News, press, and updates from the Atlantic Packaging Wellness Program.
Learn more about our Wellness Program here.
Atlantic Wellness Awards Celebration 2026
At Atlantic Packaging, we believe that well-being is the heartbeat of a thriving workplace. It’s the thread that connects our people, our purpose, and our potential. Our employees' health and well-being are a top priority. Whether we're aiming to boost energy, manage...
SHRM Highlights Atlantic Packaging’s Approach to Employee Well-Being
Atlantic Packaging’s commitment to employee well-being is earning national attention. In a recent feature by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 'Well-Being Is in Everything': Inside One Company’s Wellness Approach, Wellness Director Becca Schusler...
HR.com Features Atlantic Wellness Director, Becca Schusler
Atlantic Packaging is proud to share that our Wellness Program Director, Becca Schusler, was recently featured in an HR.com article exploring one of the most pressing challenges facing employers today: the rising cost of preventable health conditions. In The Diagnosis...
Finding Balance: How Nature Can Transform Your Workday
Wellness at Atlantic Packaging goes beyond the elements of a program. It informs our culture from the inside out. Our employees connect over activities and excursions, we inspire each other by sharing photos of our time outdoors or with our loved ones, and we keep...
Positivity Matters Podcast Features Wellness Director Becca Schusler
The Win-Win of Workplace Wellness with Becca Schusler on Positivity Matters Podcast At Atlantic Packaging, health and well-being aren’t just benefits, they’re the foundation of how we do business. On a recent episode of the Positivity Matters Podcast, Becca Schusler,...
Atlantic’s Pink Film Program Fights Breast Cancer
October is not only a month of orange, it is the month when people and organizations focus on pink and the ongoing efforts to eradicate breast cancer. Across the country, everyone shows their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. At Atlantic, that...
Atlantic Impact Report 2024-25: Healthy People, Healthy Planet
At Atlantic Packaging, we believe business should serve the greater good. That’s why our 2024–25 Healthy People, Healthy Planet Report brings together the progress we’re making on environmental impact and the holistic wellbeing of our people. This year’s report is...
Novant Health Wellness Partnership
In 2012, Atlantic officially launched our Wellness Program. And from those early days, our commitment to employee well-being has gone far beyond the workplace. That’s why we’re proud to spotlight our growing partnership with Novant Health—a collaboration that’s...
Forbes Feature: Our Commitment to Nature in the Workplace
At Atlantic Packaging, we believe that integrating nature into our workspaces is essential for the well-being and productivity of our employees. Our recent feature in Forbes, Employers Giving Workplaces Greater Exposure to Nature, highlights our innovative approach to...
Atlantic Packaging Winner of 2025 Palmetto Workforce Vitality Award
We are proud to be chosen as the winners of the 2025 Palmetto Workforce Vitality Award recognizing organizations championing health and wellness in the workplace. Atlantic Packaging president and founder of A New Earth Project, Wes Carter, was in attendance at the SC...
The Get Outside Nature Challenge is Back
As the days grow longer and the weather warms up, there's no better time to reconnect with nature. At Atlantic Packaging, we're excited to announce the return of our Get Outside Nature Challenge, running from April 1st to April 30th. This initiative is designed to...
Atlantic Packaging Chosen for NC Culture of Wellbeing Award 2025
Atlantic Packaging Wellness Program Director, Becca Schusler, receives the award from Jon Rankin, CEO/President of the North CarolinaBusiness Coalition on Health, March 2025We are so proud to be chosen for the 2025 NC Culture of Wellbeing Award by the NC Business...
Atlantic Wellness Awards Celebration 2026
At Atlantic Packaging, we believe that well-being is the heartbeat of a thriving workplace. It’s the thread that connects our people, our purpose, and our potential. Our employees' health and well-being are a top priority. Whether we're aiming to boost energy, manage...
Atlantic Impact Report 2025-26: Healthy People, Healthy Planet
At Atlantic Packaging, we know that our impact isn’t confined to our own four walls. Our journey toward environmental sustainability cannot be separated from our journey toward health – both planetary and human. That’s why our 2025-2026 Healthy People, Healthy Planet...
Meet the New Earth Approved AMS-JR: Automated, Right-Sized Mailers for E-Commerce Fulfillment
As e-commerce volumes continue to grow, fulfillment operations face increasing pressure to ship faster, reduce packaging waste, and improve labor efficiency. The challenge is finding solutions that can keep pace with demand while staying flexible as packaging...
PODCAST: Inside Mars’ Plan For Circularity | Allison Lin
Episode Title:Inside Mars' Plan For Circularity | Allison Lin Guest: Allison Lin, Global Vice President of Healthy Planet and Chief Circularity Officer at Mars Summary: This episode of the Sustainable Packaging Podcast kicks off with a special announcement brought to...
Deep Dive: EPR Eco-Modulation, Explained
Key Takeaways: Eco-modulation in packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs allows states to adjust the fees that companies pay for packaging waste based on how sustainable or harmful that packaging material is. Colorado and Oregon have rolled out...
Packaging Dive: Why Odor and Color Matter in Recycled Packaging
As brands face growing pressure to incorporate more recycled content, one challenge often gets overlooked: consumer perception. In a recent interview with Packaging Dive, Passing the sniff test: Overcoming PCR’s odor and color challenges, Atlantic Packaging...
