Improve Sustainability and Maximize Landfill Diversion with Pratt Recycling

CLOSE THE LOOP

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We collect recyclable materials as we deliver new packaging to our customers.

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Pratt Recycling buys recovered fiber from more than 35 states to supply Pratt’s six 100% recycled paper mills.

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Pratt Recycling recovers more than 3 million tons of recyclable material annually

Take a tour of Pratt's Close-the-Loop process

Recycling the Boxes

Pratt customers, businesses and homeowners use corrugated boxes then recycle them.

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Pratt Recycling

Pratt Recycling recovers old corrugated containers and other recyclables.

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Material Recovery Facilities

Recovered materials are sorted at our Material Recovery Facilities.

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Paper Mills

Our mills produce 100% recycled paper from the recovered and sorted material.

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Pratt Converting

The 100% recycled paper is used to make new corrugated sheets, packaging and displays at our box, sheet and retail plants.

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Pratt Logistics

Pratt Logistics manages delivery of our products locally, regionally and nationally.

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Take a tour of Pratt's Close-the-Loop process

Recycling the Boxes

Pratt customers, businesses and homeowners use corrugated boxes then recycle them.

  • 1 of 6
Pratt Recycling

Pratt Recycling recovers old corrugated containers and other recyclables.

  • 2 of 6
Material Recovery Facilities

Recovered materials are sorted at our Material Recovery Facilities.

  • 3 of 6
Paper Mills

Our mills produce 100% recycled paper from the recovered and sorted material.

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Pratt Converting

The 100% recycled paper is used to make new corrugated sheets, packaging and displays at our box, sheet and retail plants.

  • 5 of 6
Pratt Logistics

Pratt Logistics manages delivery of our products locally, regionally and nationally.

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Customized Solutions

Partner with Pratt Recycling to create an optimal recycling process

  • Online assessment of your current waste & recycling operations
  • Action plan to improve your sustainability efforts and maximize landfill diversion
  • Monthly sustainability metrics make it easy to share your progress
  • Enhance your overall green bottom-line

FLEET

Over 135 vehicles to service customers daily

  • Front-end loaders
  • Flatbeds
  • Vans
  • Rolloffs
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AREAS SERVED

Pratt Recycling receives material from every major metro area east of Oklahoma City, OK, including:

  • Atlanta
  • Chicago
  • Dallas
  • Detroit
  • New York
  • Orlando
  • Indianapolis
  • Charlotte
  • Houston
  • Nashville
  • And many more
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Customized Solutions

Partner with Pratt Recycling to create an optimal recycling process

  • Online assessment of your current waste & recycling operations
  • Action plan to improve your sustainability efforts and maximize landfill diversion
  • Monthly sustainability metrics make it easy to share your progress
  • Enhance your overall green bottom-line
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FLEET

Over 135 vehicles to service customers daily

  • Front-end loaders
  • Flatbeds
  • Vans
  • Rolloffs
img_20231106-3

AREAS SERVED

Pratt Recycling receives material from every major metro area east of Oklahoma City, OK, including:

  • Atlanta
  • Chicago
  • Dallas
  • Detroit
  • New York
  • Orlando
  • Indianapolis
  • Charlotte
  • Houston
  • Nashville
  • And many more

FACILITIES

19 facilities employ over 400 green-collar workers across the country.

HOW PAPER IS RECYCLED

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Recyclables are delivered to Pratt Recycling where they are sorted and baled.

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Recovered fiber is delivered to Pratt's 100% recycled paper mills.

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Recovered fiber is put in pulper where water and agitation breaks down recycled fiber.

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Pulp is cleaned by screening.

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Pulp is de-inked.

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Pulp is dried.

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Recycled paper is wound onto reels.

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New 100% recycled containerboard is created to be used at Pratt's corrugators and sheet plants.

Contact Recycling

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WHAT'S YOUR GOAL?

The best part of Pratt? We go way beyond the box.

Save time by easily plugging into Pratt's Customer Team -- we are over 300 strong!

  1. Answer six questions.
  2. You'll be contacted by an account rep who thinks beyond the packaging needs, to be sure you'll get exactly what you want.

 

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WHAT'S YOUR

GOAL?

Check Mark Icon-Green
HIGH SPEED-TO-MARKET
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SUSTAINABLE METHODS
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LINE EFFICIENCY
The best part of Pratt? We go way beyond the box.

Save time by easily plugging into Pratt's Customer Team -- we are over 300 strong!

  • Answer six questions.
  • You'll be contacted by an account rep who thinks beyond the packaging needs, to be sure you'll get exactly what you want.