People. Planet. Purpose.
Liberty Paper was established in 1995 to help us keep pace with growing demand for our innovative, sustainable products and solutions. Our innovative paper mill transforms old corrugated containers (OCC) into new high-quality paper, which we layer to make a variety of customized corrugated products. One of the largest recyclers of corrugated material in the Midwest, we source from a diverse range of customers across the U.S. and Canada, forming strategic partnerships that support our highly-efficient closed-loop service model.
Reducing Waste: Our Commitment to Sustainable Recycling Practices
We procure 600,000,000 pounds of old boxes annually and recycle them into new paper to make new boxes. All of our manufactured products are 100% recycled SFI®, FSC® and PEFC® certified. We collaborate with industry organizations, including the Recycle Paperboard Technical Association and the Recycling Association of Minnesota, to maintain best practices and engage with our community. And we team up with essential partners, like Xcel Energy, to recycle their steam in our paper-making process.
By focusing on recycled inputs, we’re reducing waste, conserving natural resources, and promoting eco-friendly packaging. Our manufacturing process is the start and end of the circular economy for boxes.
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Sustainability in Action
A Custom Recycling Solution for a Large Food Industry Client
Liberty Paper and Packaging collaborated with a key customer in the food industry to develop a highly efficient closed-loop recycling system that’s saving 400,000 pounds of the customer’s old corrugated containers (OCC) annually and converting them into 100% recycled paper for new boxes. These products are delivered locally — reducing transportation emissions — and are easily recycled curbside by consumers, completing the cycle. This closed-loop system creates a powerful circular economy that simultaneously minimizes waste, reduces costs, and limits environmental impacts — reinforcing our shared commitment to sustainability.
Learn how Liberty can create a customized solution for your organization that simultaneously reduces both costs and environmental impacts.
Quality Paper and Packaging Solutions
Our commitment to quality and the environment drives us to continuously improve, ensuring that our products do more than meet industry standards — they position your organization to support a more sustainable future. We are ISO 9001 certified.
Safety
Liberty Paper’s Commitment to Safety Recognized
Minnesota Governor’s Workplace
Safety Award — Silver Award Winner (2024)
The annual Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards program honors Minnesota employers with exceptional safety performance. In 2024, Liberty Paper received the Silver Achievement Award for excellence in occupational injury prevention.
Cintas First Aid & Safety Award
In February 2025, Liberty Paper was recognized by Cintas First Aid & Safety for our world-class training and safety culture. The award recognized just 15 customers among more than 40,000 within the region, underscoring the importance of safety and training to the entire LDI family of companies.
Dreamworks Coating Solutions
Collaborate. Create. Coat.
Dreamworks technical experts draw upon their deep expertise to partner with customers, creating customized solutions that fit their needs. With our wide range of protective and enhanced coating solutions for paper, packaging, and print marketing, we drive innovation in ecommerce, retail and protective packaging.
From functional coatings that protect your products, to attention-grabbing design that helps you stand out in the marketplace, our team creates distinctive solutions tailored to your needs. See how our engineered solutions can add unique value to your corrugated and paper-based packaging.
Our Commitment to Quality & Sustainability
We believe that doing things the right way matters. That’s why we’ve aligned our operations with the highest standards for quality and sustainability, earning certifications that reflect our promise to deliver excellence while caring for people and the planet.
Certified for Quality You Can Trust
We don’t just talk about quality, we prove it. Our products and processes are certified to meet rigorous industry standards, including: ISO 9001 – for consistent quality management systems. This certification is part of how we work every day, driven by continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and lasting results.
Sustainability at the core
We’re equally committed to minimizing our environmental impact and supporting a more sustainable future. That’s why we’ve pursued and maintained key certifications, including:
- ISO 14001 – for responsible environmental management
- FSC – Chain of Custody
- SFI – Sustainable Forestry Initiative
- PEFC – Program for the Endorsement of Forest Certification
These standards help guide our sourcing, production, and packaging practices so we can reduce waste, conserve resources, and promote ethical choices across our entire supply chain. Our certifications are more than compliance, they’re a reflection of our values.