September 2010
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ConAgra Foods 2010 Corporate Responsibility Report celebrates successes, looks toward future goals
ConAgra Foods has released its 2010 Corporate Responsibility Report, providing a detailed look at the company’s efforts to protect the environment, nourish its employees, give back to the communities it serves, and drive economic gains for its stakeholders.…read more
Procter & Gamble Aims For 100% Sustainable Packaging, Zero CO2 Emissions
Pantene, Pringles, and Pampers may not seem like the most sustainability-oriented brands on the market. But parent company Procter & Gamble is making a notable effort at ramping up its environmentally friendly practices: The world’s largest consumer products company unveiled a Sustainability Vision plan this week, outlining a number of impressive goals for both the near and long-term.…read more
PE, PP prices rising, buyers say
Higher feedstock costs have sent North American polypropylene prices higher since Sept. 1, while a push for margin improvement has done the same for polyethylene prices in the region in that same time frame.…read more
Rehrig Pacific Company Introduces the PubKeg™
Rehrig Pacific Company, a leading manufacturer of plastic pallets, reusable transport & distribution crates, carts and containers for the material handling, food & beverage, agriculture, and recycling & waste industries is pleased to introduce the PubKeg™, a new one-way packaging alternative to metal kegs.…read more
Climate Change Climbs Boardroom Agenda — Global 500 Report
Carbon management is becoming a strategic business priority and competitive driver for the largest global companies, despite the lack of global agreement on climate change. These are among the findings of the 2010 Global 500 report and leadership index released today by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), produced by PwC. …read more
CAPS Promotes Reusable Shipping Containers at Pack Expo
Container and Pooling Solutions (CAPS) (www.usecaps.com) proudly announces it will be exhibiting at the upcoming Pack Expo tradeshow as part of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) Pavilion. In an effort to promote the use of reusable packaging at the event, CAPS will be displaying its CAPS-315 liquid storage container and presenting at the RPA’s educational forum.…read more
RPA Presents Educational Session on Fundamentals of Reusable Packaging at PACK EXPO
Arlington, VA, September 9, 2010 – The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is hosting a workshop at PACK EXPO that will give attendees a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of developing an effective reusable packaging strategy for their companies’ supply chains.…read more
Investment firms buying Canada’s IPL for $94.2 million
Two investment firms are combining to buy Saint-Damien-based injection molder and extruder IPL Inc. for $6.50 per share, a deal that values the company at $94.2 million.…read more
eBay to give away 100K green reusable shipping boxes
Online retailer eBay will be giving away 100,000 boxes, beginning next month, that are made of recycled content and designed to be used repeatedly.…read more
Leading Reusable Packaging Service Providers Will Exhibit at RPA Packaging Pavilion at PACK EXPO
The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) announced today that 11 of the industry’s leading reusable packaging service providers will exhibit together at the RPA’s Reusable Packaging Pavilion at PACK EXPO International 2010, Oct. 31 – Nov. 3. …read more