Sustainability Consulting & Support
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Sustainability is more than just a buzzword, it's a strategic imperative for future-proofing your business in an increasingly environmentally aware market. Transitioning to smarter packaging, regenerative sourcing, and cleaner distribution isn’t just good for the planet; it reduces your environmental footprint, helps you stay ahead of regulatory and litigation risks, and enhances your brand reputation among conscious consumers.
As concerns about microplastic contamination and toxic materials grow, adopting safer, eco-friendly packaging solutions has become a necessity, not an option. Whether you're seeking to eliminate microplastics from your products, vet your supply chain for ESG compliance, or overhaul your environmental impact, our sustainability consulting provides the clarity, expertise, and connections you need to drive meaningful change without disrupting your operations. Sustainable choices create significant value, not just for your business, but for your customers and the planet.
Who We Work With
Protect Your Products and Brand, Choose a Safe, Sustainable Option
Our roots are in food manufacturing, and that’s where we thrive. We understand the unique challenges food companies face: strict regulatory demands, high SKU complexity, workforce turnover, production planning, and tight margins. We’ve built our consulting approach to solve these problems head-on with proven systems that align teams, clarify leadership, and create space for growth.
Great business fundamentals transcend sectors. We’ve seen firsthand that the same principles of organizational alignment, strategic planning, and process clarity can dramatically improve outcomes in any business.
That said, the principles we use, strategic alignment, organizational clarity, and daily improvement, apply to any industry. If you're ready to lead your business with less stress and more direction, we're here to help.
Sustainable Packaging & Material Selection
Selecting eco-friendly, recyclable, and biodegradable packaging to meet brand goals and reduce environmental impact. We help verify sustainable materials, including addressing PFAS and plastics.
Practical, Proven Solutions for Sustainable Growth
We offer strategic and operational consulting to help businesses, especially in the food manufacturing sector, run smoother, scale smarter, and lead with clarity. Whether you're overwhelmed by daily operations or planning your next stage of growth, our services are built to support you.
Supply Chain & Sourcing Strategies
Assess and improve your supply chain to ensure ESG compliance and ethical sourcing. We assist in verifying and building relationships with sustainable suppliers committed to responsible practices.
Waste & Resource Efficiency
Focus on minimizing waste, enhancing recycling, and optimizing water and energy use to meet environmental and operational goals.
Distribution & Logistics Optimization
Reduce your carbon footprint and waste through smarter route planning and eco-friendly transportation options, supporting sustainability targets and cutting costs.
Product & Process Eco-Design
Support in designing products and processes with lifecycle thinking and resource conservation at the core, aligning with your sustainability objectives.
Microplastics & Chemical Reduction
Develop policies to eliminate microplastics and hazardous chemicals from your products and packaging, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
Stakeholder & Employee Engagement
Foster a sustainable culture with training, communications, and stakeholder collaboration to align your team and partners with your sustainability vision.
ESG & Regulatory Alignmen
Guide your company to meet global ESG standards and legislation, future-proofing your operations and reputation.
Environmental Impact & Reporting
Measure your footprint, identify opportunities, and produce transparent reports that track progress and set future targets.
Contact us for your free consultation today
The Importance of Safe Packaging and the Threat of Microplastics
The Dangers of Microplastics in Food
Microplastics, tiny plastic particles, have emerged as a serious food safety concern. These particles can originate from degraded packaging materials, environmental contamination, or processing equipment. When microplastics leach into food products, they pose potential health risks to consumers, including endocrine disruption, inflammation, and the transfer of harmful chemicals and pathogens.
Microplastic contamination not only threatens public health but also raises legal and regulatory issues, with increasing scrutiny from authorities and consumers alike. Implementing microplastic-free packaging solutions is essential for safeguarding your products, supporting consumer trust, and future-proofing your business against growing environmental and health regulations.
In today’s market, consumers are increasingly aware of the environmental and health impacts of packaging materials. Microplastics in food are a growing concern, threatening public health and your brand reputation. By switching to safe, biodegradable, and microplastic-free packaging solutions, you not only meet evolving regulations but also demonstrate your commitment to consumer safety and environmental responsibility.
Contact Points North Certified today to learn how we can help you select and implement packaging strategies that protect your products, reduce environmental impact, and build trust with your customers.
Our Consulting Process
We specialize in helping businesses move from reactive operations to strategic, system-driven growth. Our consulting process is clear, collaborative, and built around real business needs.
Initial Consultation
Business Assessment
Strategy & Roadmap
We begin with a focused conversation to understand your business, challenges, and goals. This helps us identify pressure points and determine if we're the right fit.
Next, we conduct a full review of your company structure, job roles, workflows, and communication systems. We look at how your teams operate from leadership to the production floor to build a clear picture of where improvements are needed.
You receive a tailored plan with prioritized action steps. We focus on practical changes that drive results streamlined processes, stronger communication, leadership alignment, and a scalable foundation.
Execution & Support
We stay hands-on during implementation, helping you roll out changes, coach leaders, and build habits that stick. Our goal is to equip your team with the tools and confidence to keep growing, with confidence!
Experienced Industry Experts
Our team brings decades of hands-on validation experience across multiple food sectors, including meat & poultry, baked goods, snack foods, beverages, and more.
Support & Continual Improvement
We provide guidance for ongoing validation activities, re-validation schedules, and performance monitoring to sustain food safety over time.
Detailed and Clear Documentation
Our validation reports and protocols are comprehensive, transparent, and designed to support your internal records, external audits, and regulatory inspections.
Regulatory & Certification-Ready
We tailor validation procedures to meet FDA, USDA, GFSI, and other relevant standards, ensuring your processes are audit-ready and certification compliant.
Our relationship doesn’t end once your programs are created. We offer ongoing support, help monitor performance, and review your systems periodically to identify areas for improvement, ensuring your food safety practices stay current and effective.
Why Partner with Points North Certified?
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