PODCAST: Why “More Sustainable” Isn’t a Simple Answer | Lara Botta
In this episode, Cory Connors reconnects with Lara Botta, Vice President of Bota Eco Packaging, joining from Italy. They discuss the intricacies of new sustainability regulations and the paperwork burden they place on consumers and companies alike, and how Lara's team...
Wes Carter on EVRYBDY Studios: From a Family Legacy to a Regenerative Future
What does a packaging company, a Pulitzer Prize-winning newspaper, and a surf trip in Southeast Asia have in common? In a recent conversation with Robbie Shaw on the EVRYBDY Studios podcast, Atlantic Packaging President Wes Carter shared the unlikely story that...
Deep Dive: How Lawsuits Are Shaping EPR Rollout
We recently hosted our latest quarterly Inside EPR webinar, “How Lawsuits Are Shaping EPR Rollout,” covering the legal challenges working their way through court against packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws in Oregon, California, and Colorado,...
Guardian Taping System: Reduce Tape Usage and Improve Case-Sealing Performance
For many operations, tape is treated as a commodity. The conversation centers on price per roll, while larger sources of cost often go unnoticed. The reality is that case sealing affects far more than packaging spend. Tape usage, seal quality, downtime, product...
SHRM Highlights Atlantic Packaging’s Approach to Employee Well-Being
Atlantic Packaging’s commitment to employee well-being is earning national attention. In a recent feature by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), 'Well-Being Is in Everything': Inside One Company’s Wellness Approach, Wellness Director Becca Schusler...
PODCAST: Why You Must See 3M at PACK EXPO International | David Glover
Episode Title: Why You Must See 3M at PACK EXPO International | David Glover Guest: David R. Glover, Portfolio Marketing Manager Summary: In this episode, Cory Connors sits down with David Glover of 3M to preview what attendees can expect from 3M's booth at PACK EXPO,...
Waste360 Highlights Atlantic’s Vision for the Future of Sustainable Packaging
Waste360 features insights from Atlantic Packaging, New Earth Ventures, and Ibis Cycles on how AI, next-generation materials, and system design are driving the future of sustainable packaging.A recent Waste360 feature explores how rising costs, evolving regulations,...
PODCAST: The Barcode Revolution Is Coming | Teresa Williams
Episode Title: From UPC to Impact: How GS1’s Sunrise 2027 Powers a Circular Supply Chain | Teresea Williams Guest: Teresa Williams, Director of Strategic Accounts, GS1 US Summary: In this episode, Cory Connors talks with Teresa Williams, Director of Strategic Accounts...
Corrugated Packaging Trends Reshaping the Industry
Atlantic Packaging joins industry leaders in Packaging Impressions to discuss EPR, sustainable packaging, e-commerce growth, and the trends reshaping corrugated packaging and POP displays.As brands face growing pressure to reduce waste, improve recyclability, and...
PODCAST: How Atlantic Packaging Built an 80-Year Legacy of Innovation | Rusty Carter, Bill Balkcum, & Wes Carter
Episode Title: How Atlantic Packaging Built an 80-Year Legacy of Innovation | Rusty Carter, Bill Balkcum, & Wes Carter Guest: Rusty Carter (CEO, Atlantic Packaging), Bill Balkcum (VP, Atlantic Packaging), and Wes Carter (President, Atlantic Packaging) Summary:...
PODCAST: Inside Europe’s Toughest Packaging Law | Anna Perlina
Episode Title: Inside Europe's Toughest Packaging Law | Anna Perlina Guest: Anna Perlina, EU PPWR Consultant, Integrity Solutions Summary: In this episode, Cory Connors sits down with Anna Perlina, a sustainable packaging and EU PPWR consultant with Integrity...
PODCAST: Packaging Waste Needs a Seat at the Policy Table | Jackie Hope Glass
Episode Title: Packaging Waste Needs a Seat at the Policy Table | Jackie Hope Glass Guest: Delegate Jackie Hope Glass, Virginia House of Delegates, 93rd District (Norfolk, VA) Summary: In this episode, Cory Connors sits down with Delegate Jackie Hope Glass of the...
Atlantic Packaging’s Charlotte Facility Awarded TRUE Gold Status by Green Business Certification Inc. for Zero Waste Efforts
Atlantic Packaging Works to Improve Facility Sustainability and Community Health through Resource Management and Reduction.WILMINGTON, N.C. — Atlantic Packaging announced that its Packaging Solution Center in Charlotte, North Carolina was awarded Gold certification...
PODCAST: What’s Next for the U.S. Plastics Pact? | Crystal Bayliss
Episode Title: What’s Next for the U.S. Plastics Pact? | Crystal Bayliss Guest: Crystal Bayliss, Executive Director of the U.S. Plastics Pact Summary: In this episode, Cory Connors sits down with Crystal Bayliss, Executive Director of the U.S. Plastics Pact, to unpack...
PODCAST: What Happens When Companies Pay for Packaging Waste? | Kim Holmes
Episode Title: What Happens When Companies Pay for Packaging Waste? | Kim Holmes Guest: Kim Holmes, Oregon Executive Director, Circular Action Alliance (CAA) Summary: In this episode, Cory Connors talks with Kim Holmes about Oregon's landmark position as the first...