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Speaking Out Against Extended Producer Responsibility

(Carton Box News)

June 16, 2011, ... paperboard packaging, which is already recycled at a high rate. “Our voluntary recycling program for paper-based packaging already works incredibly well so [paperboard packaging] should be exempt from ...

Industry Associations

(Uncategorized)

June 01, 2011, ... Recycled Paperboard Alliance (RPA) Washington, DC; 202-347-8000; www.rpa100.com Adhesive & Sealant Council (ASC) Bethesda, MD; 301-986-9700; www.ascouncil.org AICC—The Independent Packaging Assn. ...

PPC Members Distribute Saplings

(Carton Box)

May 31, 2011, ... Sponsored by the PPC, TICCIT is a national education program that promotes planting trees in recycled cartons as a way to highlight the importance of recycling and the sustainable nature of paper-based ...

Recycling Logo for Cartons Offered

(Carton Box)

April 30, 2011, SPRINGFIELD, MA | With paperboard packaging being collected for recycling in more than 60% of all communities in the US, the Paperboard Packaging Council SPRINGFIELD, MA | With paperboard packaging being ...

Boxboard Production Increases

(Carton Box News)

April 20, 2011, ... from March 2011. Additional key findings in this report show that unbleached kraft folding production increased over March 2010 and March 2011; recycled folding production increased over March 2011; ...

Eco-Sensitive Hybrid

(Carton Box)

April 17, 2011, ... an innovative bottle manufactured by Ecologic Brands, Oakland, CA. The bottle features a rugged, fully recyclable and compostable outer shell made from 70% recycled paperboard fibers and 30% old newspaper ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2011, ... which can be recycled into new coverings to reduce material sent to landfills, is said to provide excellent chemical resistance, superior load-bearing, and better cut and abrasion resistance. Mitsubishi ...

AIMCAL Awards: Canisters Blow Away Competition

(Coating/Laminating)

March 17, 2011, ... found on converting and packaging machines. The elastomeric covering, which can be recycled into new coverings to reduce material sent to landfills, is said to provide excellent chemical resistance, superior ...

Green Trends Prevail

(Flexpack)

February 28, 2011, ... making it from recyclable or recycled material; and reducing its environmental impact during the manufacturing process. Even as the most economical approach might be a combination of “green” attitudes, ...

NP&PA Reports Monthly Production Increase of 5.5%

(Carton Box News)

February 27, 2011, According to the American Forest & Paper Assn.'s January 2011 U.S. Paperboard Report released February 22, total boxboard production increased by 8.3% compared to January 2010, and it increased 5.5% from ...

Core Savings

(Winding Unwinding Rewinding)

December 31, 2010, ... a marginally thicker core will not result in the web running off the core; conversely, a marginally thinner core will leave more wraps and generate more waste. Recycled stocks are a good application ...

Report: Boxboard Production Increases 3%

(Carton Box)

July 26, 2010, ... but decreased 2.0% from last month. Year-to-date production was up 4.1% over 2009. The report detailed monthly boxboard production on: Unbleached Kraft Folding; Solid Bleached Folding; Recycled Folding, ...

Pizzas & Cream

(First Glance)

April 30, 2010, ... recycled paperboard has a natural linen-like appearance said to be cost effective and offers an improved environmental footprint compared to clay-coated grades. Because it is uncoated and a low-density ...

Multipack Juices It Up

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2010, ... metallizer, GPI supplied the 100% recycled paperboard substrates for the reverse-printed, metallized Composipac Z-Flute folding carton. DuPont Teijin Films, Hopewell, VA, supplies the 48-ga polyethylene ...

Beyer Adds 4th Bobst Folder/Gluer

(Carton Box)

March 31, 2010, ... increased 208,400 tons or 8.9% compared to February 2009. Caraustar, Atlanta, GA, which manufactures KlimatePRO/easy-POUR construction tubes comprising 100% recycled paperboard, complements its construction ...

AIMCAL Awards

(Coating/Laminating)

March 21, 2010, ... 100% recycled paperboard substrates for the reverse-printed, metallized Composipac Z-Flute folding carton. DuPont Teijin Films, Hopewell, VA, supplies the 48-ga polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film for ...

Carton & Box Reporter

(Magazine)

February 28, 2010, ... encompass Colbert operations in Lake Forest, IL, and in Elkhart. Caraustar Industries, Atlanta, GA, increases prices by $50/ton on all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard and converted products produced ...

Bell Invests in VLF

(Carton Box)

February 28, 2010, ... Certification Systems. Both certifications encompass Colbert operations in Lake Forest, IL, and in Elkhart. Caraustar Industries, Atlanta, GA, increases prices by $50/ton on all grades of uncoated recycled ...

Flex-Pack = Opportunity

(Extrusion Coating)

January 31, 2010, ... allow their use, and the comparatively high costs are likely to restrict further growth. There are also recycling issues, especially when “green” films are to be recycled with conventional plastics. A ...

Hot Cup Combos

(Substrates)

October 31, 2009, ... of this product. At that time, the company was producing traditional hot one-wall paper cups. Solo Cup was trying to avoid double cupping by offering a separate sleeve made of recycled corrugated board ...