IPG CHICAGO FACILITY ACHIEVES TRUE GOLD ZERO WASTE CERTIFICATION
Sarasota, FL – August 8, 2025 – SARASOTA, FL — August 8, 2025 — IPG (“the Company”), a global provider of packaging and protective solutions, announced that its manufacturing facility in Chicago, IL, has been awarded GOLD certification under the TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) rating system. This significant achievement underscores IPG’s commitment to sustainable waste management and reduction practices.
The TRUE certification, administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), helps facilities measure, improve, and recognize zero waste performance by encouraging the adoption of sustainable practices that contribute to positive environmental, health, and economic outcomes. The Chicago facility has demonstrated its dedication to best practices in recycling, reusing, and reducing waste, achieving an impressive 91.6% diversion rate by recycling materials such as plastics and cardboard. The team also implemented composting, transitioned to paperless office functions, and developed systems that emphasize reuse.
“We are extremely proud of the TRUE Zero Waste certification obtained by our Chicago facility,” said Jay Bolus, VP of Sustainability at IPG. “Achieving Gold Level certification marks an important milestone on our journey to become a zero waste company and is further proof of IPG’s commitment to sustainable products and processes”.
About IPG
Con sede en Sarasota, Florida, IPG es un proveedor global de soluciones de embalaje y protección en un conjunto diversificado de geografías y mercados finales. La empresa desarrolla, fabrica y vende una variedad de soluciones, que incluyen cintas sensibles a la presión y activadas por agua a base de papel y película, películas estirables y retráctiles, empaques protectores, productos tejidos y no tejidos y maquinaria de empaque. Para obtener información sobre IPG, visite www.itape.com.
About TRUE Certification
TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) is a zero waste certification program that helps facilities define, pursue, and achieve their zero waste goals, cutting their carbon footprint, supporting public health, and reducing their operating expenses. Administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), TRUE helps facilities measure, improve, and recognize zero waste performance by encouraging the adoption of sustainable waste management and reduction practices. Learn more at https://true.gbci.org.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jay Bolus, VP of Sustainability
jbolus@itape.com