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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United Pallet Services, Inc., the sales and marketing arm of the recently patented innovation called The pointGUARD Pallet Protector, was given the 3rd place award at The Recycling Innovators Forum on August 26th in Louisville, Kentucky.
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.
Finelite, Inc. manufactures high-efficiency lighting systems for schools, offices and other workplaces where lighting performance and visual comfort are essential. The company has two focuses on waste reduction. One is lean manufacturing, the whole purpose of which is to reduce waste.
DC Velocity posted an article with guidelines on how to determine whether reusable packaging is the right fit for your supply chain.
Many businesses today are seeking smart ways to reduce supply chain waste and carbon impact. Over the next several years, the following trends could transform logistics operations, particularly in emerging markets.
Beverage Industry magazine writes that, “the buzzword ‘sustainability’ can have many different applications in the beverage industry including environmental and economic sustainability
CAPS (www.usecaps.com) was recently named a 2013 Top Green Provider by Food Logistics Magazine. The award recognizes companies providing products, services or exemplary leadership in exceeding sustainability standards in the food and beverage supply chain.
ORBIS Corporation, a North American manufacturer of plastic bins and carts for the collection of recyclables and waste, has introduced the Green Bin2 in response to rising demand for a smaller, more appropriately sized container to collect source separated organics in residential and commercial applications.
RPCs reduce solid waste and use less water and energy across produce applications, according to a new study sponsored by IFCO SYSTEMS, a global provider of Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) for fresh products. The report shows the IFCO solution generates 82% less solid waste, consumes 92% less water, requires 49% lower energy demand, and lowers ozone depletion by 76% for a weighted average of 10 top produce commodities compared with shipping the same amount of produce in display-ready corrugated boxes. The report was produced by Franklin Associates, a Division of ERG, a leading consulting company specializing in life cycle analyses and solid waste management.
Food Logistics Magazine writes that “sustainable pallets, packaging and containers offer many advantages within the supply chain. Companies are offering green products that provide durability while reducing overall costs, decrease…