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Two Sides NA Environmental Report Is Positive

(News | New Products)

June 24, 2017, ... the economic slowdown between 2005 and 2009, about 95% of its reduction in direct GHG emissions is due to reduced use of refined petroleum products and natural gas. Increased use of waste wood from 49% ...

FTA Awards | 6 Best of Show Winners Take Top Honors

(Print)

May 01, 2017, ... together, the Digital Series Hybrid Press delivers double the productivity, as well as a reduction of waste. The 13-in. pressure-sensitive label press provides a cohesive platform and almost never-ending ...

PSSMA Video Demonstrates Paper Sack Recycling

(Bag Pouch)

March 29, 2017, ... collects, and recovers its paper shipping sacks, demonstrating the simplicity of its recycling program. By recycling paper packaging products, companies reportedly are able to reduce their waste disposal ...

Green Converting | Nestlé Pulls No Punches on Bioplastics

(Flexpack)

January 09, 2017, ... plays in food waste reduction, product protection, and contribution to sustainable development, as she outlined Nestle’s Environmental Sustainability Policy. But very quickly things got quite uncomfortable. ...

Recycling Forum Set for 2017

(Trends/Management)

December 03, 2016, ... to develop and deliver efficient solutions for the sustainable management of plastics waste EPRO members are working to optimize national effectiveness through international cooperation by studying successful ...

Constantia Wins TLMI Environmental Award

(News | New Products)

November 14, 2016, ... environmental practices across a range of areas. These include solid waste reduction, recycling, waste, or energy recovery, the implementation of a new ‘clean’ technology and/or process, or the implementation ...

Web Lines | Action Plan for Baggy Webs

(Web Handling)

August 16, 2016, ... and high levels of bagginess. Baggy webs are a major source of waste or customer complaints in many paper, film, and foil processes. Baggy webs will not lay flat or they sag at the web’s edges or in ...

HawkPoint Technologies Launches Software

(Trends/Management)

May 18, 2016, ... manage inventory, reduce waste, and increase profit margins by integrating their Shop Floor, MRP II, and Reporting Dashboard software systems. Also offers IT services and support to companies in various ...

Experience Speaks | Q&A with Anoosheh Oskouian

(Trends/Management)

May 02, 2016, ... company made? We are continually reviewing all processes, undergoing training and operations to reduce waste, implement recycling, green technologies, reducing energy consumption, as well as streamlining ...

ULS Report Issues Study on Packaging Efficiency

(News | New Products)

January 23, 2016, ... a comprehensive study on packaging efficiency. A Study of Packaging Efficiency As It Relates to Waste Prevention provides contemporary result and examines trends in retail packaging since the publication ...

TLMI Honors Companies for Green Leadership

(Label/Tape)

November 14, 2015, ... also recognized for their achievements in demonstrating a commitment to TLMI’s sustainability initiatives for waste reduction, tangible and replicable practices, and unique sustainability initiatives.  ...

SPI Announces Refocus Recycling Summit & Expo

(News | New Products)

July 04, 2015, ... that only 9% of plastic was recycled from the municipal solid waste stream in 2012 (latest figures available). SPI believes it is time to create strategies that will help drive demand for recycled materials, ...

AWA Sleeve Label Conference Packed with Info

(Label/Tape)

June 21, 2015, ... for shrink film labeled containers, covered by Eastman Chemical Company; • contract packaging, warehousing, distribution, and transportation by Verst Group Logistics; • waste recovery, addressed by ...

Foodservice Packaging Institute Issues Annual Survey

(News | New Products)

April 19, 2015, ... least important): 1. Increasing raw material costs 2. Margin compression 3. Environmental activism 4. Public perception of packaging or foodservice packaging as “waste” 5. Recovery/end of life ...

NPE 2015 Wrap-up

(Tom’s Poly Ploys)

March 31, 2015, ... a multi-year, proof-of-concept program to collect and reclaim non-recycled flexible packaging waste and convert it into oil.  This program involved not only the large scale pyrolysis process needed to ...

Videojet Inkjet Printer Has Two Printheads

(News | New Products)

January 11, 2015, ... to drain completely, wasting no residual fluids. The needle-and-septum design eliminates the need for operators to pour ink, preventing fluid spillage and waste. The integrated core consolidates the ...

ICE USA 2015 Bringing a Full Conference Program

(News | New Products)

November 12, 2014, ... and slitting and rewinding operations from unwind to rewind and everything in between. Instructors will provide real world tips for improving productivity, reducing downtime and waste and increasing yield ...

Foodservice Packaging Institute Reports Survey Results

(Flexpack)

July 13, 2014, ... common challenges facing the industry: • Increasing raw material costs • Margin compression • Public perception of packaging or foodservice packaging as “waste” • Global economic recession/recovery ...

Release Liner | Global Suppliers Must Meet Local Needs

(Label/Tape)

May 07, 2014, ... packaging industry value chain—and is committed to lowering its environmental footprint. Managing Director Virginia Janssens looked at the ways the 2014 EU Waste Legislation Review is moving the packaging ...

Para Print Joins DuPont's Plate Recycling Progra

(News | New Products)

February 04, 2014, ... rolls, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) cover sheets, Cyrel plates, and trim waste for its TR3 program participants at a modest fee. DuPont recovers, reuses, and recycles the returned materials either ...