Scott Group has launched its new, bespoke pallet pooling service, Scott Pooling Solutions, at Ecobuild 2012 - the world’s biggest event for sustainable design, construction and the built environment, held at the ExCel arena in London from 20th to … [Read more...] about Scott Group Launches New Pallet Pooling Service – Scott Pooling Solutions
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Plastic Industrial Theft Task Force Shuts Down Two More Recyclers in L.A.
LOS ANGELES (March 23, 12:40 p.m. ET) -- Investigators shut down two more fraudulent plastics recycling operations in Los Angeles County, arrested seven individuals including owners and confiscated three pellet-producing grinders. The plastic … [Read more...] about Plastic Industrial Theft Task Force Shuts Down Two More Recyclers in L.A.
CHEP USA to Open U.S. Headquarters in Atlanta
Gov. Nathan Deal of Georgia has announced that CHEP USA will relocate its headquarters to Atlanta. The company plans to bring 173 jobs to the new facility over the next five years. “Georgia has many natural benefits and other strategic resources … [Read more...] about CHEP USA to Open U.S. Headquarters in Atlanta
Chicago-Based Company Thinks Green With Pallet Wrapz
CHICAGO (CBS) — The sewing machines are on overdrive inside a West Side warehouse as workers piece together the latest product taking the green world by storm. “Pallet Wrapz are an eco friendly alternative to plastic stretch film that is wrapped … [Read more...] about Chicago-Based Company Thinks Green With Pallet Wrapz
IKEA Chooses Innovative OptiLedge Shipping Platforms Over Traditional Wooden Pallets
Editor's note: Recent coverage of IKEA's dramatic move to replace wood pallets with paper pallets and loading ledges has caught wide attention with respect to paper pallets. The option of loading ledges has received less coverage to date. Find below … [Read more...] about IKEA Chooses Innovative OptiLedge Shipping Platforms Over Traditional Wooden Pallets
Pallet and Container Theft – a Policy Problem
I just recently received a note from a recycling friend who expressed concern that our ongoing coverage of police actions against recyclers in California and elsewhere may be sending pallet and crate owners the wrong message - that they don't really … [Read more...] about Pallet and Container Theft – a Policy Problem
Rigid Thinking and Reusables: Increased Recovery and Recycling of Rigid Plastic a Good News Story
This week's Reusable Packaging News, like any good reusable packaging application, is about connecting the dots, whether in terms of embracing a systems based approach to packaging, or to environmental impacts. We see new evidence of reusable … [Read more...] about Rigid Thinking and Reusables: Increased Recovery and Recycling of Rigid Plastic a Good News Story
Plastic Pallets: Axios Mobile Assets Corp. Announces FDA Compliance
Axios Mobile Assets Corporation (CNSX: AXA) has announced achieving FDA compliance for its proprietary bio-based trackable pallet and software technology. The solutions meet FDA standards for CFR 21 part 11 compliance based on the pallet's material … [Read more...] about Plastic Pallets: Axios Mobile Assets Corp. Announces FDA Compliance
Lipitor Recall Shares Wood Pallet Treatment, Puerto Rico Connection
Pfizer recalled 191,000 bottles of Lipitor this August, following consumer concerns about musty odor. This is the third recent recall involving pharmaceutical products manufactured in Puerto Rico, following other recalls in the last year involving … [Read more...] about Lipitor Recall Shares Wood Pallet Treatment, Puerto Rico Connection
Automotive Groups Agree on RFID Guidelines for RTIs
After five years spent discussing, writing and editing, research members of the global Joint Automotive Industry Forum (JAIF) will soon release RFID guidelines for returnable transport items (RTIs), such as containers, pallets and other reusable … [Read more...] about Automotive Groups Agree on RFID Guidelines for RTIs