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Critical Trends: 2009 PFFC Survey

(Archive)

May 31, 2009, ... markets for 35% of respondents was considered the best investment of resources. Capital equipment and new product introductions also were considered wise investments (19%). A new question we added for ...

Lean & Green

(Substrates)

May 31, 2009, ... film offers end-users substantial source reduction benefits, including reduced waste and shipping costs. ▶Toray Plastics (America) Inc. | 401-294-4511 | www.torayfilms.com Circle 304 or visit www.freeproductinfo.net/pff ...

Unifoil Receives Environmental Certifications

(News | New Products)

April 22, 2009, ... sustainability initiatives, according to the company. UniLustre and UltraLustre materials contribute to source reduction, use less energy and fewer materials compared with alternative products, are less ...

Not Just a Pretty Face

(Metallizing)

March 31, 2009, ... to protect the matte finish. Single-source supplier Uflex designed the package, produced and metallized the substrates, and converted the final structure: matte finish biaxially oriented polypropylene ...

WHAT'S NEW PRODUCTS: April 200

(New Products)

March 31, 2009, ... Solar Cells The Oriel Sol3A solar simulator is part of a line of photovoltaic test and measurement solutions for solar cells. Large-area, constant-wave source uses a xenon lamp and features a proven, ...

Plastic Film Study

(Substrates)

February 28, 2009, ... film market value (including resins, additives, processing, and other costs) will reach nearly $32 billion. Advances will reflect film's cost, performance, and source reduction advantages over rigid packaging, ...

Metallized Polyester Film Has Improved Bonding

(News Eclips)

February 04, 2009, ... film, MK61 offers end-users substantial source reduction benefits, including reduced waste and shipping costs and savings on structure materials and manufacturing. Considered a reliable foil-free lamination, ...

Flexible Packaging Wipes Out Waste

(First Glance)

January 31, 2009, ... packaged product has been correctly stored and transported, i.e., whether it is safe to consume. The label consists of a reference color and a TTI. Once activated by a suitable light source, the TTI first ...

Green Is Global

(Archive)

January 31, 2009, ... the new European REACH chemical legislation. This legislation aims to identify, register, and ultimately control the use of hazardous chemicals — whether they are manufactured/sourced in Europe or imported ...

Conserve Energy

(Archive)

January 31, 2009, The web coating and laminating process is dependent on fossil fuels, petroleum, coal, and gas as a source of energy. Historically in the US, there has The web coating and laminating process is dependent ...

Meeting the Sustainability Challenge Without Compromising Barrier Performance

(Archive)

January 28, 2009, ... groups. Several sustainability solutions applicable to barrier films have been investigated. Biodegradable Films The most commercially advanced and available biodegradable, renewable resource-based ...

Credit Chaos

(Trends/Management)

December 31, 2008, ... KKR, Carlyle, and Bain, which had dominated M&A headlines in 2006 and 2007, watched their traditional sources of leverage dry up. Hedge funds, high yield mutual funds, investment banks, and insurance companies, ...

Marker Pack Receives Sustainable Makeover

(News Eclips)

October 14, 2008, ... packaging scorecard parameters. Natralock is made from a renewable resource and is recyclable. Security packaging features a proprietary tamper- and tear-resistant paperboard that can be more efficiently ...

Narrow Web & Label Reporter

(Narrow Web)

September 30, 2008, ... Management, and Product/Service Innovation. Centers for Recycling Open CHICAGO, IL | Channeled Resources Group reports the opening of two North American Recycling Service Centers in Hayward, CA, and ...

October Carton & Box Reporter

(Carton Box)

September 30, 2008, ... TRAKKER collects corrugated and paperboard waste data faster, more accurately, and with fewer plant resources. Freedom Corrugated's process manager, plant manager, general manager, and supervisors will ...

Multitasking is Passe Focus is in

(Editorial)

September 30, 2008, ... lean manufacturing performs its best function by effecting a reduction in human resources, I've tried to take a mental pause, as our MIT intelligentsia suggests. I tell myself to target my next project ...

Color Diamond Green

(News Clips Archive)

September 30, 2008, ... areas: alternative energy use; environmental innovation; long-term commitment to conservation; pollution prevention; recycling/reuse; resource reduction; and green building. Diamond says its greenbox ...

Boise Inc. Joins Chicago Climate Exchange

(News | New Products)

September 03, 2008, ... actions," said Toeldte. "Reducing energy use improves our financial performance and supports our stewardship principle of managing our businesses to sustain environmental resources for future generations. ...

Reducing Greenhouse Gas Voluntarily

(Green Converting)

August 31, 2008, ... Toeldte. “Reducing energy use improves our financial performance and supports our stewardship principle of managing our businesses to sustain environmental resources for future generations. Our participation ...

Earth-Friendly Print

(Print)

August 31, 2008, ... (as opposed to the old just-in-time practices). Source Reduction The best way to handle waste is to prevent its occurrence. Lean manufacturing is a great approach. Strategies such as providing on-site ...