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Reusable Packaging Association Hosting Education Conference at MODEX

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November 15, 2011

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As part of its ongoing effort to build stronger working relationships with other key industry associations, the Reusable Packaging Association will host a Reusables Conference at the new MODEX show in Atlanta, GA, February 6 – 8, 2012.

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Sustainability: Green trends growing in materials handling

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November 14, 2011

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Modern Materials Handling magazine interviewed two members of the RPA for an article about the role of reusables in helping a company meet sustainability initiatives. “Another way to keep material from going to the landfill is to use returnables and reusables. Reusable plastic bulk containers can save companies with a large shipping infrastructure in many industries millions of dollars annually, as well as help keep tons of cardboard out of the waste stream.

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Postal Service Offers Amnesty for Return of Equipment

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November 10, 2011

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The Postal Service has issued an all-points bulletin for the apprehension of its delivery tubs and pallets, no questions asked. The Postal Service spent nearly $50 million last year to replace equipment that has gone missing. Because of the financial crisis the USPS currently faces, it is a serious issue, and it can ill afford any kind of unnecessary expense. The equipment is clearly postal property and the agency wants it back.

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Food Manufacturing Interview with Bob Klimko

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November 8, 2011

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As the value of plastics and other materials used to create reusable packaging increases, more and more manufacturers are dealing with reusable asset theft. Food Manufacturing spoke with Bob Klimko, chairman of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA), about the growth of the problem and how companies can prevent asset theft.

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PECO Pallet Joins RPA; Completes Membership of Major Pallet Pooling Companies

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November 2, 2011

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PECO Pallet, a national leader in pallet pooling services, has joined the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA), it was announced today. The company’s membership is a milestone for the RPA; completing the list of major pallet pooling companies to join the Association. They are also the 19th new member to join the RPA in 2011.

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Pennsylvania Court Holds Pallets Are Not Containers and May Be Eligible for Sales Tax Exemption.

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November 1, 2011

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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania (“Court”) reversed the Pennsylvania Board of Finance and Revenue’s (“Board”) decision and held that pallets are not “containers”…

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Pallet reader survey: Usage on the rise

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October 19, 2011

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According to a recent reader survey pallets are the foundation of the materials handling industry. Here’s why they are important to readers.

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Leading Logistics Platform Provider Joins Fight Against Food Waste

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October 17, 2011

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Leading pallet and Reusable Plastic Container (RPC) management provider IFCO has announced that they are partnering up with Forgotten Harvest, an organization that relieves hunger in the Detroit metropolitan community by rescuing surplus, prepared and perishable food and donating it to emergency food providers.

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Reusable industrial packaging remains a big opportunity for plastics

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October 10, 2011

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A whole section of the recent Pack Expo trade show was dedicated to member companies of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA). While not dedicated solely to plastics packaging, Jerry Welcome, President and CEO of the RPA, said that more than ever, plastics are a big player in packaging products such as pallets and containers used for shipping large quantities.

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RPA Asset Loss Prevention Committee Focusing on Minimizing Asset Loss

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October 1, 2011

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The RPA’s Asset Loss Prevention Committee is exploring ways to help the industry minimize asset loss through education, sharing of best practices and legislation.

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