Moonachie, NJ—LPS Industries has won the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey's (CIANJ) Environmental Leadership Award. This CIANJ award recognizes companies that are proactive in promoting environmental sensitivity in their operations or those that work to provide a means of lowering their carbon footprint.

Specifically, the flexible packaging manufacturer was recognized for its solar panel roof farm, recycling efforts with paper and wood, and R&D with sustainable alternatives for recyclable products.

“LPS Industries, throughout its 60-plus year history, has consistently endeavored to be the leader in product innovation and process technology," said Paul Harencak, VP Business Development & Technical Services, in a press release. "Today’s investment in Research and Development will result in tomorrow’s sales.”

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