In 2014, the much-lauded Mediterranean diet continued to receive attention from nutrition researchers all over the world, with studies continuing to find a wide range of benefits associated with the diet. The latest study, which ...
Tags: blood pressure, HDL-cholesterol, Agriculture
In 2013 each American household owned on average 28 electronic devices, according to the Consumer Electronics Association. But with advancing technology, sleeker, shinier and faster cell phones, computers, tablets, mp3 players and ...
Tags: cell phones, computers, tablets, mp3 players, Construction
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the first national regulations to provide for the safe disposal of coal combustion residuals (coal ash) from coal-fired power plants. The final rule establishes safeguards to ...
Tags: coal ash, ground water, Construction
Chrysler has announced that it is adding 208,783 to it ongoing recall list to replace passenger-side air-bag inflators supplied by Takata. The latest recall will include older model vehicles that were bought or registered across five ...
Chrysler has announced that it will be voluntarily replacing front passenger-side airbag inflators to fix issues with its deployment. Around 149,150 vehicles are affected with the issue which includes 2003 version of Ram 1500, 2500 and ...
Diversified packaging company Sonoco has developed plant-based plastic bottles for Ecover's new home care line. Ecover has launched its popular green brand in North America after joining Method in 2012. The new look is the celebration ...
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According to a new report by Markets & Markets, “Micronized PTFE Market by Application (Inks, Thermoplastics, Coatings, Grease & Lubricants, Elastomers), by Geography - Global Forecast to 2019,” the market has a projected value ...
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UK-based plastic pallets supplier Goplasticpallets.com has launched the GoBox 1210 BBE, a grocery box that helps in keeping fruits and vegetables fresh for a long time. These new perforated, rigid plastic pallets are said to be ...
Tags: GoBox 1210 BBE, grocery box, Agriculture
Corrugated packaging provider Green Bay Packaging (GBP) has acquired Great Lakes Packaging Corporation and Midland Container Corporation from MidCon Holdings, a portfolio company of Arbor Investments, for an undisclosed amount. MidCon is ...
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The special grease resistant grade will be part of an exclusive distribution deal in the UK. Grease Guard folding carton board has been specifically designed for packaging that is in direct contact with all food types. It is also ...
Double and triple bagging bulk meat containers results in high levels of packaging waste. CHEP Pallecon Solutions’ new liner ensures food safety with a single bag. The bags are produced with multiple, ultra-thin layers within a ...
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Toyota has announced that it will recall further 247,000 vehicles over the safety issues related to Takata air bags. The vehicles include Toyota Corolla, Matrix, Sequoia, Tundra and Lexus SC vehicles that were manufactured between 2001 ...
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Consumer goods giants Procter & Gamble (P&G) has expanded its sustainability goals to conserve resources, protect environment and improve social conditions. As a part of its efforts towards sustaining environment, it will also try to ...
Tags: P&G, Recycled Resin, Packaging
Nampak has opened its energy-efficient glass furnace in Gauteng, South Africa, with an investment of around $0.11bn (R1.2bn). The new furnace, which is the company's third, will increase the plant's capacity to 295 000 tons per annum and ...
Tags: Nampak, Third Glass Furnace, Printing
Rigid plastic producers Amcor Rigid Plastics will soon operate an on-site production facility within Method’s manufacturing facility in Chicago to produce 100% PCR polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. Method produces ...
Tags: Amcor, Pet Production Facility, Packaging