Consumer Technology Association (CTA) director of environmental policy and sustainability Allison Schumacher expressed concern regarding the passage of the packaging task force bill (S.B. 233) by Senator Ted Kennedy, Jr. "We share Senator ...
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Red Gold, whose mission is to produce the world’s freshest, best tasting tomato products, has maintained a steadfast commitment to the values first set by its founders 74 years ago to do the right thing – by its employees, ...
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A study from the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has revealed that recycling rate for aluminium packaging has reached 55% in 2015 compared to 48% in previous year in the UK. Alupro has also reported that the estimated ...
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General Motors is turning its employees’ recycled water bottles into a new life: noise-reducing fabric insulation that covers the Chevrolet Equinox engine. The bottles - collected from five of its Michigan facilities - are also ...
The future of the Packaging Council of Australia (PCA) is currently up in the air. David Carter, Chief Executive Officer of the PCA told PKN that memberships to the council have dropped to levels which have forced him to announce an ...
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As part of its ongoing commitment to improve sustainability in supply chain, Snyder's-Lance announced plans to switch to 100 percent cage-free eggs for its products that use eggs. The company will consistently increase its percentage of ...
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As part of the company's ongoing commitment to improve sustainability in its supply chain, Snyder's-Lance is planning to switch to 100% cage-free eggs for all its products that use eggs. The company will consistently increase its ...
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Germany-based industrial packaging firm Mauser Group has acquired Berenfield Containers through its subsidiary in the US for undisclosed amount. The acquisition will strengthen its Mauser's presence in the US besides expanding the ...
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Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC), in collaboration with SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association (SPI), have launched a multi-hospital plastics recycling project in Chicago. Focused on non-infectious plastic packaging and ...
South Wine Company (SWC) has selected SIG Combibloc's packaging and filling technology to pack its Odyssey brand wines. The selection is a part of SWC's plan to move from glass bottles to a 1,000ml combiblocSlimline carton pack for ...
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Constantia Flexibles announed that strong sales growth resulted from all business divisions and was achieved primarily by strong volume increases in all regions. Constantia Flexibles, one of the world's leading flexible packaging and ...
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An election promise made by Premier Mike Baird, the container deposit scheme will reward the public with 10c each container they return and recycle. Similar programs were established in South Australia and the Northern Territory in the ...
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Port of Brisbane needs a dedicated freight connection, Mr Abson said. The Infrastructure Association of Queensland is supporting the State Infrastructure Plan and is urging the Palaszczuk Government to fast-track funding to support its ...
A mineral water bottling plant in Warburg, Germany will start using the InnoPET Blomax stretch blow-moulder from packaging systems manufacturer KHS this month. The bottler, Germete, fills in and sells over 340 million litres of mineral ...
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Waste campaigners in the UK are praising Starbucks' latest decision to offer a discount to customers who bring their own cup to the cafe. In Australia, it is estimated consumers use one billion disposable coffee cups each year, and ...