Atlantic Packaging Named Business Conservationist of the Year

The North Carolina Wildlife Federation has announced the 59th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Award recipients- naming Atlantic Packaging as the Business Conservationist of the Year. The NCWF is dedicated to protecting, conserving, and restoring North Carolina wildlife and habitat and have been doing so for the past 78 years. They founded the Governor’s Conservation Achievement awards in order to recognize and honor those individuals and organizations with a strong commitment to protecting and conserving wildlife in NC.

Atlantic Packaging actively engages its 800 employees across North Carolina in conservation efforts, providing sustainability and conservation education to inspire more sustainable practices both at work and at home. As a leader in sustainable packaging, their influence extends to cities like Charlotte, Greensboro, and Wilmington, where they collaborate with local organizations to promote environmentally conscious practices during major events and contribute to coastal beautification. Through partnerships, investments, and outreach efforts, Atlantic Packaging impacts conservation initiatives, fostering positive change in North Carolina and beyond.

Atlantic Packaging is honored to receive this award and is especially excited to be considered among other individuals and organizations with a focus on the conservation of the NC’s wildlife, habitat, and natural resources. It’s through all of our efforts that we preserve and protect the beauty of our state. Together, we are shaping a more sustainable future.
more at: https://ncwf.org/blog/governors-awards/

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