Fox Packaging — Sustainability
Innovative, PFAS-Free, and respectful of our Circular Economy
Not a list of features. Not a marketing promise. A fundamental shift in how packaging should exist in our world.
At Fox Packaging, we proudly manufacture PFAS-free flexible packaging solutions. Eliminating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from our materials ensures that our packaging supports both human and environmental health. We meet and exceed industry standards, offering retailers and consumers a safer, sustainable choice.
Impact
Transitioning to 100% PFAS-free materials has removed 20+ tons of PFAS-coated materials from circulation annually.
02 — Process
We follow the Golden Design Rules to align our packaging with circular economy principles. From material selection to recyclability and consumer guidance, we ensure our products promote reuse, recycling, and reduction.
Result
Our design philosophy helps maximize recovery, extend material lifespan, and reduce landfill contributions.
By transitioning to
we've removed PFAS coatings from 0 + tons of packaging materials annually
03 — Impact
Every package we create is optimized for the product it carries—reducing material use and transportation emissions. Our lightweight packaging helps minimize the carbon footprint across the supply chain without compromising product protection or strength.
Efficiency
Reduced material use contributes to cost savings for growers and retailers while lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
By tailoring packaging to the unique needs of each commodity, we reduce moisture loss, slow respiration, and extend freshness. This targeted approach significantly reduces food waste and shrink at retail.
Value
Extending shelf life helps retailers reduce shrink rates and meet sustainability goals while delivering fresher products to consumers.
Our packaging helps reduce waste at every level—on the production line, in transit, and at retail. From sourcing materials responsibly to supporting in-store sustainability programs, we are helping customers drive positive environmental impact.
Impact
Supporting retailers in achieving zero-waste goals while maintaining product integrity.
Our Philosophy
"Our efforts have helped reduce environmental impact while maintaining product quality and brand integrity."
04 — Philosophy
At Fox Packaging, our sustainability strategy is built on transparency and action. We actively work to:
Prioritize recyclable materials
Integrate energy-efficient production technologies
Support carbon-reduction strategies throughout the supply chain
Engage in continuous improvement for our operations and partners
05 — Compliance
EPR laws shift the cost of managing packaging waste from municipalities onto the producers who bring packaged goods to market. Seven states have now enacted packaging EPR laws, each with its own definitions, fees and reporting rules — and more are in draft.
California SB 343 — statewide deadline
October 4, 2026
California SB 343 restricts recyclability claims — including the chasing-arrows symbol — on packaging sold in California, unless the material meets state recyclability criteria. It applies broadly to packaged products sold in the state, not to any single retailer. Similar EPR and packaging labeling laws are emerging elsewhere, and we expect the trend to continue.
Fox Packaging & Fox Solutions is actively monitoring SB 343 and related state EPR requirements as they evolve. We work directly with our customers and print partners to update packaging artwork — including How2Recycle® labeling — ahead of applicable deadlines. Where a retail partner sets its own compliance program or earlier deadline, we track and coordinate to that timeline as well.
If your product carries a recyclability claim or symbol and is sold in California, your artwork will likely need a How2Recycle label update before October 4, 2026 — or sooner, depending on your retail partners' own program deadlines. Reach out to your Fox Bag account manager to confirm the status and timeline for your specific SKUs.
We're building SB 343 readiness into an ongoing compliance program so we can respond quickly as more state requirements roll out — and we'll keep this page updated as things develop.
This information is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult your own legal counsel regarding your specific compliance obligations under California SB 343 or other applicable packaging laws.
06 — In The Media
Fox Packaging executive vice president Aaron Fox joined an International Fresh Produce Association panel to discuss how shifting state EPR rules affect produce packaging.
Read the full article“It's not about the package anymore. It's not about what's recyclable.”
— Aaron Fox, Executive Vice President, Fox Packaging