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- FPA Winners Prove Again How to Do More with Less
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- February 29, 2000, The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), Washington, DC, presented its 1999 Top Packaging Awards to seven companies for flexible packages that broke The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), Washington, ...
- Two states adopt regulations for rigid-container laws
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- January 31, 1998, ... letters from the US Food and Drug Administration that would permit the use of recycled plastics in food and cosmetic containers. The new regulations under the law were issued by the California Integrated ...
- The role of barrier materials in packaging low-fat goods.
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- October 31, 1996, ... chipboard specifications could be examined and upgraded (the recycled content can contain some unpleasant compounds). Even the warehouse, transport, and display environments might need to be better controlled ...
- Perforating tear-resistant materials takes a big step.
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- August 31, 1996, ... recycled, etc. 4. Bevel choice, such as centerface or sideface. 5. Recognition of the difference between tear strength and burst strength. Other possible variables may include age of machinery, ...
- Canadian show highlights packaging industry up north
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- June 30, 1996, ... in terminating an advance disposal fee on Canada's packaging in Florida and have helped defeat recycled content levies and material bans in several US states. "PAC has worked with such organizations as ...
- International Converting Industry News
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- May 31, 1996, ... Pfleiderer Teisnach is a producer of specialty papers such as chlorine- and acid-free tissue in 20-30 g/m2; colored tissue for flower wrapping in 28 g/m2; recycled offset in 50-120 g/m2; greaseproof qualities ...
- MSC Specialty Films reaches success down to the core
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- May 31, 1996, ... has been helpful in putting MSC Specialty Films in touch with recycling facilities, such as paper depulpers, that allow MSC to recycle the cores. They have also suggested a refinishing program in which ...
- Paper characteristics: starting the job right
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- April 30, 1996, ... whiteness," notes Riddell. And, he adds, this will become even more difficult in the years ahead as recycled papers become more popular -- or even required -- for use by many environmentally consciou ...
- AIMCAL Selects Seven for Annual Honors
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- March 31, 1996, ... ink on the box than normal. We also get to recycle the film and use it again." Nonfood-Marketing The packaging for SpiderWire Fusion fishing line was designed to serve as a new way to market thi ...
- Trim system in India to be first to handle sugarcane paper.
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- March 31, 1996, ... have brought into operation the first of nine Tesco Recycling Service Units in Greater Manchester, England. The nine units will recycle 160,000 tons of cardboard outer packaging and 10,000 tons of plastic ...
- Paper manufacturer's report shows marked sales increas
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- January 31, 1996, ... that owns a recycled fiber-based fluting and liner mill. With annual sales of SKr 500 million, Cartiera's production capacity is about 135,000 tons. The acquisition will strengthen AssiDoman's market position ...
- Improved paper chemistry provides multiple benefits
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- December 31, 1995, ... of interest only to your paper supplier. If you convert paper, what you don't know can hurt you. If you effortlessly convert packages, cartons, or labels with high recycled fiber and high ash content ...
- Tissue converter accrues benefits of AC servo drives
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- September 30, 1995, ... per year. Wepa is reportedly the leading German manufacturer of assorted recycled toilet paper made of 100% waste paper. The company's environmental commitment is emphasized by its support of the Kinder-Umwelt-Klub ...
- Plastics society urges repeal of Clean Air Act provisions
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- September 30, 1995, ... recently announced plans to construct a $27-million pulp facility that will recycle old corrugated containers at its mill in Port Townsend, WA. "The future of our industry is in recycled products," explains ...
- Retrofit brings older sheeters back to life.
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- August 31, 1995, ... a great deal of blade maintenance, especially when running high calipers (greater than 0.028 in.) or recycled paperboard. It may be normal to replace the knife blades on a monthly basis, if not more frequently. ...
- EC packaging waste directive drives European legislation.
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- July 31, 1995, ... and certain small commercial establishments. The DSD then collects these materials and conveys them either to sorting centers or directly to the recyclers. Nonrecyclable wastes from sorting centers go ...
- UK packaging markets expected to show growth in plastics, paper
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- July 31, 1995, ... and recycling of paper is a fundamental component of the industry, and there will be significant growth in this area," the report states. "The use of more recycled paper in packaging need not result in ...
- Clean air rules are changing & you can have a say
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- May 31, 1995, ... your company's regulatory compliance. The Coalition of North Eastern Governors' CONEG Challenge (aimed at reducing packaging or increasing its recycled content) and the Great Printer Project (sponsored ...
- Converter combines profit with environmental concern
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- May 31, 1995, ... to conform to the latest available Air Technology specifications. To achieve this, the company would either have to capture and incinerate or recycle volatile organic compounds, or use ultraviolet curable ...
- Interest in waste-disposal technologies at all time high
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- May 31, 1995, ... available, 22% was recycled or composted. In 1990, 17% was recycled or composted. While 83% of our trash went to landfills in 1985, 62% ended up there in 1993. Stringent national regulations for ...