Developing paper-based alternatives to plastic is an important part of our business, but there’s much more to #sustainability at Smurfit Westrock. Ben P. Patel, chief innovation and science officer, Smurfit Westrock North America, shares how our teams in materials #innovation, responsible forestry, #recycling and more are working together to create new solutions that solve customer challenges and advance sustainability.
About us
Smurfit Westrock is the global leader of paper-based packaging solutions. With more than 100,000 employees, 500 converting operations, and 63 mills across 40 countries, we provide our customers with an expansive range of distinctive, innovative products. Learn more about how we’re creating the future of packaging together. www.smurfitwestrock.com
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www.smurfitwestrock.com
External link for WestRock Company
- Industry
- Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Type
- Public Company
- Specialties
- packaging, sustainable packaging, food packaging, beverage packaging, healthcare packaging, luxury packaging, retail displays, merchandising displays, foodservice packaging, corrugated boxes, folding carton boxes, paperboard boxes, beauty packaging, e-commerce packaging, automated packaging systems, and packaging machinery
Locations
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1000 Abernathy Rd
Atlanta, Georgia 30328, US
Employees at WestRock Company
Updates
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At #SmurfitWestrock, our talented interns are the future of #packaging and the problem solvers of tomorrow. On #NationalInternDay we celebrate the fresh perspectives and new approaches that these young leaders bring to our company and to the packaging industry! Learn more about starting a career at Smurfit Westrock: https://okt.to/gRUS8u
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After three decades of Army service, Kerrick Loyd launched a rewarding new career at Smurfit Westrock – and you can, too. We’re honored to offer opportunities for #veterans and military making the transition into civilian #careers. Learn more about careers in logistics, quality, maintenance, safety, finance, IT and more: https://okt.to/u6krXp #NationalHireaVeteranDay
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Are you picking up a meal today to celebrate #NationalDriveThruDay? Drive-thru restaurants are a convenient option but must get a number of things right in order to see repeat business: speed, food quality and #packaging all factor into whether consumers come back for more. Explore Smurfit Westrock’s solutions for fast food and quick-service restaurants: https://okt.to/su3VRo
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The #SmurfitWestrock combination debuted earlier this month, launching a new era of #sustainable #packaging. See the July edition of The Circular newsletter for a closer look at who we are, what we’re about and how we’re creating the future of paper and packaging:
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It’s #PlasticFreeJuly, and if you’re ready to get a handle on #sustainability #SmurfitWestrock has you covered with paper-based alternatives. Our EnduraGrip® and Cluster-Clip® solutions replace plastic clips on bundled items like bottles and jars. Find these innovative solutions in use at major retailers nationwide, and learn more at https://okt.to/uiSVDU
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We envision a world filled with more #sustainable, fiber-based #packaging, but we’re not stopping there. We’re helping customers incorporate #circularity into their business practices and processes to streamline production, optimize supply chains, scale growth and more. Visit Smurfit Westrock’s The Circular Blog to learn how we’re helping our partners look beyond plastic replacement: https://okt.to/hOTqFd
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It’s summer sales season, which means it's also summer shipping season for e-tailers. We partner with some of the biggest names in #ecommerce to deliver #sustainable #packaging that protects purchases from the fulfillment center to the shopper’s doorstep. Learn more about our retail and e-commerce solutions: https://okt.to/7GoClK
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After Smurfit Westrock debuted on the NYSE, CEO Tony Smurfit spoke from the trading floor with Bloomberg News Open Interest. See why Tony thinks that #sustainable #packaging is the right product at the right time, and how the newly combined company is poised for a bright future as an industry leader: https://okt.to/dFkg07
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The upcoming Paris Olympics will showcase the best in sports – and the best in #circularity. Sustainable Brands looks at how the Games plan to manage their “material footprint” through #sustainability strategies like minimizing the use of #packaging and promoting reusable or recyclable materials. https://okt.to/7glCZn
Paris 2024 Gives First Look at Its Circular Approach to Olympic Games | Sustainable Brands
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