In making packaging decisions for the cold chain, companies need solutions that will help them achieve efficiencies in handling across systems while ensuring their product is moved quickly and without damage. Reusable plastic packaging solutions can help ensure cold goods make it to the refrigerator or freezer safely, while delivering the seamless handling experience the cold chain requires.
The LCA examined the effects of each system on seven environmental impact indicators.
June 19, 2019
The Corrugated Packaging Alliance (CPA), Itasca, Ill., released a new life cycle assessment (LCA) of produce packaging that shows neither corrugated containers nor reusable plastic containers (RPC) have an advantage in all environmental impact categories.
Though more than 90% of respondents say they feel they know their local recycling rules, fewer than six in 10 reported researching them.
April 11, 2019
Although Americans are more environmentally concerned than ever, a patchwork system of local policies has confounded consumers and damaged recycling efforts, according to a report by Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), Washington, D.C.
The findings illustrate how the superior strength of Tosca’s transport packaging solutions for case-ready meat provides better product protection.
March 7, 2019
Tosca, Atlanta, announced the results of a compression study that proves Tosca reusable plastic containers (RPCs) are four times stronger than standard corrugated boxes.
The study reveals that IFCO RPCs extend the freshness and visual appeal of fresh fruits and vegetables for up to four days compared to single-use packaging.
November 6, 2018
IFCO Systems US, Tampa, Fla., released the results of a study on the impact of IFCO reusable plastic containers (RPCs) on the shelf life of fresh produce.
Danone will accelerate transition toward a circular economy of packaging in three ways.
October 29, 2018
Danone, France, announced a series of new commitments and actions to ensure its packaging will become 100% circular and to accelerate the global transition toward a circular economy of packaging.
The Basel and Berlin hubs will enable global Pelican BioThermal clients to receive and return the reusable Credo line of temperature-controlled packaging.
October 10, 2018
Pelican BioThermal, Plymouth, Minn., opened new service centers in Basel, Switzerland, and Berlin, Germany, growth of its Crēdo reusable shippers.
The study reveals the number of RPCs in use is larger than the demand due to the multiple trips made per year by most of these containers and their ability to be used for up to 100 trips.
July 10, 2018
Demand for new reusable plastic containers (RPCs) for fresh produce is projected to increase 7.6% per year to $185 million in 2022, making them one of the fastest growing produce packaging products, according to a new study produced by The Freedonia Group, Cleveland, Ohio.