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Arlington, VA, July 12, 2010 – The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) announced today that 13 companies will join the organization in its pavilion at PACK EXPO International 2010 this fall. The RPA’s Reusable Packaging Pavilion will provide a comprehensive, one-stop source for packaging professionals interested in economic sustainable packaging solutions. View in html. Download PDF.
Arlington, VA, March 5, 2010 - The Reusable Packaging Association’s (RPA) Board of Directors has adopted an official policy supporting Product Stewardship and Extended Producer Responsibility, it was announced today.View in html. Download PDF.
Arlington, VA, January 8, 2010 – The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) has elected its 2010 Executive Committee and Board members. The new Board members represent a broad and deep range of experience in the reusable packaging industry. View in html. Download PDF.
Arlington, VA, Dec. 18, 2009 – The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is pleased to announce the addition of four new companies to its growing membership. Smarte Automation, Green Line Armor, Sonoco and Coll Materials joined the RPA to help promote the value of reusable packaging solutions in the marketplace and to leverage the collective expertise and resources of the association. View in html. Download PDF.
Arlington, VA, August 7, 2009 – The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) will host its annual meeting and education sessions Oct. 5 -7 in Las Vegas in conjunction with the PACK EXPO conference, it was announced today by the RPA. The “2009 Choose Reusables Conference at PACK EXPO” is open to RPA members and non-members. View in html. Download PDF.
Arlington, VA, August 3, 2009 – Six new members, including three high profile end-users of reusable packaging systems, have joined the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA), it was announced today. The new members will help advance the RPA’s efforts to address barriers to end-user adoption of reusable packaging systems. View in html. Download PDF.
Oakland, CA, July 2, 2009 —Local public agency StopWaste.Org has received $35,000 in grant funding from U.S. EPA Region 9 to expand the reach of their highly successful “Use Reusables” campaign (www.UseReusables.com) beyond Alameda County borders and into partner communities throughout the Bay Area. View in html. Download PDF.
Arlington, VA, July 1, 2009 – The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) announced today the findings of the largest and most widely-supported industry field test of RFID technology on reusable containers. The independent study concluded that RFID tags that are designed for single use could be used for multiple trips without any deterioration in performance if positioned correctly on reusable containers. View in html. Dowload PDF.
Arlington, VA, June 5, 2009 - The RPA has elected John Frey, president of TOSCA Limited, as its new secretary/treasurer. Mr. Frey was elected after the previous secretary/treasurer vacated the seat. In addition, Eric Frank, General Manager of Georgia-Pacific RPC LLC, has been elected to the board. View in html. Download PDF.
Arlington, VA, May 6, 2009 – The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is making available the results of a scientific, quantifiable fire study on its website www.choosereusables.org. The RPA collaborated with insurance companies, fire risk consultants, fire testing experts, and other supply chain partners to conduct a scientific, quantifiable study that determined conclusively that reusable plastic containers (RPCs) filled with commodities require no additional fire safety measures than when the same products are stored in corrugated containers. View in html. Download PDF.
WASHINGTON, April 17, 2009 - The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is pleased to announce that Australian-based logistics company Trans.L Systems™ has joined the RPA to help promote the many green and profit-building advantages that reusable packaging solutions can bring to retailers, processors, and other supply chain owners. View in html. Download PDF.
WASHINGTON, April 3, 2009 - The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is pleased to announce the addition of four new companies to its growing membership. Afilias, CE Tech, Rehrig Penn Logistics and The Kroger Company. View in html. Download PDF.
ARLINGTON, VA, March 18, 2009 - The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) has created a Reusable Packaging Economic Calculator to help businesses determine the cost savings of switching from single-use corrugated packaging to reusable packaging. View in html. Download PDF.
ARLINGTON, VA, January 12, 2009 - In 2009, the critical tenet of "reuse" will be embraced by businesses as they strive to reduce costs throughout the supply chain and address the global movement to mitigate damage to the environment. View in html. Download PDF.
WASHINGTON, DC, October 29, 2008 - The RPA announces the addition of four new companies to its growing membership: the Fabri-Form Company; Chevron Phillips Chemical Co; Container and Pooling Solutions (CAPS); and Xterprise Technology. View in html. Download PDF.
WASHINGTON, DC, October 9, 2008 - The RPA announces that Phil Davis, Senior Perishables Supply Chain Manager of The Kroger Company, is this year’s recipient of RPA’s prestigious 2008 Leadership Award. View in html. Download PDF.
WASHINGTON, DC. June 25, 2008 - Reusable Packaging Association Announces 2008 Education Forum. View in html. Download PDF.
LAS VEGAS, NV. May 5, 2008 - RPCC Becomes the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA). View in html. Download PDF.
WASHINGTON, DC. Feb 27, 2008 - RPCC Fire Study Concludes that RPCs Require No Additional Fire Safety Measures than Corrugated. View in html. Download PDF.
WASHINGTON, DC, Nov. 19, 2007 - RPCC Launches Industry's Largest Field Trial of RFID Technology on Reusable Transport Packaging. View in html. Download PDF.
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