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URL: /06/05014.htm
Full Work Author: Indiana Institute On Recycling
Abstract: By converting from a system that used many different size one-way shipping containers to one that relies on nine standardizedreusable corrugated package sizes, Xerox factories and suppliers worldwide can reuse the same boxes, thus diverting a large volume of corrugated packaging and wooden pallets from disposal and cutting storage and shipping osts.
Full Title: Case Study No. 9619 - Big City Forest
URL: /06/05026.htm
Full Work Author: Indiana Institute On Recycling
Abstract: Big City Forest produces flooring, furniture, and pallets from discarded wooden pallets and shipping containers. Over a 2-year period, the company has reclaimed 5.6 million board feet of lumber, conserving the equivalent of 1,163 acres of timberland and creating 100 jobs and training opportunities. By diverting 8,446 tons of pallets and crates from isposal during the same period, the Bronx company has saved local businesses $1,973,930 in disposal fees.
Full Title: Case Study No. 9620 - American National Can Co.
URL: /06/05027.htm
Full Work Author: Indiana Institute On Recycling
Abstract: Aluminum can manufacturer reduces costs and disposal volumes by switching from wooden to plastic pallets for deliveries to a local bottler
Full Title: Case Study No. 9621 - NACHI Technology, Inc.
URL: /06/05028.htm
Full Work Author: Indiana Institute On Recycling
Abstract: A supplier of ball bearings to the auto industry reduces pallet, box, and expanded polystyrene (EPS) purchase costs by $25,600 a year--and disposal costs by $6,800 a year--by working with raw materials suppliers and customers, including GM, to adopt standard and reusable logistical shipping materials.
Full Title: Case Study No. 9639 - Ford Electronics and Refrigeration Corp.
URL: /06/05046.htm
Full Work Author: Indiana Institute On Recycling
Abstract: A reusable shipping container (returnable dunnage) for transporting rubber gaskets from the factory to the assembly line eliminates 67.5 tons of corrugated cardboard and saves the company 10 cents per gasket--$150,000 per year.
Full Title: Case Study No. 9702 - United Technologies (UT) Carrier
URL: /06/05059.htm
Full Work Author: Indiana Institute On Recycling
Abstract: A comprehensive program to convert from single-use containers to reusable-returnable containers; specification of a standard pallet size; and other steps to prevent waste have reduced landfilling and other costs significantly.
Full Title: Case Study No. 9709 - Home Depot, Inc.
URL: /06/05066.htm
Full Work Author: Indiana Institute On Recycling
Abstract: By converting some of its vendors from shipping on wooden pallets to shipping on plastic slip sheets, Home Depot figures it has eliminated 1.8 million pallets from its retail operations and reduced costs by $660,000.
Full Title: Caze Study No. 9603 - Cummins Engine Co., Inc.
URL: /06/05010.htm
Full Work Author: Indiana Institute On Recycling
Abstract: By setting standards for pallets and "flipping" incoming pallets--using them for outbound freight--the company has greatlyreduced the cost to purchase and dispose of pallets.
Section Title: Solid Waste Reduction At Springs Industries
Full Title: P2SC - Pollution Prevention in the Textile Industry
URL: /24/23807.pdf
Length: 4 pages
Date: Fall 1995
Section Author: Bernstein, Adam
Abstract: This article discusses Springs Industries, a textile manufacturer, and the environmental activities they slowly incorporated into the company culture. So far, Springs has gone from a recycling and disposal focus to one of source reduction and management of resources.
Full Title: Pollution Prevention Works for Iowa - Square D - Packaging Waste
URL: /01/00817.pdf
Length: 2 pages
Date: 1993
Full Work Author: IA Waste Reduction Assistance Program
Fact Sheets |
URL: /04/03998.pdf
Length: 2 pages
Date: June 1998
Full Work Author: Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance
Abstract: Pallets are used to ship products efficiently, with minimal damage to goods. In 1995, approximately 68,000 tons of wooden pallets and crates were thrown away in Minnesota
Full Title: Fact Sheet - Commercial and Industrial Waste Reduction - Old Corrugated Cardboard
URL: /01/00353.pdf
Length: 4 pages
Date: May 1997
Full Work Author: NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Abstract: This fact sheet reviews the choices available for facilities/businesses seeking to reduce the quantity of Old Corrugated Cardboard (OCC) generated.
