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.
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.
The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) announced today that 11 of the industry’s leading reusable packaging service providers will exhibit together at the RPA’s Reusable Packaging Pavilion at PACK EXPO International 2010, Oct. 31 – Nov. 3.
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.
Container and Pooling Solutions (CAPS) proudly announces that its Livonia, MI Service Center recently received a Certificate of Participation from the American Institute of Baking (AIB)
After a year of big gains, a new forecast shows North American production flattening in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, August sales numbers, due this week, are expected to be lackluster.
There is a growing trend among businesses to measure, report and neutralize the carbon footprint of their products. The first step to carbon neutrality is a product life-cycle assessment (LCA). This thorough assessment provides a comprehensive view of the carbon footprint of a product throughout its life, but it is worth the upfront time and cost?
Right now on the desks of Federal Trade Commissioners is the new set of so-called Green Guides that are used by the FTC to guide enforcement of existing laws. They are the first environmental-marketing guidelines in 12 years and could radically reshape how far marketers can go in painting their products, packaging or even corporate images green.
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.
