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February 28, 2014

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According to a new report released by RnRMarketResearch.com Global sales to climb nearly 5% annually through 2017.

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February 26, 2014

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Jerry Welcome, President of the RPA, pointed out the value of reusable containers for transporting produce in clamshells in an article in published in the January edition of Produce Business

RPA’s Editor discusses with Aaron Goulet, Account Representative from APR Allen Plastic Repair the advantages of repairing reusables rather than disposing them creating more ROI for your reusables investment.

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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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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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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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November 8, 2013

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According to a study undertaken in 2012 by thermal protection packaging provider Minnesota Thermal Science in cooperation with The University of Minnesota College of Science & Engineering it shows reusable pharma container ‘significantly’ reduces environmental impact.

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October 31, 2013

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Arlington, VA, Oct. 31, 2013 – Secondary package design with on-message, brand-building color and graphics can lift brand awareness and increase purchase intent when integrated into in-store marketing campaigns, according…

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October 28, 2013

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“Looking for a way to make your supply chain more efficient? You might want to consider reusable packaging. Reusable packaging includes pallets, racks, bulk containers, bins, dollies, handheld containers, and dunnage typically made from durable materials such as plastic, wood, and metal.

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September 25, 2013

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The Reusable Packaging Association is proud to announce that Finelite is the winner of the Reusable Packaging Association’s second annual Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award. The winner was announced at the RPA Networking Reception at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas.

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