KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Graphic Packaging International released a statement on Monday, May 8 in response to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services report also released on Monday, May 8.
“Graphic Packaging just received the results of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services health assessment. We appreciate the work that went into the study, and we are focused on reviewing the conclusions and recommendations.”
“While we review the study, Graphic Packaging’s priority will always be the health and safety of our employees and the community. We have about 750 employees who work in our Kalamazoo facilities every day, and we take their health, along with the community’s health, seriously.”
“Graphic Packaging is committed to fully complying with all federal, state and local air and other environmental regulations. In addition to ensuring we are operating safely and within our permits, we have also invested more than $8 million in recent years on improvements to reduce the potential for nuisance odors from our operations.”
We will continue to work alongside city leaders and state and federal regulators regarding the health and well-being of our neighbors in Kalamazoo. For more information about our ongoing efforts, please visit KalamazooRecycles.com.”
