June 2011
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ORBIS CORPORATION RECEIVES FACTORY MUTUAL APPROVAL ON NEW FIRE-RETARDANT MATERIAL FREE OF DECA-BROMINE
ORBIS Corporation, a manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, today announces it has received approval from Factory Mutual Insurance (FM) for a new fire-retardant material, free of deca-bromine, for use in its family of FM-approved, fire retardant pallets.…read more
Pallet Maker TriEnda Sold
According to a recent report in Plastics News, Plastic pallet maker Trienda, well known as a supplier of plastic pallets to USPS and more recently as the supplier to Schoeller Arca Systems of iGPS top pallet decks, has been sold.…read more
ORBIS CORPORATION’SNEWEST BULKPAK CONTAINERS REDUCE LOGISTICS COSTS
ORBIS Corporation, a manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, announces the introduction of its newestreusable bulk containers, the HDMC4845 BulkPak. The HDMC4845 is available in two heights: 27” and 34”. …read more
EPA Launches Toxicity and Exposure Databases
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched two databases that it says will improve decisions about chemical safety, including at the agency itself.…read more
Using recycled cardboard in food packaging risks contaminating food with mineral oils
In tests on experimental packs of fine noodles, researchers in Zurich, Switzerland, found that food rapidly absorbed 10 times the recommended limit for concentration of these contaminating oils from the transport box. The findings were published in the latest edition of Packaging Technology and Science.…read more
Seven packaging predictions for a resource-strapped future
According to one of seven driving packaging themes at this year’s Sustainable Packaging Symposium (www.sustainablepackagingsymposium.com), organized by Greener Package, reusables will gain marketshare where it makes systems sense. …read more
Study confirms RPCs most sustainable
A RMIT University Melbourne study shows that when it comes to sustainability, the CHEP system of Returnable Produce Crates (RPC) wins hands down …read more
ORBIS Introduces NEW HDMC4845 BulkPak
ORBIS Corporation has announced the introduction of its newest reusable bulk containers, the HDMC4845 BulkPak. The HDMC4845 is available in two heights: 27” and 34”.…read more
Turning Plants into Plastics: Challenges and Opportunities in Bioplastics for Consumer Goods Companies
Editor’s Note: Is plant-based packaging that far fetched? According to Rocco Papaila, Senior VP, PepsiCo Advanced Research maybe not. The environmental benefits of replacing petroleum products with bio-based substitutes are clear: they could sequester carbon dioxide, put less burden on landfills and, in some cases, even break down faster. But, bioplastics currently make up less than one percent of the U.S. plastics market. So, while the industry is excited about the potential, there are practical challenges yet to address. …read more
California Moves to Ban Styrofoam State-Wide
Editor’s Note: This article appears in the June 7th Triple Pundit newsletter. One has to wonder if this type of legislative remedy could spur the growth of reusable packaging solutions in the future. Could a ban on styrofoam have a real impact on transport packaging? This certainly bears watching. By Scott Cooney With over 35M …read more