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1977 - 1979

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September 19, 2002, ... "Hazardous Waste Rules Coming -- The regulations, which already have been published in proposed form, will implement provisions of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976." The biodegradable ...

May 1993 - 1994

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September 19, 2002, 1920s and 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970 - 1973 1974 - 1976 1977 - 1979 1980s 1990 - April 1993 1995 - 1999 2000 to present The Mid-1990s...May 199313th1920s and 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970 - 1973  ...

1970 - 1973

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August 26, 2002, ... . "Many laminators are shunning exotic combining agents in favor of that old workhorse microwax because of ecological pressures. Microwax offers substantial ecology benefits: It is biodegradable, land-fillabl ...

DuPont & EarthShell Partner Up for Environmental Packaging

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August 01, 2002, EarthShell Corp. reports it has signed a definitive alliance agreement with DuPont. According to the co., the alliance combines EarthShell's patented composite material technology with DuPont's materials, ...

US National Parks Using EarthShell 'Environmentally Preferred' Packagin

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June 27, 2002, EarthShell announces US National Park System use of its "environmentally preferable" sandwich wraps. Packaging utilizes limestone, starch, and other biodegradable materials. SANTA BARBARA, CA, USA—EarthShell ...

Latest Industry Info at LatinPack

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June 04, 2002, ... feature information on: Tendencies of Gravure Film Printing; A Breakthrough in Biodegradable PET Resins; Advances in Corona Treatment of Polymeric Films; Outlook and Trends of Latin ...

Materials

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May 31, 2002, ... that inks do not clog ink fountains. Powder-free inks are offered in multiple tack ranges, are suitable for a variety of substrates, and are fully recyclable. Next Generation of Biodegradable Plastic ...

Need New Equipment or Accessories? NPD Is the Place to Look

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April 30, 2002, ... Zapper bio-based press and blanket wash is said to combine high performance with safety and environmental benefits. Derived from corn and soybeans, it reportedly is 100% biodegradable and nontoxic and ...

DuPont & EarthShell to Accelerate Environmentally Preferred Packages

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April 11, 2002, ...  The companies report they intend to collaborate closely to identify opportunities that combine EarthShell packaging with DuPont's Biomax® hydro/biodegradable polyester coatings/films technology. According ...

Division Conference Offers Varied Program

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May 31, 2001, ... the subsequent metabolism by natural organisms renders these materials biodegradable in a normal time scale. PLA is not a new material. Due to its biocompatability and biodegradability, it has had use ...

A Communication from the PLACE Div. of TAPPI

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January 30, 2001, ... biodegradable polymers, etc. Others who have suggestions for changes or improvements to future Polymers, Laminations and Coatings Conferences should contact Wooster by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Wooster ...

Converting Industry News

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November 30, 2000, ... Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) and the US Composting Council (USCC) report a joint program to certify and identify—via a logo—plastic products that will biodegrade and compost satisfactorily in ...

Converting Industry News

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November 29, 2000, ... biodegradable, compostable trash bags, straws, cup lids, and cutlery to the providers of cleaning management and packaging and recycling services for the games. According to Juan Antonio Samaranch, ...

Conference Features New Networking Opportunity

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October 31, 2000, ... compostable. With the advent of biodegradable moisture-proof coatings, they will provide a fully compostable moisture proof membrane. In their paper on "Barrier Properties of EVOH at Low Temperatures ...

Converting Industry News

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August 31, 2000, ...  The association cites these reasons for using wax paper: positive perceptions by consumers; renewable resource; fully biodegradable; recyclable; good barrier properties; good deadfold and twist wrapping ...

More New Products for the Converting Industry

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August 31, 2000, ... provide potential savings in the form of downgauging. Films Are Friendly to Environment Cortec Corp., White Bear Lake, MN; 651/429-1100 Ecofilm and EcoCorr film are both 100% biodegradable and provide ...

Anilox Rolls Are Key When Printing Corrugated Board

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July 31, 2000, ... job. AssiDoman uses the biodegradable BioClean cleaning liquids from Apex, because cleaning with water does not give the required results, according to Da Silva. "Not only does water require more cleaning ...

State legislative action includes removal of 2 bans: 1994

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February 28, 1995, ... of biodegradable plastics to the maximum extent possible. The bill was signed into law by the governor. The bill also asks the California Integrated Waste Management Board to analyze the efficacy of biodegradable ...