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RPA Committee Will Establish Stronger and Uniform Standards for Reusables in Food Supply Chain

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February 24, 2014

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The Reusable Packaging Association has established a new industry-wide committee to establish sanitation standards and guidelines for reusable containers used throughout the food supply chain. The RPC Food Safety Standards Committee will include membership and input from providers of reusable plastic containers (RPCs), retailers, growers, and shippers.

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IFCO Expanding Scope of Study on Environmental Impact of Reusable Plastic Containers

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February 20, 2014

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IFCO SYSTEMS, the global leader in Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) for fresh products, today announced the expansion of its life cycle assessment research comparing RPCs and display-ready corrugated boxes used to ship fresh produce to grocery retailers. The new study, expected to be published in May, will add human and eco-toxicity impact categories to the areas currently reviewed, which include solid waste, energy demand, water usage and more. The report is being produced by Franklin Associates, a Division of ERG, a leading consulting company specializing in life cycle assessment and solid waste management.

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Product of the Day: Reusable aluminum pallets

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February 15, 2014

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Packaging Digest By Lisa McTigue Pierce in Pallets on February 13, 2014 Eco Pact aluminum reusable pallets are equipped with an affordable Bluetooth asset tracking system designed to work with…

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Problem Solvers: United Pallet Services Provides Pallets That Eliminate Food Safety Concerns

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February 15, 2014

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Cocoa Services West (CSW) in Union City, Calif. did a pilot test of just a few pointGUARD complete package (CP) pallets and quickly found that they eliminated the hassle of dealing with splinters, making for a safer production area.

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New Wood Effect plastic crate from Polymer Logistics is set to transform fresh produce aisles

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February 11, 2014

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11 February 2014 Under pinning its commitment to innovation within the field of retail ready packaging Polymer Logistics has launched the world’s first Wood Effect crate. Perfect for stores who…

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ORBIS Introduces New NEW 1200mm x 1000mm OPTE BULK Pallet

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January 28, 2014

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ORBIS Corporation, a manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, has introduced a 1200mm x 1000mm pallet, sleeve and top cap system. The 1000 x 1200 CS CISC OPTE Bulk provides a bulk packaging solution to store, handle and ship food, beverage, consumer goods and pharmaceutical products.

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CHEP Pallecon Solutions Recognized as Supply Chain and Technology Innovator

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January 16, 2014

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CHEP Pallecon Solutions North America has recently been recognized for its leadership in technology and supply chain innovation by several industry publications. The company’s credits include being named to Food Logistics tenth annual Top 100 Technology Providers list, as well as winning Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine’s 2013 Green Supply Chain Award.

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Pallet and Top Cap System Protects Coca-Cola Freestyle Dispenser – InterBev Award Winner

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January 15, 2014

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Reusable Packaging News reports that RPA member Polymer Solutions helped the Coca-Cola Company better package and protect their Coca-Cola Freestyle® beverage dispensers for shipment to restaurants across the United States.

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Reusable Packaging Helps Sony Eliminate 312 Tons of Packaging Waste Annually

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January 14, 2014

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Packaging Revolution reports that Sony has reduced packaging material consumption considerably since adopting reusable containers for the shipment of parts and products

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ORBIS CORPORATION INCREASES WORKER SAFETY WITH SEALED EDGE DUNNAGE

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January 6, 2014

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ORBIS Corporation, an international manufacturer of sustainable reusable packaging and an expert in supply chain optimization, has introduced a new sealed edge technology that creates a more efficient alternative to using a stitched top edge or folded over design on the edges of plastic corrugated sheets used for divider sets that hold automotive parts. The process creates a less sharp, rounded edge—ultimately promoting better safety for both worker and product.

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