Articles Tagged with ''reusable plastic containers''

A new study shows that reusable plastic containers (RPCs) emit 60% less CO2 when used for packaging, shipping and storing fresh produce.

IFCO now provides Pure Flavor with over 1 million RPCs annually, used to package fresh produce at locations in San Antonio, Texas; Romulus, Mich.; and Leamington, Ontario, Canada, before being shipped to retailers throughout the United States and Canada.

IFCO Systems US, Tampa, Fla., released the results of its updated report, showing IFCO’s reusable plastic containers (RPCs) deliver greater environmental savings for delivering fresh produce in North America than the use of single-use corrugated fiber containers.

New scientific research indicates that corrugated packaging keeps fruit fresher and safer than reusable plastic crates (RPCs) and can significantly reduce contamination from transferred microorganisms.

Walmart US, Bentonville, Ark., partnered with IFCO Systems US, Tampa, Fla., to provide Walmart’s U.S. stores with a new generation of wood grain reusable plastic containers (RPCs) for wet and dry produce.

Tosca introduced a breakthrough in reusable plastic containers for packing, shipping and displaying individual cartons of eggs.