Since 2009, Dordan has employed a Sustainability Manager to lead our environmental initiatives. Our comprehensive sustainability program is built around:
Zero Waste to Landfill Initiative: We minimize operational waste by maximizing recycling, reducing landfill contributions, and optimizing material flow. All plastic scrap is reprocessed into post-industrial recycled content, contributing to a closed-loop system.
Bioplastics Expertise: We evaluate bio-based, compostable, and biodegradable plastics through in-house testing and collaboration with material suppliers.
Energy Efficiency Upgrades: We invest in energy-efficient manufacturing technologies to reduce our environmental impact while increasing operational efficiency.
Between 2011 and 2016, Dordan led a 5-year clamshell recycling initiative to integrate thermoformed packaging into the post-consumer recycling stream. We conducted technical analysis of materials recovery processes, collaborated with industry stakeholders and MRFs, and published 3 peer-reviewed recycling reports featured on industry magazine covers
This project established Dordan as a pioneer in recyclable clamshell packaging and advanced national dialogue on sustainable plastic packaging.
Dordan offers custom thermoformed packaging made from:
Post-consumer recycled content (PCR), sourced from curbside PET bottle recycling
Post-industrial recycled content (PIR), produced in-house and reprocessed by our material suppliers
Recyclable materials designed to meet community recycling access thresholds
Explore our recycled and recyclable packaging solutions to learn more.
As a sustainable thermoformer, Dordan combines:
ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified quality management system to reduce waste and increase efficiencies.
In-house design, tooling, thermoforming, and cleanroom manufacturing to reduce supply chain complexity.
Custom packaging for medical, automotive, electronics, retail, and industrial markets for product protection and preservation.
What Sets Us Apart
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