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Be A Good Citizen

(Magazine)

August 31, 2007, ... the purchase of raw materials to the disposal of packaging—has been a primary focus of sustainable operations. For example, major end-users are demanding lighter-weight packaging, which reduces shipping ...

A Look Ahead: Sustainability and Other Hot Topics

(Archive)

January 30, 2007, ... procedures, proper use and disposal of product; and expert assistance to address EHS questions or concerns. In today's global environment, understanding the myriad of regional regulations and how they might ...

A Call to Arms

(Magazine)

November 30, 2006, ... Europe, the average tipping fee (cost of disposal, e.g., container unit, haulage, and disposal charge) translates to US$120–$200/short ton. In the US, tipping fees are cheaper. We have less regard ...

Pilot/Lab/Technical Facilities

(Archive)

October 30, 2006, ...  Markets: beverages, frozen foods, health/beauty, industrial, meat/poultry, photographic/graphic arts, sanitary/disposals, snacks Service: coating (adhesive, 100% solids, solvent- and water-based, EB, ...

Clean Coating

(Unprinted Rolls)

September 30, 2006, Turn to a contract coater to resolve issues surrounding safe waste disposal and environmental compliance. Pollution Control Increasing regulatory issues concerning the safe disposal of hazardous waste ...

What Makes an MSDS Useful?

(Magazine)

March 30, 2006, ... and composition; precautions for use, handling, storage, and disposal; first aid and other emergency procedures; etc. Putting aside the legal requirements for a moment, consider the pragmatic aspects ...

Biopolymers May Lead to Zero-Waste Communities

(Archive)

March 06, 2006, The introduction of biopolymers, combined with a growing infrastructure for composting them, may reduce the estimated 94% of all plastic consumer products that currently end up in local disposal facilities ...

MOCON Announces Seminar Series

(Archive)

January 30, 2006, ... their disposal so that key aspects of the copy, equations, etc. can be highlighted for easier viewer comprehension. The Webinars begin at 10 a.m. CST and last 30 minutes with a question/answer period ...

To Serve & Protect

(Magazine)

October 30, 2005, ... factor to consider is repulpability and/or recylability of the finished substrate. Generally, waxes and polyolefin films are not repulpable or recyclable, creating a cost for disposal. Technical staff, ...

Pilot/Lab/Technical Facilities

(Magazine)

October 30, 2005, ... arts, sanitary/disposals, snacks Services: coating (adhesive, 100% solids, solvent- and water-based, EB, UV), laminating, one-color printing (rotogravure and flexography) Substrates: film, foil, paper, ...

An Exercise in Compliance

(Magazine)

September 29, 2005, ...  Because of the development of new adhesives and coatings in recent years, such use and disposal may not fall under the original regulations. Nevertheless, regulations that control solvent emissions ...

Data Security: A Growing Concern

(Magazine)

September 29, 2005, ... including standards for proper disposal of consumer reports or information derived from consumer reports. Reasonable disposal methods may include shredding of paper files and destroying or erasing electronic ...

Testing for Toxins in Packaging

(Magazine)

August 30, 2005, ... customers of the problem with the packaging and how to properly dispose of it. Customers also could send the printed circuit board with the blinking red light back to the manufacturer for proper disposal. ...

Narrow Web What's Ne

(Magazine)

June 29, 2005, ... transport and storage as well as in waste disposal. Thermal self-wound linerless products are designed for tracking/logistic applications in which there is a need for portable or hand-held mobile print ...

E-waste Recycling Legislation Could Frame Waste Management Debate

(Magazine)

June 29, 2005, ... serve as a lesson and a warning for the converting industry, not only because of its impact on the industry’s disposal of computers and other electronic equipment but also because of the potential to influence ...

18 Ways to Cut Coating Costs

(Magazine)

June 29, 2005, ... in the recovery or disposal efforts. Productivity Improvements There are lots of mechanical upgrades that can be done to improve productivity. Some of them include: #5 Speed up the coater with new ...

Biodegradable Films Today

(Flexpack)

April 29, 2005, ... method is available to recycle, separate, or divert them from disposal in landfills. PLC Probe Most of us love our creature comforts, including the many items that use flexible packaging substrates. ...

E-Waste Legislation

(Magazine)

April 29, 2005, In response to concerns over the environmentally sound disposal of an increasing quantity of cathode ray tube (CRT) devices, which contain lead and other heavy metals considered hazardous materials by ...

Cleaning the Right Way

(Magazine)

March 30, 2005, ... equipment may be essential. When using solvent, be certain no sources of ignition are present. If the item being cleaned is a piece of machinery, the equipment must be off and locked out. Disposal of ...

A King of Shrink Contender

(Flexpack)

March 30, 2005, ... for both converter and end-user alike. A p-s label converter accumulates a lot of matrix waste that’s typically landfilled at a high disposal cost. As well, for the end-user customer, the silicone-coated ...