Modern Material Handling    Topics    Sustainability

Sustainability


Latest posts about Sustainability

Page 19 of 25 pages.
Physical Internet Initiative: Pipedream or Possibility?
Some researchers are asking what the real world of distribution and logistics can learn from the digital world of the Internet.

Sustainability: Lighting system cuts energy consumption for Clover Hill Foods
Clover Hill Foods installs an intelligent LED system to reduce lighting energy use by 91% and overall energy use by 32%.

Modex 2012: ORBIS announces sustainability initiative
To help companies quantify the environmental sustainability benefits that can be achieved through reusable packaging, ORBIS Corp. (Booth 2700) announced a life cycle assessment-based initiative in a press conference yesterday.

Modex 2012: New, earth-friendly specialty foam products featured
Responding to increased demand for sustainable packaging alternatives—and to support sustainability initiatives—Sealed Air (Booth 2709) launched the three foam lines made of recycled resin yesterday: EthafoamMRC (with 100% pre-consumer content), Ethafoam HRC (with 65% recycled content), and Stratocell RC (with 60% content) foams.

Modex 2012: Forklift collision awareness system prevents accidents
Flow-Rite Safety Solutions (Booth 4328) introduced the Crossing Guard forklift collision awareness system that detects two separate motions to trigger an audible alarm and high-intensity LED alarm light.

Reader Survey: Conveyor technology
Conveyor purchases may be preparing for a pause, according to Modern’s annual survey of conveyor users.

Voice: Green order picking in the Green Mountain state
Vermont’s Burlington Drug Company turned to a voice solution to create a greener picking process and save some green on its bottom line.

Packaging Corner: The container inquisition
Answer these 10 questions to find the best fit for your operation.

Packaging: Sealed Air and Ecovative create new packaging material
Sealed Air Corporation and Ecovative Design have announced that they will work together to accelerate the production, sales and distribution of Ecovative’s EcoCradle Mushroom Packaging, a new technology for environmentally responsible packaging materials made from agricultural byproducts and mycelium, or “mushroom roots”.

Modex 2012: Reusable Pack­ag­ing Asso­ci­a­tion looking for end users
RPA’s con­fer­ence pro­gram is designed to edu­cate atten­dees who are con­sid­er­ing imple­ment­ing reusable pack­ag­ing solu­tions in their sup­ply chains as well as those who already deploy­ing reusables.

Laminated packaging offers protection for roller shade manufacturer
Solution cut company's packaging time by two-thirds.

Other Voices: How green is your transport packaging?
Here’s what a New Hampshire-based manufacturer discovered when it performed a lifecycle assessment of its packaging products.

Reusable Packaging Association announces 2012 Board of Directors
RPA candidates will serve two-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2012.

Packaging: Orbis acquires Corbi Plastics
Acquisition includes Cartonplast LLC’s interest in the CORBI Plastics LLC joint venture.

JSP International joins Reusable Packaging Association
JSP International, a provider of environmentally responsible packaging solutions, has joined the RPA.


Latest Resources

Optimize Parcel Packing to Reduce Costs
Maximize Your Shipments with a Powerful Cartonization Engine - Download Optimize Parcel Packing to Reduce Costs White Paper Today!
The Paccurate Report
The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Warehouse Travel
More resources
 


Latest Resources

2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
2023 Automation Study: Usage & Implementation of Warehouse/DC Automation Solutions
This research was conducted by Peerless Research Group on behalf of Modern Materials Handling to assess usage and purchase intentions forautomation systems...
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
How Your Storage Practices Can Affect Your Pest Control Program
Discover how your storage practices could be affecting your pest control program and how to prevent pest infestations in your business. Join...

Warehousing Outlook 2023
Warehousing Outlook 2023
2023 is here, and so are new warehousing trends.
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Extend the Life of Brownfield Warehouses
Today’s robotic and data-driven automation systems can minimize disruptions and improve the life and productivity of warehouse operations.
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Power Supply in Overhead Cranes: Energy Chains vs. Festoons
Download this white paper to learn more about how both systems compare.