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Building a Sustainable Future

Strong performance. Stronger commitment to the planet.

Our Environmental Commitment

Since 1980, Duck Pro Tape has been manufacturing adhesive solutions in Cleveland, Ohio. As we've grown to serve 50,000+ businesses worldwide, we've never lost sight of our responsibility to minimize environmental impact while delivering the industrial-strength performance our customers demand.

100% Recyclable

All our eco-friendly duck tape products use recyclable backing materials

FSC Certified

Paper products sourced from responsibly managed forests

Bio-Based Adhesives

Natural rubber and plant-based adhesive formulations

ISO 14001:2015

Certified environmental management system

Sustainable Manufacturing Facility

Sustainable Manufacturing Practices

Our Cleveland manufacturing facility operates under ISO 14001:2015 certified environmental management systems. Every process is designed to minimize waste, reduce energy consumption, and eliminate harmful emissions.

Energy & Emissions
  • Solar Power Installation: 2,400 solar panels installed in March 2022, generating 1.2 MW capacity covering 38% of facility energy needs
  • LED Lighting Upgrade: Completed facility-wide conversion in June 2021, reducing lighting energy consumption by 62%
  • Emissions Reduction: 27% reduction in CO2 emissions from 2020 baseline (verified by third-party audit, December 2024)
Waste Reduction
  • Manufacturing Scrap Recycling: 94% of production waste diverted from landfills through recycling programs
  • Core Recycling Program: Customers can return used tape cores for cleaning and reuse (15,000+ cores recycled annually)
  • Zero Liquid Discharge: Closed-loop water system recycles 98% of process water

Eco-Friendly Product Innovation

Performance you trust. Materials you can feel good about.

Eco-Friendly Duck Tape

Eco-Friendly Duck Tape Line

Launched in April 2023, our eco-friendly product line delivers the same 300 lb tensile strength and waterproof performance as our original formula - but with significantly reduced environmental impact.

Sustainable Materials
  • 100% Recyclable Backing: Polypropylene film backing can be recycled with #5 plastics (verified compatible with municipal recycling programs)
  • Bio-Based Adhesive: 45% plant-derived adhesive content from renewable sources (USDA BioPreferred certified)
  • Recycled Cores: Tape cores made from 100% post-consumer recycled paperboard
  • Reduced Packaging: Minimal recyclable cardboard packaging, 60% less material than standard retail tape packaging
Performance Without Compromise

Independent testing by ASTM D3330 standards confirms our eco-friendly line matches the adhesion strength of petroleum-based competitors. In September 2024 field testing with 50 commercial customers, 94% rated performance as "equal to or better than" their previous tape supplier.

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Certifications & Standards

Third-party verified environmental commitments

ISO 14001:2015
ISO 14001:2015

Environmental management system certification (renewed October 2024)

FSC Certified
FSC Certified

All paper-based products use responsibly sourced materials

USDA BioPreferred
USDA BioPreferred

Certified bio-based product content in eco-friendly line

How2Recycle
How2Recycle

Clear recycling labels on all product packaging

Our Environmental Impact (2024 Data)

Transparent reporting on our sustainability progress

38%

Renewable Energy Usage

From solar installation

94%

Waste Diversion Rate

Manufacturing scrap recycled

27%

CO2 Reduction

Since 2020 baseline

1.2M

Gallons Water Saved

Through recycling systems

All data verified by independent third-party audit (Bureau Veritas, December 2024). Full sustainability report available upon request.

2030 Sustainability Goals

Our roadmap for the next six years

Carbon Neutral Operations

Achieve 100% carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2028 through renewable energy expansion and verified carbon offsets.

42% Complete
Target: 2028 | Current solar capacity expansion planned for Q2 2025
100% Recyclable Products

Transition entire product catalog to recyclable or biodegradable materials while maintaining industrial-grade performance standards.

35% Complete
Target: 2030 | 3 new eco-friendly products launching in 2025
Zero Water Discharge

Expand closed-loop water systems to achieve 100% water recycling in manufacturing processes.

98% Complete
Target: 2025 | Final system upgrades scheduled for Q1 2025
Sustainable Supply Chain

Require all Tier 1 suppliers to obtain ISO 14001 certification and implement carbon tracking.

68% Complete
Target: 2027 | 17 of 25 key suppliers currently certified

Partner with a Sustainable Supplier

Help your business meet sustainability goals without compromising on adhesive performance. Our eco-friendly duck tape products deliver the strength you need with environmental responsibility you can verify.

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