MADISON, WI (September 3, 2024) – In a bold move that solidifies Placon’s position as an innovator in the packaging industry, the company announced the release of EcoStar^® 50S, a sustainable packaging material made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic that meets current packaging requirements in all 50 U.S. states.

Going forward, Placon’s stock food and retail PET products will be made with EcoStar^® 50S, giving Placon’s customers environmentally sustainable packaging that meets state PCR requirements at no additional cost. As regulations change, Placon will adjust the PCR content in EcoStar^® 50S to meet new requirements, thus helping customers navigate through an ever-evolving regulatory landscape that can be difficult to track and understand.

“We want to be an industry leader in providing sustainable packaging, but also want to serve our customers as a strategic partner who can help guide them through the regulatory requirements that affect the markets they serve,” said Dan Mohs, Placon CEO.

Unlike some in the packaging industry who just recently began offering PCR content in their products, Placon has been a leader in the space for more than three decades. Placon introduced PCR content into their stock retail containers in 1991, began in-house extrusion of PCR content in 2002, and opened their EcoStar^® PET bottle recycling facility in 2011.

Placon will also offer different levels of PCR content to custom packaging customers. Customers will be able to choose PCR content ranging from 25% to 100%. The company will offer certification for all customers who require documentation for legal or marketing claims.

ABOUT PLACON
For 55 years, Placon has been a leading designer and manufacturer of custom and stock plastic packaging for the food, medical, and retail markets. Placon has manufacturing operations in Madison, WI; Elkhart, IN; Plymouth, MN; and West Springfield, MA, and currently ranked in Plastics News 2020 Thermoformers Ranking Top 20. Placon delivers packaging breakthroughs that inspire better engagement between people and products with industry leading innovation and award-winning packaging designs. For more information, visit www.placon.com.