Oliver is New Member of HPRC

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is pleased to welcome Oliver Healthcare Packaging as a new member. Oliver is a global healthcare company driving innovation in medical-grade packaging. Oliver is known for delivering high-quality materials and expertise to medical device, pharmaceutical, and diagnostic companies around the world.

“With their legacy as a Tyvek® converter and transition into a materials provider, Oliver is an important stakeholder in the healthcare plastics value chain and brings valuable perspectives to HPRC’s work,” shared Peylina Chu, Executive Director of HPRC. “As a growing global player, Oliver demonstrates that all organizations have a voice and can contribute to a circular future for healthcare plastics.”

As Oliver continues to expand, the company is looking to grow its sustainability strategy, contribute to meaningful conversations, and find ways to make an impact on the industry. To date, Oliver has embarked on sustainability initiatives including publishing Corporate Sustainability Reports, working on material-specific certifications with Institute cyclos-HTP, and measuring Scope 1-3 emissions on a global level.

“We’re listening to our customers when they ask for more sustainable options. Whether its minimized footprints or recyclable materials, we are ready to help.” shared Steven Pepe, Vice President, Global Marketing of Oliver. “HPRC has made outstanding strides in just a few years, and we look forward to joining the fight and learning as we go.”

HPRC is currently engaged in multiple initiatives aimed at enabling the recycling and circularity of healthcare plastics, including research into advanced recycling technologies to recycle mixed-stream healthcare plastics and a study of advanced sorting technologies to maximize the value of mixed-stream healthcare plastics.