Environment

Packaging Corporation of America is at the forefront of the industry's recycling efforts. For us, "reduce", "reuse" and "recycle" are not just words, they are at the center of our commitment to a better environment - for our customers, our communities and for ourselves.

"...committed to a better environment"

All of our facilities actively participate in waste recycling efforts. Recycled waste paper is used to supplement fiber supply and paper production at our paper mills. During 2007, our containerboard mills consumed approximately 606,000 tons of recycled fiber, of which about 205,000 tons was generated from our own box plants, resulting in net recycled consumption of 401,000 tons, or 16% of the total fiber in the conatinerboard produced at PCA.

PCA is committed to responsible environmental protection and practices. We continue to employ best management practices to further reduce environmental risks. We are concerned about our forests and want to protect them for the future generations. We are, therefore, committed to the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)^SM program which is a comprehensive system of principles, objectives and performance measures that integrates the reforestation, managing, growing, nurturing, and harvesting of trees for useful products with the conservation of soil, air and water quality, wildlife and fish habitat, and aesthetics.

PCA recognizes that protecting the environment in the course of its business activities is of the highest priority. Virtually all of our activities are regulated by environmental laws. We have instituted a highly successful pollution prevention program to reduce industrial waste through process changes, recycling, and the replacement of hazardous raw materials. Our employees are encouraged to suggest ways to eliminate waste and emissions from our processes. All waste products and hazardous materials are accumulated, handled, and disposed of as required by applicable Federal and State regulations.

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