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Reusable packaging company, TOSCA LTD., welcomed into Green Tier Program

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April 13, 2011

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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.

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RPA Providing Content and Conducting Workshops for National “Use Reusables” Campaign

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April 6, 2011

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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.

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Waste Management 2010 CSR Report: Ambition and Clarity

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February 14, 2011

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Waste. The byproduct of consumer culture is the bane of environmentalists. We have chanted the mantra of “reduce, reuse, recycle” for more than a generation, yet our entire economy is based on wasteful consumption with packaging, material byproducts and the like rising exponentially throughout the Age of Convenience

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EPA releases municipal solid waste report

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January 31, 2011

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released its annual report on municipal solid waste in the United States, which includes a trove of information on national recycling and composting trends.

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California municipality signs off on plan to make companies pay for their disposals

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December 16, 2010

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With little fanfare, the Woodland City Council has signed off on a plan that basically makes companies responsible for paying for the disposal of their goods and packaging.

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Experts say sustainability remains a dominant trend in packaging

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November 12, 2010

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Partnerships between packaging manufacturers, consumer products manufacturers and retailers to advance their common sustainability goals are firmly established as part of the cost of doing business in today’s environment.

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Life Cycle Assessment of U.S. Industry‐Average Corrugated Product

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November 10, 2010

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The first ever U.S. corrugated life cycle assessment has been completed by the Corrugated Packaging Alliance (CPA).

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RPA President Discusses Sustainability

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November 8, 2010

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RPA President speaking at PACK EXPO show in Chicago

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IFCO RPCs Win Responsible Packaging Award for Ecologically and Socially Responsible Packaging Innovation

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October 15, 2010

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IFCO SYSTEMS is pleased to announce that its reusable plastic containers (RPCs) have won the Responsible Packaging Award for ecologically and socially responsible packaging innovation. IFCO’s RPCs are used primarily for the transport of fresh produce from grower to retailer, and are particularly compatible with organic produce as they are Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) Listed© and protect produce better than traditional packaging, with dramatically reduced environmental impact.

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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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