Carlisle Wide Plank Floors has announced a partnership with Warmboard, Inc., the Monterey Bay, Calif.-based supplier of energy-efficient radiant heating panels. The partnership brings together Carlisle's wide plank floor specialists with ...
Tags: Construction, floor
The US paper and packaging giant is using its exclusive distributor for UK and Ireland Warren Board Sales to stock its Carolina C1S and C2S grades in the UK. Carolina C1S and C2S are one- and two-sided coated boards, and can be used for ...
North American printing and specialty papers producer NewPage has introduced the new Anthem Plus, a coated paper built to perform in virtually all print applications. According to the company, the new Anthem Plus, which is made in the US, ...
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SKG has set out targets to strengthen its sustainable business practices under seven key building blocks including: Chain of Custody, CO emissions, Waste, Water, Health & Safety, Sustainable Sourcing, and Community Involvement. Detailed ...
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If you're interested in getting a green, eco-friendly floor, you're spoiled for choices, although some of the choices are more eco-friendly than the others. Here are the choices we've seen touted as eco-friendly and green for any number of ...
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Global packaging company MeadWestvaco (MWV) is all set to purchase wood that is certified under the American Tree Farm System (ATFS), in a bid to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable forest management. According to MWV, ATFS ...
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National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, has packaged the official White House Easter Egg in a gift box, which is made from the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Standard certified paperboard. ...
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The White House Easter Eggs themselves, and the boxes they come in, are made from the wood products certified to have come from sustainably managed forests. For the fifth straight year, the National Park Foundation has packaged the ...
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Smithers Pira, in association with Packaging Digest and Pharmaceutical & Medical Packaging News, is pleased to announce that The United Nations, IDEO, the World Wildlife Fund and International Paper will provide the keynote addresses at ...
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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) provides accreditation in accordance with ISO/IEC Guide 65 for product certification programs to ensure that the marketplace can gain confidence for their activities. The program is overseen ...
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Canada-based shipping and packaging firm Crownhill Packaging has embarked upon plans to promote eco-friendly measures in collaboration with several bodies. According to the firm, it has obtained credentials and membership as part of the ...
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Printing and specialty papers producer in the US, NewPage has unveiled a new 60lb wet strength label paper, OmniPoint designed for large glass and plastic containers used in food, beverage and condiment applications. The new heavyweight ...
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US toy manufacturer Mattel has announced the development of a sustainable procurement policy for all of its product lines, to avoid using packaging that contributes to deforestation. Mattel said the policy will include requirements for ...
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Buckeye Technologies Inc. announced the release of its 2012 Sustainability Report. This report (which summarizes calendar year 2011 results) highlights Buckeye's continuing efforts to reduce fossil fuel usage, water usage, solid waste ...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The World Resources Institute has launched the Forest Legality Risk Information Tool to help wood products buyers assess illegal logging risks. The WRI, an environmental think tank based here, said the tool is ...
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