OUR SUSTAINABILITY

At the core of Central Bag’s mission is a steadfast commitment to environmental responsibility. We champion a range of eco-friendly practices that shrink our environmental footprint, including energy-efficient operations, waste reduction strategies, and sustainable sourcing of materials and resources. Recognizing that even small actions can make a big difference, we prioritize these initiatives to lead by example and demonstrate our dedication to preserving the planet’s resources for generations to come.

  • Reducing Wastes
  • Efficient Product Runs
  • Recycling Production Byproduct

CENTRAL BAG COMPANY'S SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE

Sustainability is a core part of our business model. As a nearly paperless office, we’ve embraced the digital revolution, relying on digital tools for document creation and storage to reduce paper waste. We also have a robust waste management system, with separate bins for recyclable and non-recyclable materials. This allows us to recycle 100% of our manufacturing scrap, which is repurposed into a variety of products. Additionally, we actively participate in recycling initiatives like deposit programs. Overall, our commitment to sustainability is woven throughout our operations, from minimizing our environmental footprint to promoting social development and economic prosperity for the long term.
Sustainability Cycle

Central Bag Offers Several Options for Sustainability

Use Sustainable Materials: Choosing recyclable, reusable, and low-carbon-footprint materials improves the environmental impact.

Enhance Durability: Investing in high-quality, long-lasting materials makes the bags more durable and extends their usable life.

Optimize Packaging: Downsizing bags or reshaping the design to better fit the product and can minimize material usage.

Assess Environmental Impact: Carefully considering the social, economic, and environmental implications of manufacturing decisions is crucial for sustainability

Sustainability Cycle

Central Bag Offers Several Options for Sustainability

Use Sustainable Materials: Choosing recyclable, reusable, and low-carbon-footprint materials improves the environmental impact.

Enhance Durability: Investing in high-quality, long-lasting materials makes the bags more durable and extends their usable life.

Optimize Packaging: Downsizing bags or reshaping the design to better fit the product and can minimize material usage.

Assess Environmental Impact: Carefully considering the social, economic, and environmental implications of manufacturing decisions is crucial for sustainability

ASTA 2023 Discussion on Sustainability

Jeff Chalabi, President of Central Bag Company and Marcos Spitzner Jr., CFO, of Packem, spoke to convention attendees on our joint venture into bringing recycled/recyclable bulk bags to the market place. These bulk bags are made from 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET), which can be shredded after use and repurposed back into bulk bags.

“CENTRAL BAG COMPANY IS CLOSING THE LOOP ON PLASTIC WASTE ...

Central Bag Company is one of our best suppliers of Polypropylene recycled material here at St. Joseph Plastics. They have been a solid supplier for many years and amazing to work with as well.

We primarily receive post-industrial bag scrap in bale form as well as bags cut into strips (trim) in bale form. We collect the scrap plastic from suppliers such as Central Bag and start by shredding/grinding the material into smaller pieces. The material then runs through our machines where it is filtered, and heat is applied to melt the scrap down to a more liquid state. Once melted the scrap is then pushed through an extruder line and is formed into long strands and cooled in a water tank. Last the strands run down a line and are cut into pellets as the finished recycled product. The final pellet is a new product produced from the same material that Central Bag has provided us. These reprocessed pellets are then sold to our customers and used to mold a range of products from flowerpots to trash containers. Central Bag Company is closing the loop on plastic waste and we are proud to be partners with them in helping our world be a cleaner place.

... AND WE ARE PROUD TO BE PARTNERS WITH THEM IN HELPING OUR WORLD BE A CLEANER PLACE.”

  • Rob Starr
    CEO/President, St. Joseph Plastics

Central Bag Company is one of our best suppliers of Polypropylene recycled material here at St. Joseph Plastics. They have been a solid supplier for many years and amazing to work with as well.

We primarily receive post-industrial bag scrap in bale form as well as bags cut into strips (trim) in bale form. We collect the scrap plastic from suppliers such as Central Bag and start by shredding/grinding the material into smaller pieces. The material then runs through our machines where it is filtered, and heat is applied to melt the scrap down to a more liquid state. Once melted the scrap is then pushed through an extruder line and is formed into long strands and cooled in a water tank. Last the strands run down a line and are cut into pellets as the finished recycled product. The final pellet is a new product produced from the same material that Central Bag has provided us. These reprocessed pellets are then sold to our customers and used to mold a range of products from flowerpots to trash containers. Central Bag Company is closing the loop on plastic waste and we are proud to be partners with them in helping our world be a cleaner place.

... AND WE ARE PROUD TO BE PARTNERS WITH THEM IN HELPING OUR WORLD BE A CLEANER PLACE.``

  • Rob Starr
    CEO/President, St. Joseph Plastics