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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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Reusable Packaging Association Membership: Shaping the Market for Today and Tomorrow

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January 1, 2012

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Since its inception in 1999 as the Reusable Pallet and Container Coalition (RPCC), the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) has steadily expanded its membership, resources and expertise, strengthening its position as the industry’s recognized leading source and voice for the adoption of reusable packaging systems across all industries.

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Case Study – John Deere: Tracking Reusables in a Global Assembly Manufacturing Supply Chain

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December 27, 2011

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Whether you’re a farmer or an occasional weekend gardener, almost everyone recognizes the green and yellow colors associated with John Deere. The company is the world’s leading manufacturer of farm equipment, and produces and markets North America’s broadest line of lawn and garden tractors, mowers, golf course equipment, and other outdoor power products.

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Member Spotlight: Hillary Femal, Director of Strategic Market Development, IFCO; RPA 2012 Board Member and Chairperson of the RPA Marketing and Communications Committee

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December 27, 2011

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RPA’s Marketing and Communications Chairperson and new Board member Hillary Femal, IFCO Systems is interviewed for this member spotlight.

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Reusable Packaging Association Announces 2012 Board of Directors

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December 21, 2011

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The membership of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) has approved its Board of Directors for 2012. The eight Board members will contribute their expertise and experience to help the Association further its mission of promoting the value and expansion of reusable packaging systems. The can¬di¬dates will serve two-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2012 and ending Dec. 31, 2014.

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Replace Disposables with Reusables

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December 9, 2011

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Switching from disposable transport packaging materials to reusable alternatives can improve corporate efficiency and environmental performance.

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RFID brings an added dimension to managing reusable packaging

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December 2, 2011

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Reduce, reuse, recycle. These have been the three legs of the stool called sustainable packaging for about as long as I can remember. But these days it seems that only two of the three—reduce and recycle—are talked about all that much. So it’s refreshing to see recent reports confirming that reusable containers are alive and well.

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Member Spotlight: Robert Zachrich, President of Fabri-Form Company and Member of the RPA Board of Directors

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November 20, 2011

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An interview with RPA Board Member Rob Zachrich the new President of Fabri-Form Company a manufacturer of thermoformed plastic products for logistics (custom packaging, pallets, sleeve packs), work-in-process (totes, trays and freezer spacers) and for end products (custom components).

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New plastic CABKAN strengthens heavy-duty pallets

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November 18, 2011

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CABKAN is a reinforced plastic material developed by Cabka, supplier of one-way and reusable plastic pallets in St. Louis, MO. It has been created especially for manufacturing heavy-duty plastic pallets.

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Reusable Packaging Association Hosting Education Conference at MODEX

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November 15, 2011

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As part of its ongoing effort to build stronger working relationships with other key industry associations, the Reusable Packaging Association will host a Reusables Conference at the new MODEX show in Atlanta, GA, February 6 – 8, 2012.

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Sustainability: Green trends growing in materials handling

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November 14, 2011

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Modern Materials Handling magazine interviewed two members of the RPA for an article about the role of reusables in helping a company meet sustainability initiatives. “Another way to keep material from going to the landfill is to use returnables and reusables. Reusable plastic bulk containers can save companies with a large shipping infrastructure in many industries millions of dollars annually, as well as help keep tons of cardboard out of the waste stream.

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