As the Executive Director of GreenBlue, Paul Nowak brings more than 30 years of packaging industry experience to his role. At GreenBlue, Paul oversees the strategy for the nonprofit’s seven projects, including The Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) and How2Recycle, both of which serve hundreds of members across the value supply chain. Since joining GreenBlue, Paul has overseen the growth of key projects, like The Recycled Material Standard, as well as the development of initiatives, like creating the first dynamic recycling label for America’s most recognizable disposal label.
Prior to joining GreenBlue, Paul channeled his passion for sustainability throughout his career, launching the first Quad Sustainable Packaging Public Report, Quad’s Annual Client Sustainability Symposium, and Quad’s Community Education Program. Paul has also championed diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting the development of SPC’s Inclusion & Representation in Packaging Collaborative, and founding the first Quad Business Resource Group for LGBTQIA+ teammates.