Join us at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Sept. 29–Oct. 1, for the Reusable Packaging Learning Center, featuring two days of expert-led education on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in transport packaging.
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Join us at PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Sept. 29–Oct. 1, for the Reusable Packaging Learning Center, featuring two days of expert-led education on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in transport packaging.
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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…
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.
Two primary drivers have been identified by a Pira Intl. poll for sustainable packaging development, and both start with the consumers. During a recent poll of a survey of key players across the global packaging value chain, Pira Intl. found that an overwhelming 79 percent of respondents said that consumer awareness of environmental issues and new material developments are the most important drivers in the development of sustainable packaging, as growth drivers. The growth drivers’ specific terminology used in the poll was ‘Increased exposure of consumers to environmental issues’ and ‘Advances in materials technology.”
Driscoll Strawberry Associates, the world’s leading producer of fresh berries, is further advancing its environmental initiatives through a unique partnership with CHEP, an industry leader in pallet and container pooling solutions.
Alameda County public agency StopWaste.Org has been awarded $499,000 in U.S. EPA grant funding to expand the reach of their successful “Use Reusables” campaign (www.usereusables.com) to businesses and communities nationwide, over the next three years.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced today that TOSCA LTD., a Green Bay-based business that manages and services pools of returnable containers, has joined the Green Tier ranks of Wisconsin companies committed to exceeding the standards for environmental regulations.
The Reusable Packaging Association will provide content and conduct a series of nationwide workshops to help businesses replace limited-use transport packaging with more durable and economical reusable alternatives. The workshops are part of the Alameda County public agency StopWaste.Org “Use Reusables” campaign. StopWaste.Org was awarded $499,000 in U.S. EPA grant funding to expand the reach of its current successful campaign to businesses and communities nationwide over the next three years.
WASHINGTON — Food, beverage and consumer products manufacturers anticipate that they will eliminate four billion pounds of packaging waste nationwide between 2005 and 2020, according to survey research announced today by the Grocery Manufacturers Association here.
Concerns that foods packed in material made of recycled cardboard may contain mineral oil above agreed limits are causing some food companies to change their packaging material, and in one UK company’s case, to stop using recycled board altogether.
Some companies are trying to do their part to help the environment. Can they inspire you to look for ways to reuse in your own home?