Sustainable packaging takes root

ProAmpac has teamed up with ScottsMiracle-Gro to develop the packaging used in the new OM Scott & Sons brand of natural grass seed, clover seed, and grass food products. The packaging features Pro-Evo recyclable SOS bags, which have helped the brand transition to fibre based solutions that are kerbside recyclable and support top tier product protection.

Traditionally, many lawn care products have been packaged in multilayer plastic films. By switching to Pro-Evo recyclable bags, ScottsMiracle-Gro is introducing fibre based packaging to the lawn and garden sector, providing consumers with a recyclable option that can be placed in curbside paper recycling bins. 

‘The transition to Pro-Evo recyclable bags has been smooth and successful,’ said Ray Severa, a packaging engineer with ScottsMiracle-Gro who led the OM Scott & Sons packaging initiative. ‘These bags run efficiently in our production process, deliver the durability we need, and align with our focus on environmentally responsible packaging.’

‘ScottsMiracle-Gro sought a packaging solution that protects the OM Scott & Sons products while enhancing sustainability for consumers,’ said Hesam Tabatabaei, senior vice president of global product development and innovation at ProAmpac. ‘Our kerbside recyclable Pro-Evo SOS bags, built with enhanced moisture protection and durability, deliver branding impact required for lawn care products.’