Jim Schneider

Jim Schneider serves as vice president of operations at Sustana Fiber, a leading manufacturer of sustainable, recycled fibers. He holds a degree in pulp and paper engineering from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point. Jim’s career began in paper research within the mill system, and he has held various positions including Technical Management, Director of Quality, Engineering, and Operations.  Prior to joining Sustana Fiber, Jim worked in product development focused on food packaging and release liner development. Since joining Sustana Fiber, he has contributed to increasing the recyclability rate of items that were previously thought to be non-recyclable such as coffee cups and gable top containers. He works closely with partners and clients at Sustana Fiber to create efficient solutions that will benefit the environment long term and promote the circular economy.