Full Title: Fact Sheet - Stretch Wrap Alternatives, Reduction, and Recovery
URL: /01/00741.pdf
Length: 5 pages
Date: February 1999
Full Work Author: Hawk, Cathy
Abstract: This fact sheet is a guide for facilities to assess their stretch wrap use, investigate alternatives, design a collection system, identify recycling markets and determine stretch wrap recycling costs and benefits.
Full Title: Fact Sheet Office of Waste Reduction Services - Waste Reduction Overview
URL: /12/11017.pdf
Length: 4 pages
Date: December 1989
Full Work Author: MI Office of Waste Reduction Services
Abstract: Provides an overview of a waste reduction program in order to reduce toxicity and the volume of waste produced in Michigan.
Full Title: Fact Sheet: Pallet Recycling - A Guide for Local Governments
URL: /38/37879.pdf
Length: 3 pages
Date: March 2006
Full Work Author: NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Section Author: Yarkosky, Sherry
Abstract: Fact sheet for local governments on how to help pallet generators divert pallets from disposal
Full Title: Fact Sheet: Pallet Recycling - A Guide for the Private Sector
URL: /38/37880.pdf
Length: 6 pages
Date: March 2006
Full Work Author: Hickman, Jim
Abstract: Fact sheet for private pallet generators information to help comply with the pallet disposal ban
Full Title: Pallet Management and Waste Reduction
URL: /03/02765.pdf
Length: 10 pages
Date: 1999
Full Work Author: NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Abstract: This fact sheet looks at how businesses should examine their pallet use and how to improve their pallet management system and reduce associated waste. Issues addressed include pallet recycling, third party management, comparison of plastic, metal, corrugated and wooden pallets, along with slip sheets.
Section Title: Research Out On What Buyers of Used Pallets Think
Full Title: PALLETtalk
URL: /04/03066.pdf
Length: 2 pages
Date: January 15, 1995
Abstract: There has been an awareness for some time that buyers of repaired/recycled pallets prefer to receive pallets that are “like new. ” However, the reality of the business is that repaired/recycled pallets, although they may be perfectly usable, may have repairs or other characteristics not usually found in new pallets.
Full Title: Performance Evaluation of Heavy Duty, 48 X 48 Coil Pallets Made From Recycled HDPE
URL: /04/03934.htm
Date: October 1997
Full Work Author: Clean Washington Center
Abstract: The All Service All Packaging (ASAP) company of Green Acres, Washington has designed and manufactured a heavy-duty, plastic pallet specifically for the "heavy capacity" shipment of aluminum and steel coil.
Section Title: Shipping and Receiving Operations
Full Title: Pollution Prevention Handbook
URL: /01/00587.pdf
Length: 5 pages
Full Work Author: Department of the Interior
Abstract: This fact sheet presents pollution prevention options for shipping and receiving operations. A pollution prevention checklist is included.
Articles and Reports |
URL: /03/02141.pdf
Length: 32 pages
Date: 1994
Full Work Author: Saphire, David
Abstract: This report discusses the benefits of reusable shipping containers in the manufacturing and supermarket industries. The physical properties of these containers, system features that foster reuse, the five obstacles to reuse, industry and government options that promote reuse, and incentives are presented.
Full Title: Evaluation of Recycled Plastic Skids for Heavy Duty Storage and Transport - Final
URL: /13/12509.pdf
Length: 15 pages
Date: 6/00
Abstract: The purpose of this project was to test the strength and durability performance characteristics of this recycled-content skid for use in the “heavy capacity” skid market.
Full Title: FOCUS: Waste Minimization - Packaging Waste Reduction
URL: /26/25093.pdf
Length: 8 pages
Date: October 1997
Full Work Author: NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Abstract: Newsletter intended to provide North Carolina industries and other intersted parties with current information concerning proper waste management and waste reduction.
