The Carton Council of North America has appointed Jordan Fengel as its new executive director, marking a new chapter in the organization’s journey to increase the recycling of food and beverage cartons.
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 the U.S. and Canada. Prior, he was the executive director of the State of Texas Alliance for Recycling (STAR). His deep understanding of recycling, knowledge of the political landscape and stakeholder relationships will be invaluable as he drives the Carton Council to realize its standing mission to expand carton recycling in the U.S. and Canada.
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.
Published June 2025
