Don Droppo

Curtis Packaging, a Connecticut-based sustainable manufacturer of paperboard folding cartons, was cited in the recently released Green to Gold Business Playbook by Daniel C. Esty and P. J. Simmons. Esty and Simmons highlight Curtis as an example for companies striving to create a winning environmental strategy and attain a measurable return on investment. Curtis’ sustainability program helps customers to attain and promote their environmental goals at competitive prices. Efficiencies gained through increased attention to resource management and LEAN manufacturing techniques allow the company to continue to push the boundaries of sustainability without imposing additional costs on customers. The book,

SANDY HOOK, Conn.—Curtis Packaging Corporation announced that it appears on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) new Top 20 Printers List of the largest green power purchasers in the commercial printing business.

SANDY HOOK, Conn.—Curtis Packaging, in an effort to continue its commitment to bring sustainable packaging solutions to its customers, announced that it is now Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certified. The SFI is a fully independent organization that promotes responsible environmental behavior and sound forest management, including measures to protect water quality, biodiversity, wildlife habitat, species at risk, and forests of exceptional conservation value. “Paperboard is our most important raw material. As a socially responsible corporate citizen, we always strive to source our materials from sustainably-managed forests. Becoming SFI certified is another great opportunity to empower our customers to make an educated environmental choice

SANDY HOOK, Conn.—Curtis Packaging received a major award from the National Paperboard Packaging Competition for its Great Spirits Mini Bundt Cakes carton. The unique packaging was designed and manufactured with the purpose of reflecting the premium product it contains. The carton features a four-color process, spot matte varnish, and spot gloss UV. The result is a smooth but captivating packaging that reinforces the brand positioning. In addition, the carton was manufactured using 100 percent wind power and it is 100 percent recyclable, which positively emphasizes Great Spirits’ corporate social responsibility. “We are very honored with the National Paperboard Packaging Competition for its

NEWTOWN, Conn.—The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund has named Curtis Packaging a 2008 recipient of the Connecticut Clean Energy Communities Award, which recognizes the company’s commitment to clean, renewable energy and its leadership role in Newtown’s Clean Energy Community campaign. Curtis’s commitment to renewable energy through the CTCleanEnergyOptions™ Program has qualified Newtown for a free solar energy system from the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund. As part of its commitment, Curtis Packaging has purchased enough clean, renewable energy to account for 100 percent of their electricity needs, ranking them among the leaders in the printing and packaging industry, according to the company. The estimated environmental benefits

SANDY HOOK, Conn.—Curtis Packaging has been recognized with a Gold and two Excellence Awards in the 64th annual National Paperboard Packaging Competition 2007 program. The Gold Award is for Crabtree & Evelyn’s home fragrance line, Winter Birch. The two Excellence Awards, both in the category of Health and Beauty Aids, are for Elizabeth Ardenıs Curious In Control fragrance and Zia’s new line of Natural Skincare products. “All three awards are especially significant for us,” said Don Droppo, Jr., VP Marketing, Curtis Packaging, “since they include recognition for one of our key corporate initiatives environmental sustainability. The Gold Award is a major success for Curtis