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News & Lifestyle › September 8th, 2009

First ‘Anti-Greenwash’ Packaging Guidelines Released

Jennifer Berry, September 8th, 2009

To begin to develop parameters for sustainability claims, Greener Package released the packaging industry’s first comprehensive guidelines to packaging sustainability claims. Developed by Greener Package, Environmental Packaging Intl. (EPI) and Packaging Knowledge Group LLC (PKG), the Greener Package Guidelines to Sustainability Claims will be used to review claims made by suppliers submitting their product data to the read more

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Timberland Announces Earthkeeper Heroes

Lauren Hasler, September 8th, 2009

A partnership between Timberland and Changents.com is enabling young individuals to become catalysts for social and environmental change. This August, the seven Earthkeeper Heroes were announced, with projects ranging from eco-photography, to environmentally friendly design and freestyle swimming. Launched in 2008, Earthkeepers is providing a platform to connect and support environmental and social projects around the world. The Web ... read more

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Tire Recycler Takes Over Colorado Scrap Pile

Trey Granger, September 8th, 2009

The Hudson, Colo. tire landfill is estimated to contain 30 million passenger tires, making it one of the largest tire landfills in the world. Under new ownership from Magnum Recycling USA, the 120-acre site is primed for a significant tire recycling operation. Magnum currently operates facilities in Quebec and Malaysia. Its patented technology steers away from the orthodox methods of ... read more

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