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August 2, 2019

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With systems design for a circular economy, packaging can be recovered for reuse and designed for optimal performance and impact. There is a simple question to verify whether you are…

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June 11, 2019

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According to a newly-published report by Market Insights, the “green” or sustainable packaging market is currently valued at over $225 billion and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.7%…

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May 25, 2019

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Everywhere you turn, corporations, cities, and even whole countries are joining the war against the single use plastic filling our oceans and landfills. According to a report from the United Nations,...

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May 1, 2019

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On the Circular Economy Bandwagon, Prioritize Closing the Loop with Products (Reuse) Over Materials (Recycling) and Avoid Circular Marketing Confusion   The circular economy movement is growing, and this is…

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March 20, 2019

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Download Statement in PDF The commercial use of reusable plastic containers (RPCs) for the packing and distribution of fresh tomatoes presents a negligible risk to the potential spread of the…

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January 31, 2019

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2019 Chairman Rick Sasse, TriEnda Holdings The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) started 2019 with changes to the executive team and new additions to the Board of Directors.  After serving a…

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November 2, 2018

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The Corrugated Packaging Alliance recently asked the question, “Why put good for you produce in a bad for the planet plastic container?”  Here is my answer:  when operating a system...

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October 8, 2018

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Anheuser-Busch InBev’s comprehensive maintenance, reusable pallet, and logistics redesign cuts waste, increases reusable packaging lifespan, and reduces CO2 impact by 30% DS Smith Plastics collaboration with automotive equipment supplier improves…

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September 6, 2018

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ORBIS adds new leg design and deck features to its 40×48 XpressPal® family of pallets OCONOMOWOC, Wis., USA — September 5, 2018 — ORBIS® Corporation, an international leader in reusable…

New website, SwitchToReusables.org, to serve as the central platform to communicate the total supply chain performance advantages of reusable transport packaging (RTP). Tampa, FL (May 2, 2018). The Reusable Packaging…