Full Title: FOCUS: Waste Minimization - Vol. 6, No. 3 - October 1997 - Packaging Waste Reduction
URL: /01/00170.htm
Length: 8 pages
Date: October 1997
Full Work Author: NC Division of Pollution Prevention and Environmental Assistance
Abstract: This issue of the Focus newsletter provides North Carolina industries and interested parties with current information concerning industrial transport and product packaging reduction. Also included in this issue is a case study from Corning, Inc. based in Wilmington, NC and contact information to Packaging Associations.
Section Title: Changes and Trends in the Pallet Industry: Alternative Materials and Industry Structure
Full Title: Hardwood Market Report - March 14, 1998
URL: /23/22700.pdf
Length: 5 pages
Date: 3/98
Section Author: Bush, Robert J.; Araman, Philip A.
Abstract: TRENDS IN THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS
Section Title: Grocers Prefer Plastic When They Shop For Pallets, Survey Shows
Full Title: Pallet Enterprise
URL: /33/32005.pdf
Length: 6 pages
Date: October 1997
Section Author: Catherine E. Scheerer
Abstract: Article provides a view into the beliefs of pallet users in the grocery industry. Plastics are becoming increasingly popular as users look toward the future.
Section Title: Technological Advances Making Plastic Pallets More Attractive
Full Title: Pallet Enterprise
URL: /06/05803.pdf
Length: 4 pages
Abstract: Article overviews latest developments in the manufactured use of plastic pallets.
Section Title: More Pallet Companies Enter Recycling to Cut Expenses
Full Title: Pallet Enterprise - March 2002
URL: /39/38913.pdf
Length: 8 pages
Date: 3/02
Section Author: Mangun, Jean C.; Phelps, John E.
Abstract: The article provides an overview of pallet production data by regions of the US and shows trends in the reconditioning and recycling of pallets by pallet producers.
Section Title: Fewer Pallets Reaching Landfills, More Are Processed for Recovery
Full Title: Pallet Enterprise - May 2001
URL: /22/21398.pdf
Length: 4 pages
Date: 5/01
Section Author: Bush, Robert J.; et al.
Abstract: Study discusses opportunities for pallet recyclers and landfills.
Section Title: New PDS Will Predict Performance of Pallets Made with Used Parts
Full Title: Pallet Enterprise - November 2001
URL: /39/38911.pdf
Length: 7 pages
Date: 11/01
Section Author: Clarke, John W.; White, Marshall S.; Araman, Philip A.
Abstract: The article provides an overview of Virginia Tech's Pallet Design System, which is used to test the strength and usability of recycled and remanufactured pallets and recovered pallet parts.
Section Title: New PDS Will Predict Performance Of Pallets Made with Used Parts
Full Title: Pallet Enterprise - November 2001
URL: /23/22708.pdf
Length: 6 pages
Section Author: Clarke, John W.; et al.
Abstract: Comparisons of used and new pallet parts for assembledge of pallets.
Section Title: Corrugated Cardboard Pallets: Packaging for Pollution Prevention
Full Title: PRO-ACT's November/December 1994, Edition 12 of CrossTalk, Corrugated Cardboard Pallets
URL: /05/04605.htm
Full Work Author: PRO-ACT
Abstract: Air Force usage of corrugated pallets versus conventional wooden pallets.
Full Title: Stretch Wrap Recycling - A How-To Guide
URL: /13/12001.pdf
Length: 27 pages
Date: 1997
Full Work Author: American Plastics Council
Abstract: The purpose of this guide is to encourage and promote the recycling of a product commonly used by distributors in a wide variety of industries - stretch wrap.
Full Title: Transportation Packaging & the Environment 1997 - Regulations, Trends & Case Histories Updated and Expanded
URL: /30/29024.pdf
Length: 91 pages
Date: 1997
Full Work Author: Raymond Communications, Inc.
