Here at APT, we see sustainability as an ethical obligation and smarter way of doing business. We believe sustainability should be a primary concern for every stakeholder, whether you are a producer, consumer, or community member. APT views sustainability as an ongoing commitment, fostering partnerships and relationships, in order to produce high-quality products while leaving the smallest environmental footprint possible.

As a member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, we share in its definition of Sustainable Packaging. For a more detailed downloadable definition, click here.

Sustainable Packaging:

1. Is beneficial, safe and healthy for individuals and communities throughout its life cycle;
2. Meets market criteria for performance and cost;
3. Is sourced, manufactured, transported, and recycled using renewable energy;
4. Maximizes the use of renewable or recycled source materials;
5. Is manufactured using clean production technologies and best practices;
6. Is made from materials healthy in all probable end of life scenarios;
7. Is physically designed to optimize materials and energy;
8. Is effectively recovered and utilized in biological and/or industrial cradle to cradle cycles.

Our Role

We view our role as both a manufacturing company and as a concerned member of the communities in which we operate. "Going Green" is a way of life here at APT. It starts at the top and infiltrates every aspect of our operations. We emphasize clean and sustainable living on every level, from the recycling cans in our office to our industry-leading low CO₂ levels in our facilities.