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that come from a certified source and empowers them to make responsible environmental decisions. “By meeting SFI certified sourcing requirements, Atlas Packaging & Displays joins a growing number of companies with an audited process that tells customers they are buying products from responsible sources,” said SFI President and CEO Kathy Abusow. Lessons learned Knowing what we know now, we would have probably taken the steps to become certified much sooner. Although the process seems daunting at first, in reality it’s quite straightforward and simple. The SFI program has a wonderful website with detailed explanation of the process. If you still have questions after reading all the resources provided on their website, their staff is readily available and always willing to answer any questions that you may have. Next step Atlas Packaging & Displays believes in supporting sustainable forestry to meet the present needs without compromising future generations. We are committed to implementing measures that help ensure our compliance with SFI Standards, rules and regulation and increasing our overall sourcing of wood from certified and responsible sources. Our goal is to continue making a positive impact in our community and raising awareness of issues that affect us all. We focus on creating custom designed corrugated packaging that not only protects, but also has the most efficient space utilization possible and reduces “head space” within the package. Since corrugated packaging is custom designed and can be printed with high-impact graphics, a shipping container can double as a merchandising package, helping

to reduce the amount of packaging required to successfully bring goods to market. Atlas Packaging & Displays closely monitors logistics in order to ensure efficiency in our trucks and delivery schedules. We are committed to helping our customers find the ideal packaging solution for their needs while utilizing the least amount of fiber possible. How do you suggest a company get started in this? Becoming SFI certified is easier than you think. Depending on which type of certification you are looking to become certified in, there are different steps. Steps for becoming SFI certified: 1. Review the appropriate requirements as listed on the SFI website (http://www.sfiprogram.org) 2. Contact an accredited certification body as listed on the website (www.sfiprogram.org/files/ pdf/CertificationBodies.pdf) 3. The certification body will complete an on-site audit, and if operations meet the appropriate SFI requirements the company will receive a certificate from the certification body.

4. The certification body will send a completed report to SFI Inc. so the certified company can be registered and its name can be posted on the SFI website. 5. Once certified, the company can seek approval to use appropriate SFI labels from the SFI Office of Label Use and Licensing. For more information, please visit: www.atlaspackaginginc.com. 

Atlas Packaging & Displays President Chip Meissner.

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