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Federal Trade Commission Proposes Revised “Green Guides”

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October 6, 2010

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The Federal Trade Commission today proposed revisions to the guidance that it gives marketers to help them avoid making misleading environmental claims. The proposed changes are designed to update the Guides and make them easier for companies to understand and use.

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ConAgra Foods 2010 Corporate Responsibility Report celebrates successes, looks toward future goals

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September 30, 2010

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ConAgra Foods has released its 2010 Corporate Responsibility Report, providing a detailed look at the company’s efforts to protect the environment, nourish its employees, give back to the communities it serves, and drive economic gains for its stakeholders.

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Procter & Gamble Aims For 100% Sustainable Packaging, Zero CO2 Emissions

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September 29, 2010

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Pantene, Pringles, and Pampers may not seem like the most sustainability-oriented brands on the market. But parent company Procter & Gamble is making a notable effort at ramping up its environmentally friendly practices: The world’s largest consumer products company unveiled a Sustainability Vision plan this week, outlining a number of impressive goals for both the near and long-term.

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PE, PP prices rising, buyers say

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September 25, 2010

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Higher feedstock costs have sent North American polypropylene prices higher since Sept. 1, while a push for margin improvement has done the same for polyethylene prices in the region in that same time frame.

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Rehrig Pacific Company Introduces the PubKeg™

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September 23, 2010

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Rehrig Pacific Company, a leading manufacturer of plastic pallets, reusable transport & distribution crates, carts and containers for the material handling, food & beverage, agriculture, and recycling & waste industries is pleased to introduce the PubKeg™, a new one-way packaging alternative to metal kegs.

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Climate Change Climbs Boardroom Agenda – Global 500 Report

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September 21, 2010

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Carbon management is becoming a strategic business priority and competitive driver for the largest global companies, despite the lack of global agreement on climate change. These are among the findings of the 2010 Global 500 report and leadership index released today by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), produced by PwC.

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RPA Presents Educational Session on Fundamentals of Reusable Packaging at PACK EXPO

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September 9, 2010

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Arlington, VA, September 9, 2010 – The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is hosting a workshop at PACK EXPO that will give attendees a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of developing an effective reusable packaging strategy for their companies’ supply chains.

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Investment firms buying Canada’s IPL for $94.2 million

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September 8, 2010

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Two investment firms are combining to buy Saint-Damien-based injection molder and extruder IPL Inc. for $6.50 per share, a deal that values the company at $94.2 million.

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eBay to give away 100K green reusable shipping boxes

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September 7, 2010

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Online retailer eBay will be giving away 100,000 boxes, beginning next month, that are made of recycled content and designed to be used repeatedly.

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How the FTC Will Tame the ‘Wild West’ of Green Marketing

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September 2, 2010

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The FTC’s imminent release of its first new “Green Guidelines” in 12 years has gotten lots of recent attention, along with how marketers will be impacted.

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