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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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June 13, 2011

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According to one of seven driving packaging themes at this year’s Sustainable Packaging Symposium (www.sustainablepackagingsymposium.com), organized by Greener Package, reusables will gain marketshare where it makes systems sense.

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June 13, 2011

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A RMIT University Melbourne study shows that when it comes to sustainability, the CHEP system of Returnable Produce Crates (RPC) wins hands down

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June 13, 2011

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ORBIS Corporation has announced the introduction of its newest reusable bulk containers, the HDMC4845 BulkPak. The HDMC4845 is available in two heights: 27” and 34”.

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June 7, 2011

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Editor’s Note: Is plant-based packaging that far fetched? According to Rocco Papaila, Senior VP, PepsiCo Advanced Research maybe not. The environmental benefits of replacing petroleum products with bio-based substitutes are clear: they could sequester carbon dioxide, put less burden on landfills and, in some cases, even break down faster. But, bioplastics currently make up less than one percent of the U.S. plastics market. So, while the industry is excited about the potential, there are practical challenges yet to address.

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June 7, 2011

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Editor’s Note:  This article appears in the June 7th Triple Pundit newsletter.  One has to wonder if this type of legislative remedy could spur the growth of reusable packaging solutions…

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June 6, 2011

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The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is hosting a larger and more comprehensive Reusable Packaging Pavilion at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas Sept. 26 – 28.

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June 6, 2011

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Working with RPA member IPL, Inc., (the source of funding for this five-year, $335,000 study) researchers at USF Polytechnic are currently designing the prototype for the new RPC. IPL manufactures plastics and is producing the RPCs being used in this study.

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June 3, 2011

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New survey shows that sustainability is becoming an integrated part of the majority of business operations today, providing benefits such as lower costs and an improved brand.

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June 1, 2011

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A new state law tak­ing effect this sum­mer is designed to help track down peo­ple who steal plas­tic pal­lets — the type of deliv­ery trays often left unat­tended behind stores. Begin­ning July 20, there will be new Ari­zona restric­tions on any firm in the busi­ness of recy­cling, shred­ding, reselling or destroy­ing plas­tic pallets.

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June 1, 2011

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Pallet pooling experts discuss the challenges and importance of pallet management and logistics to properly administer a program and keep customer satisfaction at a high level. Discussion of pallet availability problems at iGPS.