From Cardboard Cities to Creative Learning: How International Paper’s Designers Engage Communities and Share Our Sustainability Story

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International Paper's Customer Commitment Centers and graphic designers play a important role in community engagement and sharing the company's sustainability story. Through creative projects like puppet shows, dinosaurs, and rocket ships, they educate communities about sustainability and company values.

In a notable initiative, International Paper contributed corrugated supplies to the Science Museum of Minnesota for a "Cardboard City" makerspace. This building and engineering studio encouraged children, parents, and science educators to use their imagination and ingenuity to create new structures or repurpose existing ones. This project exemplifies how International Paper combines creativity, education, and sustainability in its community outreach efforts.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / September 9, 2024 / Our Customer Commitment Centers and graphic designers are integral to our company's community engagement efforts. Whether its creating puppet shows, dinosaurs and rocket ships, or learning about how to run a business, our designers create visually appealing content that draws in our community members and teaches our sustainability story and company values.

In Minneapolis, we contributed corrugated supplies for a "Cardboard City" makerspace at the Science Museum of Minnesota. The materials were part of a building and engineering studio where science educators, children and parents used their imagination and ingenuity to make something new, or reuse something that was already built!

About International Paper

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world's largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what's next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com/.

About International Paper - EMEA

In Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), International Paper focuses on the production and marketing of fiber-based packaging and specialty pulp, employing approximately 4,400 people. As a leading supplier of high-quality corrugated containers for a multitude of applications, we serve customers throughout the region from our network of two recycled containerboard mills and 23 box plants in France, Italy, Morocco, Portugal and Spain. Specialty pulp is made in Gdansk, Poland. Other products available from International Paper in the region include a variety of Kraft linerboard and other pulp products.

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FAQ

How is International Paper (IP) engaging with communities through creative projects?

International Paper engages communities through creative projects like puppet shows, dinosaurs, and rocket ships, designed by their Customer Commitment Centers and graphic designers. These projects aim to teach sustainability and company values in an engaging, visual manner.

What was International Paper's contribution to the Science Museum of Minnesota in 2024?

In 2024, International Paper contributed corrugated supplies to the Science Museum of Minnesota for a 'Cardboard City' makerspace. This building and engineering studio allowed visitors to create new structures or repurpose existing ones using imagination and ingenuity.

How does International Paper (IP) combine sustainability education with community outreach?

International Paper combines sustainability education with community outreach by creating visually appealing content and hands-on projects. These initiatives, like the 'Cardboard City' makerspace, teach about sustainability while engaging community members in creative and educational activities.

What role do Customer Commitment Centers play in International Paper's community engagement?

Customer Commitment Centers at International Paper play a important role in community engagement by creating visually appealing content and projects. These centers help design and implement initiatives that educate communities about sustainability and company values in an engaging manner.