D6 Inc. in running for national Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award for recycling programs

D6 Inc. in running for national Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award for recycling programs Image

• D6 Inc. in running for national Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award for recycling programs

From News And Staff Reports Fri, 04/26/2024 - 22:28 Subhead

| Industry Recognition

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The US Plastics Pact announced a Sulphur Springs business among the top seven finalists for the 2024 Sustainable Packaging Innovation Award - Recyclability. The award was created to showcase innovations that help to keep plastic packaging in the economy and out of the environment and enable progress towards the U.S. Pact’s four targets: recyclability, refill, compostability and reuse: This year’s finalists include:

„ Avient Corporation: ColorMatrix™ Capture™ Oxygen Scavenger

„ Brook+ Whittle: Green-Label™ BlockOut — Recyclable Light-Blocking Shrink Sleeves

„ D6: Gravity Tray

„ ICPG: XPP Solutions for PS Replacement in Thermoforming & Form-Fill- Seal

„ MELODEA Bio Based Solutions: NGen & VBSeal

„ Paper People USA: Paperlock ™

„ Verdafresh: Recycle Ready Protective Packaging Finalists were selected based on their entries into Walmart's Circular Connector. Walmart in April 2022 announced a goal to achieve 100% recyclable, reusable or industrially compostable packaging by 2025.

The Circular Connector is designed as an online tool to bridge the gap between companies searching for more sustainable packaging ideas and those that offer them.

About D6 Inc.

D6 in February was named the 2023 Large Business of the Year Award during the annual Hopkins County of Commerce Membership Banquet. The business just celebrated its 10th birthday and its third year in Sulphur Springs. During that time, D6 has made a significant economic contribution to Hopkins County and will make an even more significant impact in the future.

D6 has added 250 jobs to the area, putting over $14 million in salaries back into the Texas economy, “and they are not even close to being done.”

D6 Inc. has launched community recycling units that are bringing recycling to rural communities, and Sulphur Springs has responded by being their top collection location in the state. Through their recycling units and other sources of plastic waste, they are able to divert tons of plastic from landfills, clean and process the plastics, then produce through specialized processes food packaging products. D6 Inc’s innovative and sustainable approach sets the business apart from others.

“The products they make touch 15-16% of the world in serving sizes on an annual basis, and most of the work is done right here in Sulphur Springs. They plan to expand more in Texas because, quote: ‘It’s nice to do business in a state where they want you to do good.’ Their business is driven by innovation. They are continually exploring ways to improve their circular economy and enhance the products they create. The wonderful thing about their diversity here is, whether you are just entering the workforce or have advanced degrees or certifications, you are valued by your ability to be coached, to be a team player, and your commitment to helping your coworkers achieve continued success. Their brand is built on integrity, passion, team work and individuals who strive to master their craft,” said Sulphur Springs-Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation Executive Director and Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Board member when announcing D6 Inc. as the Large Business of the Year.

D6 Inc. has also been named Northeast Texas 2023 Small Employer of the Year and was named Manufacturer of the Year in 2019 by the Portland Business Journal. D6 founder and President Ed Dominion was named Executive of the Year in 2021.

Learn more about D6 Inc. at https://d6inc.com/ Learn more about the U.S. Pact's Sustainable Packaging Innovation Awards at https://lnkd.in/ gH8apsWB.