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The Inner Loop™ Library

Discover the latest insights, innovations, and success stories in the world of reusable transport packaging. From sustainability strategies to industry trends and practical tools, the Inner Loop Library is your go-to resource for reducing waste and rethinking logistics. Join us as we explore how reuse is shaping a cleaner, more efficient future.

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August 24, 2010

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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.

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August 23, 2010

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RPA Launches New Website to Provide Comprehensive Industry Resource on Reusable Transport Packaging Systems

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.

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August 18, 2010

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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,…

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August 17, 2010

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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…

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August 11, 2010

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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.

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August 10, 2010

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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,

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August 1, 2010

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In this podcast, Bob Kinko, the chairman of the board for the Reusable Packaging Association and Jerry Welcome, the RPA’s president, discuss reusable packaging trends in the food and beverage industry and how companies can use reusable packaging to reduce costs and help them meet their sustainablity objectives.

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July 28, 2010

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David Rodgers Joins IFCO as Vice President of Sales – West David Rodgers has been appointed Vice President of Sales – West, for IFCO Systems. Having joined IFCO this April,…

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July 27, 2010

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RPA Chairman chal­lenges the mate­r­ial han­dling indus­try to sup­port sus­tain­abil­ity and extended pro­ducer responsibility.

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July 27, 2010

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Dairy Food magazine interviewed the RPA for its annual packaging outlook feature published in June. “’ Transport packaging must adapt to the ever-changing trends within the dairy market,’ says Bob Klimko, technical chairman for the Reusable Packaging Association and director of marketing, food and beverage and director of sustainability for Orbis Corp.