Modern Material Handling    Topics    Sustainability

Sustainability


Latest posts about Sustainability

Page 5 of 26 pages.
Plug Power and South Korean SK Group to form partnership to accelerate hydrogen economy
Partnership aims at hydrogen expansion in Asian markets, with Plug Power to receive $1.5 billion investment from SK Group

L’Oréal’s layer picking system increases accuracy and traceability
The system has reduced operation hours from three shifts to two.

Recycling coastline plastic into premium reusable packaging
Plastic waste on the beach is now being used in packaging from totes to bulk containers. And if one pioneer has her way, this is only a start.

Liviri wins Reusable Packaging Association’s 2020 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award
Liviri reusable packaging manufacturer partners with Bulgheroni to replace insulated cardboard boxes with Liviri Vino containers for e-commerce wine shipments, increasing product protection and reducing distribution costs and environmental impact

SSI Schaefer announces Clear Stream program for reusable containers
The Clear Stream program is launching as part of the 50 Sustainability and Climate Leaders initiative, which SSI Schaefer has been selected as the only global material handling company to participate.

Fresh food, anyone? RPCs protect in the supply chain
It’s no small feat to protect sandwiches, snacks and other single-serving food items on their way to a store. But it’s an even better story when the mini plastic containers providing the protection are part of a sustainable, circular supply chain.

Supply chain’s role in minimizing food insecurity – Part 2 of 5
The COVID crisis caught the food supply chain off guard, but history doesn’t have to repeat itself when the next big crisis rears its head.

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.


Latest Resources

Materials Handling Robotics: The new world of heterogeneous robotic integration
In this Special Digital Edition, the editorial staff of Modern curates the best robotics coverage over the past year to help track the evolution of this piping hot market.
Case study: Optimizing warehouse space, performance and sustainability
Optimize Parcel Packing to Reduce Costs
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.