August 2010
You are browsing the archive for August 2010.
CAPS Receives Superior Rating from AIB International
Container and Pooling Solutions (CAPS) proudly announces that its Livonia, MI Service Center recently received a Certificate of Participation from the American Institute of Baking (AIB)…read more
Production flattens as economy starts to slow
After a year of big gains, a new forecast shows North American production flattening in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, August sales numbers, due this week, are expected to be lackluster.…read more
Going Carbon Neutral: Does It Pay?
There is a growing trend among businesses to measure, report and neutralize the carbon footprint of their products. The first step to carbon neutrality is a product life-cycle assessment (LCA). This thorough assessment provides a comprehensive view of the carbon footprint of a product throughout its life, but it is worth the upfront time and cost?…read more
FTC Green Guidelines may leave marketers red-faced
Right now on the desks of Federal Trade Commissioners is the new set of so-called Green Guides that are used by the FTC to guide enforcement of existing laws. They are the first environmental-marketing guidelines in 12 years and could radically reshape how far marketers can go in painting their products, packaging or even corporate images green.…read more
Walmart Releases Its Roadmap to GHG Accounting
Walmart made a major commitment in February to reduce the carbon footprint from the lifecycle of its products, including its supply chain, by 20 million metric tons of carbon dioxide between now and 2015. This is equivalent to the annual greenhouse gas emissions of 3.8 million passenger vehicles.…read more
RPA Launched New Web Site
RPA Launches New Website to Provide Comprehensive Industry Resource on Reusable Transport Packaging Systems…read more
Arlington, VA, August 23, 2010 – The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) announced today the launch of a new website and logo in support of its mission to promote the expansion and value of reusable transport packaging systems. …read more
ORBIS Launches New Rackable/Stackable Pallet
8÷12÷2010 OCONOMOWOC, Wis. — ORBIS Corporation has introduced the new 40 x 48 Stack’R pallet, a rackable/stackable plastic pallet designed to efficiently store, ship and handle products throughout the food, consumer goods, agricultural and pharmaceutical supply chains. Due to its versatile design, it can be used in both racking and stacking applications. This 100% recyclable …read more
Smarte Automation Provides Single Source for Reusable Packaging
CANTON, Ga. (Aug. 16, 2010) — Smarte Automation is the first U.S.-based single source supplier of automation for returnable plastic container erectors, robotic palletizing and RPC sorting, cleaning and drying systems. Smarte’s has a complete line of equipment that can automate the crate cycle through the typical supply chain. Starting with the washing plant and …read more
International Dairy Show to Focus on Sustainability
US — Attendees at the International Dairy Show will have access to industry leaders and reliable data that can help them to develop and implement sustainability strategies; reduce costs through water, energy and waste management; and learn about innovative processing and packaging projects that are reducing greenhouse gas emissions.…read more
Leading Reusable Packaging Suppliers To Exhibit in RPA Packaging Pavilion at PACK EXPO
Arlington, VA, August 5, 2010 – The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) announced today that nine of the industry’s leading reusable packaging suppliers will exhibit together at the RPA’s Reusable Packaging Pavilion at PACK EXPO International 2010, Oct. 31 – Nov. 3, …read more