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CALSTART research forecasts strong growth in zero-emission off-road equipment
Zero-emission off-highway assessment project's scope includes lift trucks, involves collaboration with the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Forklifts and underground mining equipment seen as successful market segments for electrification progress.

Sustainable packaging comes on strong
Packaging equipment and systems continue to address sustainability, from the growing popularity of systems that right-size corrugated cartons on demand to autobaggers that use kraft paper stock rather than poly. Companies are also looking to ensure high, sustained throughput and improve the unpacking experience.

The Benefits of Lithium-ion Batteries to a Lift Truck Fleet Operation
In this podcast, group editorial director Michael Levans is joined by Robin Schneider, PhD, director of marketing at Green Cubes Technology.

Talking Supply Chain Podcast: Is sustainability sustainable?
On this episode, Mike Knemeyer and Stan Fawcett discuss ESG and its impact on supply chains. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.

Supply chain sustainability is here to stay
The supply chain is undoubtedly getting greener thanks to corporate commitment and the right technology.

GE Appliances opens energy efficient DC
The LEED-certified warehouse in Dixon, Calif., aims to better serve customers in northern California, Oregon, and Nevada, and taps options including lithium-powered forklifts.

Climate change is a supply chain issue: JSCM Video
In this month’s video, we feature the third in a series of JSCM webinars looking at supply chain’s role in climate change.

Let your excess inventory advance your ESG goals on this episode of The Rebound Podcast
Claudia Freed, CEO of EALgreen, discusses how her organization is turning donations of excess inventory into college scholarships. It’s a win-win for supply chain organizations and education.

During MODEX 2022 Orbis Showcased the Latest in Sustainable Packaging
ORBIS showcased a variety of packaging solutions— including reusable plastic pallets, totes, bulk containers and metal solutions — and services that help supply chains find efficiencies, improve the flow of product and increase sustainability, all while reducing costs..

Plug supplies Walmart with green hydrogen for lift truck fleet
Liquid green hydrogen to fuel up to 9,500 lift trucks across Walmart distribution and fulfillment centers, supporting the retailer’s goal of a zero emissions future by 2040.

Can reverse logistics advance your ESG goals?
An Illinois-based non-profit helps firms reduce their excess inventory while advancing their ESG initiatives by contributing to the next generation of students.

RPA opens call for entries on its reusable packaging award
11th annual awards, with submissions due June 15, include three categories for B2B reusable transport packaging achievement

Climate change is a supply chain issue: The JSCM Video
This month's video from the Journal Of Supply Chain Management looks at why climate change is a supply chain issue.

Student design challenge winners make community relief packaging
Paperboard Packaging Alliance (PPA) announced winners of its 2021 Student Design Challenge with objective being to create sustainable packaging solutions with paperboard for community relief organizations.

URB-E’s new take on the last mile delivery
A startup is utilizing e-bikes and containerization to take trucks of the road and streamline last mile delivery.


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