{"id":5262,"date":"2025-05-22T14:18:22","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T08:48:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.corrugman.com\/?p=5262"},"modified":"2025-05-29T14:40:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T09:10:06","slug":"sustainable-packaging-takes-root-scottsmiracle-gro-partners-with-proampac-to-launch-curbside-recyclable-packaging-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.corrugman.com\/?p=5262","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Packaging Takes Root: ScottsMiracle-Gro Partners with ProAmpac to Launch Curbside Recyclable Packaging Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #b58469;\"><em><strong>ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, has teamed up with ScottsMiracle-Gro to revolutionize the packaging used in the new O.M. Scott &amp; Sons brand of natural grass seed, clover seed, and grass food products. <\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The packaging features ProAmpac PRO-EVO\u00ae Recyclable SOS Bags, which have helped the O.M. Scott &amp; Sons brand transition to fiber-based solutions that are curbside recyclable and support top-tier product protection. Traditionally, many lawn care products have been packaged in multilayer plastic films.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">By switching to PRO-EVO\u00ae Recyclable SOS Bags for the O.M. Scott &amp; Sons brand, ScottsMiracle-Gro is introducing fiber-based packaging to the lawn and garden sector, providing consumers with a recyclable option that can be placed in curbside paper recycling bins. \u201cThe transition to PRO-EVO\u00ae Recyclable Bags has been smooth and successful,\u201d said Ray Severa, a packaging engineer with ScottsMiracle-Gro who led the O.M. Scott &amp; Sons packaging initiative.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cThese bags run efficiently in our production process, deliver the durability we need, and align with our focus on environmentally responsible packaging.\u201d ScottsMiracle-Gro sought a packaging solution that protects the O.M. Scott &amp; Sons products while enhancing sustainability for consumers, said Hesam Tabatabaei, senior vice president of global product development and innovation at ProAmpac.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cOur curbside recyclable PRO-EVO\u00ae SOS Bags, built with enhanced moisture protection and durability, deliver branding impact required for lawn care products.\u201d This collaboration underscores <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.corrugman.com\/sustainable-pack\u2026aging-innovation\/\">ProAmpac<\/a> <\/em>and ScottsMiracle-Gro\u2019s shared commitment to innovation and sustainability, delivering packaging solutions aimed at meeting the needs of today\u2019s consumers while helping protect the planet for future generations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>About ScottsMiracle-Gro:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With approximately $3.6 billion in sales, the Company is the world\u2019s largest marketer of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care. The Company\u2019s brands are among the most recognized in the industry. The Company\u2019s Scotts\u00ae, Miracle-Gro\u00ae and Ortho\u00ae brands are market-leading in their categories. The Company\u2019s wholly-owned subsidiary, The Hawthorne Gardening Company, is a leading provider of nutrients, lighting and other materials used in the indoor and hydroponic growing segment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>About ProAmpac:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with a comprehensive product offering. We provide creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. ProAmpac\u2019s approach to sustainability \u2013 ProActive Sustainability &#8212; provides innovative sustainable flexible packaging products to help our customers achieve their sustainability goals.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">We are guided in our work by five core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement, and Impact. Cincinnati-based ProAmpac is owned by Pritzker Private Capital along with management and co-investors.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>About Pritzker Private Capital:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pritzker Private Capital partners with middle-market companies based in North America with leading positions in the manufactured products and services sectors. The firm\u2019s differentiated, long-duration capital base allows for efficient decision-making, broad flexibility with transaction structure and investment horizon, and alignment with all stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Pritzker Private Capital builds businesses for the long term and is an ideal partner for entrepreneur and family<span style=\"color: #545454;\"><a style=\"color: #545454;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proampac.com\/en-us\/media-center\/836\/sustainable-packaging-takes-root-scottsmiracle-gro-partners-with-proampac-to-launch-curbside-recyclable-packaging-innovation\/\">&#8211;<\/a><\/span>owned companies. Pritzker Private Capital is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, has teamed up with ScottsMiracle-Gro to revolutionize the packaging used in the new O.M. Scott &amp; Sons brand of natural grass seed, clover seed, and grass food products. The packaging features ProAmpac PRO-EVO\u00ae Recyclable SOS Bags, which have helped the O.M. 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