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- Hawaii Passes Container Deposit Legislation What's Next
- (Magazine)
- May 31, 2002, ... of the product, and an advance disposal fee paid to the state by the producer/distributor of the product. Whether this reflects a resurgence in deposit laws and a renewal of interest in recycling is ...
- The European Directive on Packaging and Packaging waste
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- April 30, 2002, ... to establish a set of rules for waste management in the European packaging industry. The reduction of landfill, and parallel increase in re-use, recycling, and incineration, were the prime aims of the ...
- Converting Industry News
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- April 30, 2002, ... Badger Plug Buys Recycling Co. GREENVILLE, WI, USA—Badger Plug Co. has acquired Returnable Packaging Systems (RPS), a recycling company located in Elora, Ont., Canada. RPS specializes in the recycling ...
- International Containerboard and Corrugated Meeting to Explore Fast-Emerging Markets
- (News | New Products)
- April 25, 2002, he 10th International Containterboard/Corrugated Conference is slated for October 17–18, 2002, in Chicago, IL. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM—The 10th International Containterboard/Corrugated Conference is slated for ...
- Release-Liner Review at LabelExpo USA
- (News | New Products)
- March 31, 2002, ... and an examination of the market from three different value-chain points—release-liner producer, labelstock laminator, and a converter/user. AWA says the increasingly important issue of recycling release-liner ...
- Converting Industry News
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- February 28, 2002, ... “Leaders in the paper towel and napkin market remain steadfast in their assessment that the industry will maintain an annual growth rate of 3 percent to 5 percent through 2005.” Solid Waste, Recycling ...
- Coating and Laminating Special Report
- (Archive)
- February 28, 2002, ... moving into a new phase of environmental legislation. The packaging industry is significantly impacted by the requirements for reduced packaging waste and ever-tightening recycling and re-use targets. ...
- Thermo Web Now Kadant Web Systems
- (News | New Products)
- February 14, 2002, ... of technology-based products for the papermaking and paper-recycling industries—including de-inking systems, stock-preparation equipment, water-management systems, and paper-making accessories—Kadant Web ...
- Reporter Clips
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- January 31, 2002, ... of recycling targets from the EU, there are few current initiatives other than those in Germany that are addressing what is likely to become a major issue throughout the continent. In contrast, the ...
- Will We Soon be Eating the Film Along with the Food?
- (Magazine)
- November 30, 2001, ... movie theaters. Respectable consumers that dispose of packaging properly also contribute to the need for adequate recycling techniques and the accumulation in landfills of materials that can decompose ...
- Polymers / Laminations / Adhesives / Coatings / Extrusions
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- October 31, 2001, ... films Behavioral safety programs Status of recycling. When speaking about industry trends, Jake Cahill of J. D. Cahill noted that he is “excited about what will happen in industry in the next 5-10 ...
- K Show Coming Attractions: Goebel Slitter/Rewinder and EREMA Booth Highlights
- (News | New Products)
- September 20, 2001, ... booth (#C21, Hall 9). Other highlights include: a hot die face pelletizing system with knife service life that's said to be increased up to 9 times; the Coax recycling system used for direct processing ...
- Hot Melt Symposium Offers Varied Program
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- August 31, 2001, ... symposium had 18 technical presentations covering a wide range of topics relating to hot melt adhesives and their uses. These included a discussion of “The Influence of Hot Melts in Paper Recycling” by ...
- Valpak to Take Over Green Dot Compliance in U.K.
- (News | New Products)
- August 21, 2001, Valpak U.K. Ltd—the company set up to ensure packaging waste compliance in the U.K.—has signed an agreement to protect the Green Dot trademark in the country. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM—Valpak U.K. Ltd—the company ...
- Division Conference Offers Varied Program
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- May 31, 2001, ... “green benefits” for environmental protection and conservation by eliminating pollution, creating energy efficiencies, and minimizing waste and recycling materials. The session on “Advances In High ...
- Hot Melt Committee Holds Annual Symposium
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- March 31, 2001, ... chairperson for the next session consisting of four technical papers. Hermann Onusseit of Henkel will talk on “The Influence of Hot Melts In Paper Recycling.” The next speaker is Brian J. Swetlin of Hercules, ...
- In-Mold Labeling Makes Strides Worldwide
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- December 31, 2000, ... the recycling characteristics of a plastic film. Holographic labels now are possible on metallized paper, metallized plastic film, plain paper, and plain plastic film, according to Dario Sinigaglia ...
- Looking for Good Technical Talent? So Is Everyone Else
- (Magazine)
- November 30, 2000, ... are less qualified, qualified candidates are few, and their salaries are high. Currently we are caught in the recycling of workers as they move from one company to another for better pay and benefits. ...
- Converting Industry News
- (Magazine)
- November 29, 2000, ... biodegradable, compostable trash bags, straws, cup lids, and cutlery to the providers of cleaning management and packaging and recycling services for the games. According to Juan Antonio Samaranch, ...
- Converting Industry News
- (Magazine)
- October 31, 2000, ... really taken off because it lends itself easily to recycling. Companies have been trying to find a way to be more environmentally aware with their packaging, and now this gives them the option." Acquisitions ...