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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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July 30, 2013

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Jason Brownell, vice president of sales for iMIG®, will present exciting new iMIG® graphic technology at the three-day Pack Expo Show in September. Pack Expo, the world’s largest packaging and processing event, will welcome 26,000 packaging and processing professionals from across the globe.

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July 15, 2013

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ORBIS Corporation, an international manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, has introduced the NovaLock™ Pallet, an all-plastic pallet designed for optimum conveyance of a wide variety of plastic and metal cans and bottles in the food and beverage industries.

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July 12, 2013

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Today, more and more manufacturers are using reusable packaging. They see the benefits that this type of packaging can offer through the reduction of cost, improvements in worker safety and even helping companies go green with reusable products. Amatech, a reusable packaging manufacturer, has the credentials and experience any company needs to make the switch to reusable packaging, and they are expanding their efforts through distributor networks to reach more manufacturers who want to make the switch.

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July 9, 2013

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Beverage Industry magazine writes that, “the buzzword ‘sustainability’ can have many different applications in the beverage industry including environmental and economic sustainability

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July 2, 2013

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CAPS (www.usecaps.com) was recently named a 2013 Top Green Provider by Food Logistics Magazine. The award recognizes companies providing products, services or exemplary leadership in exceeding sustainability standards in the food and beverage supply chain.

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June 27, 2013

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ORBIS Corporation, a North American manufacturer of plastic bins and carts for the collection of recyclables and waste, has introduced the Green Bin2 in response to rising demand for a smaller, more appropriately sized container to collect source separated organics in residential and commercial applications.

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June 21, 2013

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In order to accommodate the ongoing growth of the company, CAPS (Container and Pooling Solutions) has moved its headquarters to a much larger facility within the same industrial park as its previous office in Livonia, Michigan.

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June 20, 2013

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RPCs reduce solid waste and use less water and energy across produce applications, according to a new study sponsored by IFCO SYSTEMS, a global provider of Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) for fresh products. The report shows the IFCO solution generates 82% less solid waste, consumes 92% less water, requires 49% lower energy demand, and lowers ozone depletion by 76% for a weighted average of 10 top produce commodities compared with shipping the same amount of produce in display-ready corrugated boxes. The report was produced by Franklin Associates, a Division of ERG, a leading consulting company specializing in life cycle analyses and solid waste management.

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June 14, 2013

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ORBIS Corporation, an international manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, has introduced the next generation of StakPaks, the NXO models, featuring an enhanced container design for improved durability and longer service life.

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June 10, 2013

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The number of pallets in use in the US is forecast to grow 2.4 percent annually to 2.6 billion in 2017, with annual demand for new pallets increasing 3.5 percent per year to 1.3 billion units. A number of factors will contribute to sales growth. First, rising manufacturers’ shipments will require producers to add to their existing stocks in order to have enough pallets on hand to handle higher output levels