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Other Voices: Propane supports sustainability goals and the bottom line
Sustainability initiatives must also make good business sense.

ABB recycles and remanufactures thousands of old robots
Remanufacturing enables existing robot users to sell inactive or legacy robots to ABB with an attractive buy back service, rather than scrapping them or leaving them unused in a corner of the factory.

ORBIS launches new sustainability initiative to repurpose coastline waste
New recycled plastic material from coastline waste broadens sustainable packaging product line

Reusable Packaging Excellence Award 2020 deadline extended
Two awards will be offered to primary users of reusable packaging systems: one award to for-profit companies and one award to non-profit or governmental organizations.

New GS1 US raw materials guideline supports streamlined sourcing and a circular economy
Standardized product information enables shorter product development cycles, resulting in process efficiencies, enhanced sustainability and transparency for consumers.

The place of pallets in the world of sustainability
When Barron’s named CHEP’s parent company Brambles the most sustainable company globally, we wanted to hear more.

Reusable Packaging Association launches 2020 State of the Reusable Packaging Industry Survey
Anonymous insights from reusable packaging users, manufacturers, poolers, suppliers, and service providers will inform RPA’s inaugural State of the Reusable Packaging Industry Report

RIT student teams create sustainable packaging for Milwaukee Tool as part of design challenge
Coursework provides hands-on design experience for students and new packaging ideas for company.

LEDs cut warehouse’s lighting energy costs by 75%
New future-proof lighting and wireless controls eliminate maintenance costs and improve working conditions.

What happens to all those boxes?
The rise of e-commerce and the current backlash against plastics and single-use packaging means that consumers are more aware of packaging than ever before.

Smart Karton recognized by Dow Packaging Innovation Awards
Dow’s 2019 Awards for Packaging Innovation, now in its 31st year, is the industry’s longest-running independently judged packaging awards program.

Automation to Optimize High-Velocity Packaging
Steven Brandt of Neopost explains the current challenges in the packaging industry and how companies can reduce their costs and footprint with an automated packaging solution for e-commerce.

Get Powerful Indoor and Outdoor Performance with Propane Forklifts
Propane forklifts are providing 100 percent power, inside and out, for better productivity.

Sustainable packaging is ready to make its mark
Whether it’s about cost or environmental savings, sustainability is taking on greater importance in packaging—and that will impact supply chains from Amazon to automotive.

Transport packaging cuts CO2 emissions
Reusable sleeve packs provide a number of sustainability benefits and protect loads during transport.


Latest Resources

The Paccurate Report
Paccurate put together this report to support your cost-saving and sustainability initiatives this year.
The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Warehouse Travel
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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.