Sustainability means meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. By balancing and integrating economic performance, social responsibility and environmental stewardship, Sonoco is becoming more competitive and better prepared to meet the needs of the future. Read our 2007 Sustainability annual report.

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June 30: Sonoco and IPICO introduce embedded identification technology to the paper industry
 
June 16: Sonoco's wire and cable reel recycling service saves trees, cuts costs for nation's electric utilities
 
May 14: City of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, to recycle rigid paperboard cans

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