ISTA's Global Board of Directors Forms New Sustainability Committee

At its fall meeting in Chicago, the ISTA Global Board of Directors voted to establish a new Sustainability Committee. The ISTA Global Board Sustainability Committee (ISTA GBSC) was created to ensure we support our members, and the industry, as they navigate this evolving landscape. The committee invites you to share your insights by participating in this Sustainability Survey. Those who complete the survey will receive a summary of the results from the ISTA GBSC.
 
TAKE THE SURVEY


The committee’s mission is to better understand the sustainable packaging challenges and opportunities you face so we can equip industry leaders with the tools, resources and guidance needed to optimize packaging for both product protection and environmental performance.

Your input will help us:


“Sustainability in packaging is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Our goal is to help packaging professionals find the right balance between protecting products and reducing environmental impact through optimized and balanced package designs. Your feedback is vital to ensuring we provide the right support and solutions.”
Bill Green, ISTA Global Board Sustainability Committee Chair


ISTA’s vision is to be the leading global resource for improving the world through transport packaging. We believe that reducing product damage and optimizing packaging size go hand in hand with sustainability. By combining ISTA standards, testing protocols, and design tools with sustainable strategies, we can minimize waste, reduce emissions, and enhance supply chain efficiency—all while keeping products safe.


Please take a moment to complete this short survey and share your expertise. Your feedback will directly shape how ISTA supports our community in developing sustainable packaging solutions.

The ISTA Global Board Sustainability Committee:
Bill Green, ISTA GBSC Chair
Distinguished Engineer & Chief Technologist of Supply Chain Optimization, Sustainability & Protection/Master Inventor, IBM

Kiley Djupstrom
Independent Consultant

Bryan Kirsten
Technical Service and Application Development, NOVA Chemicals Inc.

Haley Larkin
Senior Project Engineer, Kohler Company

Jill Martin
Global Sustainability Fellow, Dow Chemical

Brent Nelson
TPM-Sustainability Lead, Reality Labs, Meta

Kathryn Thorwall
Sr. Manager, Structural Packaging, Walmart

A.J. Gruber
President & CEO, ISTA