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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
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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.
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.
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.
Packaging Revolution reports that Sony has reduced packaging material consumption considerably since adopting reusable containers for the shipment of parts and products
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.
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…
“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.
Any company interested in integrating reusables into their supply chain – whether you are just starting to explore the concept or a veteran user that wants to gain more efficiencies and ROI – can learn something of value at the RPA Reusables Learning Center at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013.
Arlington, Va, September 18, 2012 – The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is offering a comprehensive educational series at PACK EXPO, presenting six sessions on topics ranging from intelligent shipping to…