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AZ Bill seeks to rein in burgeoning business of pallet theft

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March 10, 2011

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The Arizona legislature passed House Bill 2168, last week and is awaiting action in the Senate. HB 2168 would require companies buying more than 10 plastic or wood bulk-merchandise containers to record the name, addresses and telephone number of the seller, a description of the purchase and the license-plate number of the vehicle used to deliver the containers. Companies would also have to confirm the identity of the seller with a government-issued ID.

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M&As: Deal or no deal?

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January 26, 2011

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Several M&A pros contacted recently by Plastics News observed the market strengthening in the second half of 2010 — with distressed deals being replaced by quality ones — and said that they expect this trend of more and better deals to continue on into 2011.

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Packaging sector should expect slow growth in 2011

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November 12, 2010

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Having survived the economic recession, North American packaging companies should not expect major growth in 2011, two industry watchers said at the recent Pack Expo trade show in Chicago.

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Study proves ‘green’ credentials of plastic crates

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October 12, 2010

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Chep Australia’s returnable plastic crate (RPC) system for produce has proven its sustainability credentials, delivering customers outstanding environmental performance as well as functionality and financial value in the supply chain.

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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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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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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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Reusable Asset Theft – Growing Problem?

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July 26, 2010

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By LAUREN ETTER [CRATE] Associated Press The thefts of crates, like these seen in a New Jersey refrigerated warehouse, have prompted food companies to try to crack down on the…

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