Moving Automotive Supply Chain Plastic Packaging Toward a Sustainable Circular Economy 

Acknowledgements: SP commissioned RRS, a sustainability and recycling consulting firm, to conduct a feasibility study and develop a recommended approach for increasing recycling of internal plastic dunnage and packaging. Fisher Packaging was also a part of the team providing expertise in packaging design and plant operations. These documents are based upon work supported by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, with matching grant funding provided by Magna.

Disclaimer: This document sets forth various findings based on information available to the authors at the time of issuance.  These findings are not intended to set forth any industry rule, requirement or standard.  Each company should independently determine its own processes and practices, including, without limitation, levels, measurements, vendors, materials, equipment, energy sources, energy use, emissions, and recyclability.

This document should not be considered to contain legal advice.  SP and its member companies make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this document, and they will not be liable for any errors or omissions in this information nor for the availability of this information.  The authors of this document reserve the right to change it at any time, as they deem appropriate within their sole discretion.  SP and its member companies will not be liable for any losses, injuries or damages that may result from the use of the information contained in this document. It is the sole and exclusive responsibility of every company designing and sourcing packaging materials to undertake individual, unique analysis as it pertains to their own specific application and production process, as well as to understand and comply with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, and individual customer requirements.

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