RPA in the News
A selection of links to recent online news items covering the RPA.
Dairy Foods: Annual Packaging Outlook
Dairy Food magazine interviewed the RPA for its annual packaging outlook feature published in June. “’ Transport packaging must adapt to the ever-changing trends within the dairy market,’ says Bob Klimko, technical chairman for the Reusable Packaging Association and director of marketing, food and beverage and director of sustainability for Orbis Corp. ‘The whole issue of light weighting packaging is very important to consider for the reusable industry. This potential innovation must be developed with an understanding of the performance and application requirements throughout the dairy supply chain.” To read the complete article, visit http://digital.bnpmedia.com/publication/?i=40796.
Fendi Bag: Reusable Containers: Clever, Cost-Effective, Convenient
The Fendi Bag blog cited RPA as a valued resource in a recent article on reusable containers. The article states, “In the past two decades, more companies have discovered the benefits of reusable transport packaging ... To further explore how to reduce costs, enhance efficiency and protect environment, businesses can seek advice from professional agencies such as the Reusable Packaging Association.
Reusables 101: Determining Whether Reusable Transport Packaging is the Right Fit for Your Company
This is the third and final article in a three-part series by Jerry Welcome, president of the Reusable Packaging Association. “When considering implementing a reusable transport packaging system, organizations must take a holistic view of both economic and environmental systems costs to measure the potential overall impact. In the operating expense reduction category, there are several areas where costs savings plays a key role in evaluating whether or not reuse is an attractive option. These include material substitution comparisons (single-use versus multi-use), labor savings, transportation savings, product damage issues, ergonomic/worker safety issues and a few other major savings areas.”
Packaging Revolution.net: Reusables 101: The Economic and Environmental Benefits of Reusable Transport Packaging
PackagingRevolution.net published an article by Jerry Welcome, President of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA), about the benefits of reusable transport packaging.
PackagingRevolution.net: Reusables 101: Defining Reusable Transport Packaging and Its Applications
PackagingRevolution.net published the first artice in a 3-part series by Jerry Welcome, RPA President, explaining "Reusables 101". This first article defined reusable transport packaging and its applications.
Material Handling Management: Time to Get Serious about Product Stewardship
Material Handling Management published a column by Jon Kalin, chairman of the board of the RPA, about the association adopting an official policy supporting product stewardship and extended producer responsibility (EPR).
Grocery Headquarters: Pleasing to the Pallet
An article in the April issue of Grocery Headquarters magazine included insights from the RPA in a recent article on pallets.
PackagingRevolution.net: RPA Supports Product Stewardship Policy and Framework Principles
PackagingRevolution.net published the news that the Reusable Packaging Association’s Board of Directors adopted an official policy supporting Product Stewardship and Extended Producer Responsibility.
East Bay Express: Go Green, Save Green
The East Bay Express detailed how Peerless Coffee is saving costs and going green by using reusable packaging.
Material Handling Management: How to Manage a Cradle-to-Grave Supply Chain
Reusable transport packaging can help support sustainability efforts.
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