaner world.
The Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC)
The SPC is one of the most-significant membership-based organizations promoting sustainable packaging. The Coalition’s three-pronged approach encourages studies and the conception of ideas for a green economy, the creation of sustainable tools for use by individuals and businesses, and an educational crusade to teach people basic-to-advanced sustainable development lifestyles. Since its inception in 2005, the SPC has taught and encouraged people in the United States to incorporate sustainable development into their daily lives in order to protect the environment. Having the SPC verified logo on packaging, such as the HC sustainable packaging solutions, demonstrates a commitment to better packaging and a safer environment.
Other agencies and organizations promoting sustainable packaging are the Institute of Packaging Professionals, the Consumer Goods Forum, and the Packaging Society. Sustainable packaging is a goal that can be achieved by everyone and with the right commitment, we can gradually nurse our world back to being carbon-neutral.
