Certified Origins Aims to Reduce Plastic Use in Packaging

Private label olive oil and food supplier Certified Origins has partnered with packaging company WestRock on the implementation of sustainable paper-based packaging solutions in an effort to reduce the amount of plastic packaging that is used in the industry.

According to Certified Origins, leveraging WestRock’s curbside recyclable and paper-based solutions, the company aims to enhance the sustainability of its packaging materials while maintaining the safety and quality of its products. Around 36% of all plastics produced are used in packaging, including single-use plastic products for food and beverage containers, approximately 85% of which end up in landfills or as unregulated waste.

Certified Origins is now putting in place the use of high-strength paper-based EuduraGrip handles and the Cluster-Clip bundling solution. This effort, company officials said, will eliminate the need for plastic clips and shrink wrap. 

“We are always looking for opportunities to reduce the footprint of our packaging in the environment while delivering an exceptional experience to our customers,” said Giovanni Quaratesi, head of Corporate Global Affairs at Certified Origins. “This collaboration allowed us to meet both goals,” 

"WestRock is committed to delivering on the promise of a sustainable future,” said Sam Shoemaker, president of Consumer Packaging. “Partnering with customers like Certified Origins to implement our sustainable paper-based packaging solutions increases circularity and can positively impact their sustainability goals.”