Graphic Packaging Launches Advanced Recycled Paperboard Facility in Waco, Texas

The facility will have capability handle a broad range of recovered materials.

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Graphic Packaging International has officially opened its new recycled paperboard facility in Waco, Texas, marking a significant milestone in the company’s sustainability journey. The strategic investment establishes what is being recognized as North America’s most advanced and efficient recycled paperboard production platform, setting a new benchmark for innovation and environmental performance.

The new Waco facility is designed to strengthen Graphic Packaging’s recycled paperboard network, enhancing its capacity, productivity, and technological capabilities. The company expects the site to boost overall efficiency while expanding its ability to deliver high-quality, sustainable packaging solutions to meet growing global demand.

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The state-of-the-art facility will transform recovered materials into high-performance recycled paperboard, designed for use in consumer packaging with a significantly higher recycling rate compared to conventional plastic alternatives. The site’s advanced recycling technology can process up to 15 million paper cups per day, converting them into durable, eco-friendly packaging materials.

The investment further strengthens Graphic Packaging’s commitment to sustainable innovation. In 2024, the company successfully replaced approximately 1 billion plastic packages worldwide with recyclable paperboard packaging, underscoring its leadership in driving the global transition toward a circular packaging economy.