Sealed Air Receives Third-Party Recycled Content Certification

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Patrick Smith/Rachel WingardMSL Atlanta404-870-6807/404-870-6832patrick.smith@mslgroup.comrachel.wingard@mslgroup.comSealed Air Receives Third-Party Recycled Content CertificationScientific Certification Systems’ Independent Research Verifies Company’sSustainability LeadershipGRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (July 18, 2012) – Demonstrating Sealed Air’s commitmentto sustainability, the Ethafoam ® MRC and Ethafoam ® HRC recycled content polyethylenefoams, produced in the Grand Prairie, TX facility, have received Recycled Material Contentcertification from Scientific Certification Systems, a leading independent environmental claimsverification organization.SCS’ certification for Ethafoam ® MRC (maximum recycled content), containing95 percent recycled content by total weight (100 percent of the resin is recycled content), andEthafoam ® HRC (high recycled content), containing a minimum of 65 percent recycled resincontent, provides independent, third-party verification of Sealed Air’s recycled content assertionsregarding the two recently-launched specialty polyethylene foams.“This certification offers the marketplace validation that when we say we will partnerwith our customers to manufacture products that provide performance while remaining sensitiveto the environment, that’s exactly what we will do,” said Lewis Smith, global product linedirector, Sealed Air Specialty Foams. “We’re also proud to be the first polyethylene foamsupplier to receive this certification.”To earn SCS certification for Recycled Content, manufacturers must meet and maintainstrict guidelines detailed in SCS’ program standards manual. These include factors such asdocumentation of source traceability as well as clear processes for segregation ofconforming/non-conforming materials. For each product under consideration, manufacturersmust supply extensive process data, as well as host mandatory on-site visits for SCS personnel toreview and verify all pertinent processes.-More-

Sealed Air Ethafoam ® SCS Certification, Page 2Ethafoam ® MRC (maximum recycled content) and Ethafoam ® HRC (high recycledcontent) were developed in response to heightened demand for packaging alternatives thatenhance overall sustainability and in keeping with Sealed Air’s company-wide SmartLifesustainability initiative. These newly available products each were created in partnership withSealed Air customers, demonstrating the company’s collaborative approach to developingpackaging solutions that meet market needs and protect the environment. Both products arecomponents of a suite of sustainable solutions tailored to packaging/shipping products such aselectronics, automotive parts, hardware and many more.For more information on Sealed Air’s Ethafoam ® MRC and HRC recycledpolyethylene foams, please call 1-800-568-6636 or visit www.ethafoam.com. For moreinformation on LDPE foam recycling, please visit www.recyclepefoam.com.About Sealed AirSealed Air is a global leader in food safety and security, facility hygiene and productprotection. With widely recognized and inventive brands such as Bubble Wrap ® brandcushioning, Cryovac ® brand food packaging solutions and Diversey brand cleaning andhygiene solutions, Sealed Air offers efficient and sustainable solutions that create businessvalue for customers, enhance the quality of life for consumers and provide a cleaner andhealthier environment for future generations. On a pro forma basis, Sealed Air generatedrevenue of $8.1 billion in 2011, and has approximately 26,300 employees who servecustomers in 175 countries. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.comAbout Scientific Certification Systems (SCS)Scientific Certification Systems (SCS) has been providing global leadership in third-partyenvironmental and sustainability certification, auditing, testing, and standards development formore than 25 years. SCS programs span a wide cross-section of industries, recognizingachievements in green building, product manufacturing, food and agriculture, forestry, retailing,and more. SCS is a Certified B Corporation, reflecting its commitment to socially andenvironmentally responsible business practices. www.scscertified.com###