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EPA Seeks Nominations for Local Government Advisory Committee
by Headquarters, Office of the Administrator (AO) on March 5, 2021 at 5:00 am
WASHINGTON (March 5, 2021) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing a solicitation for nominations to serve on its Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC), which advises the EPA on critical environmental issues impacting local governments. […]
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EPA Releases Testing Data Showing PFAS Contamination from Fluorinated Containers
by Headquarters, Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) on March 5, 2021 at 5:00 am
WASHINGTON (March 5, 2021) — As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pursues its mission to protect human health and the environment, addressing risks related to PFAS is a priority. […]
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Sleep-Friendly Nightfood Packaging Design Gets a Wake-Up Call
on March 4, 2021 at 3:19 pm
Brand looked to a bolder scheme to reawaken interest for its sleep-supporting ice cream in a crowded freezer section. […]
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Best in New Food and Beverage Packaging
on March 4, 2021 at 6:00 am
The latest news scoops: Cap-It, Betty Crocker + Barbie, SIG's combiMaxx, greener petfood packs, C-store growth, food waste-fighting jerky, greener takeout. […]
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Three Construction Companies Settle with EPA After Allegedly Polluting Mill Creek in Johnson County, Kansas
by Region 07 on March 4, 2021 at 5:00 am
Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE […]
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EPA Announces $727 Million Water Infrastructure Loan to Portland Water Bureau
by Headquarters on March 4, 2021 at 5:00 am
WASHINGTON (MARCH 4, 2021) — Today, at a virtual event with Oregon Governor Kate Brown, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (OR), Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and other dignitaries, the U.S. […]
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EPA requires seven Kauai cesspools to be closed to protect groundwater, fines Hawai‘i DLNR again
by Region 09 on March 4, 2021 at 5:00 am
HONOLULU – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken enforcement action on Kauai to direct the closure of seven large-capacity cesspools (LCCs) and collect $221,670 in fines from the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). […]
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EPA Announces $727 Million Water Infrastructure (WIFIA) Loan to Portland Water Bureau
by Region 10 on March 4, 2021 at 5:00 am
Today, at a virtual event with Oregon Governor Kate Brown, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (OR), Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and other dignitaries, the U.S. […]
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Breaking News in Flexible Packaging
on March 3, 2021 at 9:37 pm
The latest news: PCR pouches, mushroom jerky, FPA news, circularity UK initiative, UFlex invests, monolayer sachets, "core" material, carbon reduction. […]
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Tetra Pak’s Packaging Circularity Plan Centers on Lowering Carbon
on March 3, 2021 at 6:04 pm
The largest global food packaging company keeps its focus on renewable, low-carbon materials and sustainable machinery. […]
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Packaging Professionals React to New Business Trends
on March 3, 2021 at 4:50 pm
Diverse topics — such as food label changes and medical device sterilization improvements — reflect a broad interest in early 2021 among our equally varied audience for subjects that matter to them. […]
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EPA Announces Availability of Up to $6 Million in Environmental Justice Grants
by Region 10 on March 3, 2021 at 5:00 am
The U.S. […]
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Hazardous waste violations at UCT facility in Bristol, Pa. result in $44,880 penalty
by Region 03 on March 3, 2021 at 5:00 am
PHILADELPHIA (March 3, 2021) – Chemical manufacturer UCT will pay a $44,880 penalty to settle hazardous waste violations at its Bristol, Pennsylvania, facility, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today. […]
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Enval Partners with Kraft Heinz and Sonoco to Explore Recycling of Flexible Film Packaging
on March 2, 2021 at 5:53 pm
The British company has developed a pyrolysis-based technology to produce oil feedstock for the production of new plastic. […]
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Smart Cups Add a New Dimension to Printed Beverages
on March 2, 2021 at 4:32 pm
New technology permits ingredient printing on cup sidewalls, which will expand product and market capabilities to fuel growth for the “waterless beverages”. […]
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La EPA anuncia la disponibilidad hasta de $6 millones en subvenciones anuales de justicia ambiental
by Headquarters, Office of the Administrator (AO), Office of Policy (OP) on March 2, 2021 at 5:00 am
WASHINGTON (2 de marzo de 2021) – La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los EE. UU. […]
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Major chemical distributor to pay fine, correct violations under settlement with U.S. EPA
by Region 09 on March 2, 2021 at 5:00 am
SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it has reached a settlement agreement with Brenntag Pacific, Inc. for violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Brenntag Pacific, Inc. […]
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Demand for Medical Kits and Trays to Soar and More News
on March 1, 2021 at 10:44 pm
COVID-19 and other healthcare trends that are fueling a surge in certain medical packaging, a child-resistant carton for medical and recreational cannabis, a virtual medtech educational summit, and a 60th anniversary freebie consultation are among the top medical packaging news for March 2021. […]
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ZOETIS JOINS THE SUSTAINABILITY CONSORTIUM TO LEAD EFFORTS IN SUSTAINABLE PORK TOGETHER WITH U.S. PORK PRODUCERS AND SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERS
by TSC Webmaster on February 25, 2021 at 9:21 pm
Article from Zoetis SCOTTSDALE, AZ, February 24, 2021 – The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) announced today that Zoetis, the leading animal health company, has joined TSC to focus on increasing supply chain transparency and sustainability with U.S. Read more » […]
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New Case Study Released to Help Companies Improve Regional Plastic Film Management
by TSC Webmaster on February 25, 2021 at 2:30 pm
2/25/2021, Bentonville, AR The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) released today the Plastic Film Management Insights case study featuring local Northwest Arkansas recycler, Marck Recycling. Read more » […]