Abstract: Transportation Packaging & Environment 1997 covers how manufacturers are saving money through source reduction, recycling and reuse of transport packaging. The document also includes sections on European regulation, third party organization details along with European and North American case histories. An executive summary and ordering information can be found at the following web address: http://www.raymond.com/97transp.htm
Manuals |
URL: /02/01856.pdf
Length: 6 pages
Date: November 1997
Full Work Author: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
Abstract: Report encouraging the use of pallets made from recycled materials that offer strength and durability. Offers several case studies and contacts for additional information.
Full Title: Choosing and Managing Re-Usable Transit Packaging
URL: /23/22967.pdf
Length: 38 pages
Date: 10/98
Full Work Author: Environmental Technology Best Practice Programme (Envirowise)
Abstract: This guide focuses on packaging that has been specifically designed for several journeys between particular suppliers and consumers.
Full Title: IBM Engineering Guidelines - Environmental Packaging Design Guide
URL: /04/03262.pdf
Length: 192 pages
Date: September 28, 1990
Full Work Author: IBM's Competency Center for Packaging Engineering (CCPE)
Abstract: The guidebook is a reference and working tool to assist Packaging Engineers in their development of packaging and distribution alternatives to ensure that environmental factors are considered for the entire life cycle of their packaging designs and processes. The Guidebook outlines the recommendations of the CCPE and others on how best to make improvements in IBM's packaging and distribution processes, to address and minimize our impacts on the environment, and to improve out systems controls.
Section Title: Projection of U.S. Apparel Demand and Consumer Profiles Based on Demographic Changes for the Period 1991- 2010
Full Title: National Textile Center Quarterly Report: April - June 1993
URL: /05/04086.pdf
Length: 3pages
Date: 1993
Section Author: Suh, Moon W.; Priestland, C.H.; Davidian, M.
Abstract: Much of the group's efforts have been concentrated on "forecasting". The first efforts in this area have focused on making demand projections for jeans by age group.
Full Title: Pallet Life Cycle Test Report
URL: /03/02993.pdf
Length: 100 pages
Date: October 1994
Full Work Author: United States Postal Service
Abstract: Report of an exhaustive study on the life cycle and durability of pallets used by the postal service. It is also a guide to evaluating pallet performance. Waste reduction, reuse and recycling of pallets are the objectives here.
Section Title: Recycling and the Use of Wood Materials by the U.S. Pallet Industry
Full Title: Proceedings of the 1994 Forest Products Society Southeastern Section Workshop on Environmental Quality in Wood Processing
URL: /04/03060.pdf
Length: 10 pages
Date: 1994
Full Work Author: Tang, R.C.; Brinker, Richard; Muehlenfeld, Kenneth; Stokes, Bryce
Section Author: Bush, Robert; Hansen, Eric; Araman, Philip
Abstract: Estimates of the use of new and recycled wood materials by the U,S. pallet industry are presented.
Full Title: Reusable Transport Packaging Directory
URL: /03/02224.pdf
Length: 39 page
Date: February 1994
Full Work Author: Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance
Section Author: Brown, Kenneth; Van Hattum, David
Abstract: This directory was created to help businesses find transport packaging manufacturers that are capable of making reusable containers tailored to the business' specific needs. The directory lists contact information for manufacturers of bags, boxes, bins, totes, pails, drums, liquid containers, pallets, slip sheets, racks, and cushioning.
Full Title: Transport Packaging: Cost-Effective Strategies for Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling in the Grocery Industry
URL: /03/02226.pdf
Length: 74 pages
Date: August 1998
Full Work Author: Headley Pratt Consulting; Bell, J. Leslie
Abstract: The information gathered in this report came from working with the grocery industry, but applies to any large user of transport packaging. The manual features: best management practices for OCC, plastic film and pallets, along with profiles of several grocery stores and a distribution center, highlighting existing waste management practices and costs, recommendations for improvement, and cost-benefit analysis.
Web sites |
URL: http://www.pca.state.mn.us/oea/berc/transpack.cfm
Date: Updated 11/98
Full Work Author: Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance
Abstract: This site provides information on source-reduced and reusable transport packaging, and steps to make source-reduced and reusable packaging work for you. Information on obtaining a 12 minute video entitled "Transport Packaging: Reducing Waste and Saving Money" is also available from this site.
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