The Carton Council appoints Jordan Fengel as executive director

The Carton Council of North America has appointed Jordan Fengel as its new executive director, marking an exciting chapter in the organization's journey to increase the recycling of food and beverage cartons.

The Carton Council celebrates years of success 

Since launching in 2009, the Carton Council has increased household access to carton recycling by 238 percent. Today, more than 77 million households in the U.S. can recycle their food and beverage cartons through their local recycling programs. Additionally, over 11,700 schools have established carton recycling programs.

Under Fengel's leadership, the organization aims to accelerate carton recycling efforts amid evolving industry dynamics, with a renewed strategic focus and commitment. Earlier this year, the Carton Council, in partnership with Elof Hansson and the UpCycling Group, announced a new recycling manufacturing facility that will open later in 2025 in Lodi, California. This facility will expand domestic end markets for cartons on the West Coast.

Fengel's industry background

Fengel brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to the role, having served as the director of government affairs for the Carton Council and the market sustainability manager for Tetra Pak in Canada and the U.S. Prior to that, he was the executive director of the State of Texas Alliance for Recycling. 

"I'm honoured to take on this position and lead the Carton Council into its next chapter," said Fengel. "Recycling is at a pivotal point, with policy becoming increasingly important, and the need for industry and government collaboration more necessary than ever. The Carton Council has always worked closely with stakeholders across the entire recycling value chain, including local governments, sorting facilities, end markets, brands, and schools. I'm excited to build upon this to make carton recycling in Canada and the U.S. even more successful."