Trash talk: how waste management could become an engine for business growth.
April 27, 2018
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Trash talk: how waste management could become an engine for business growth.

Stephen Cameron, Business Development Director, SWRnewstar lifts the lid on the cost – and the opportunity – of waste to UK businesses. If someone told you that waste…

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Empauer & Adduco communications announce results of global packaging sustainability survey.
April 17, 2018
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Empauer & Adduco communications announce results of global packaging sustainability survey.

Study challenges industry perceptions and reveals significant industry failures in formal measurement and reporting– A survey released by sustainability specialists Empauer and BtoB communications firm, Adduco Communications, reveals how global packaging…

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EcoVadis awards Toyota for Best Group Engagement.
April 12, 2018
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EcoVadis awards Toyota for Best Group Engagement.

Photo from the left to right: Ralph Cox, Senior Vice President Marketing & Sales, Tom Schalenbourg Director Sustainable Development, Carina Strömberg Sustainability controller, Toyota Material  Handling Europe.  Ernesto Domínguez, Managing Director,…

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Why the Decision to Go Green is Far from Black and White.
March 29, 2018
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Why the Decision to Go Green is Far from Black and White.

Yossi Sheffi Director, MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics Companies are championing their environmental credentials in glossy reports, speeches and media interviews. At the same time, however, many…

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HERMES HACKATHON PROVIDES A GLIMPSE INTO FUTURE INNOVATIONS.
March 26, 2018
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HERMES HACKATHON PROVIDES A GLIMPSE INTO FUTURE INNOVATIONS.

Picture caption: The winning team, Ad Infinitum, collect their prizes from Richard Blown and Chris Ashworth A unique safe place device and a social media-powered subscription service for…

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LogiMAT world premier: Fraunhofer IML and EPAL leveraging data in the logistics sector.
March 14, 2018
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LogiMAT world premier: Fraunhofer IML and EPAL leveraging data in the logistics sector.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML and the European Pallet Association e.V (EPAL) are developing the load carriers of the future at the newest Enterprise…

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Freight Transport Association launches ‘Leadership in Carbon Reduction’ Award.
March 4, 2018
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Freight Transport Association launches ‘Leadership in Carbon Reduction’ Award.

Some of the world’s most innovative logistics operators are being invited to compete for the Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS) ‘Leadership in Carbon Reduction’ award, sponsored by Bridgestone.  The…

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Measured Thinking Needed in ‘Unprecedented’ Timber Shortage
March 1, 2018
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Measured Thinking Needed in ‘Unprecedented’ Timber Shortage

Pallet-dependent businesses need a measured response to the extreme timber shortages and price rises hitting the UK. Jim Hardisty, Managing Director of Goplasticpallets.com, said a rapid increase in…

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Here’s Why You Should Recycle These Electronics (and How)
February 28, 2018
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Here’s Why You Should Recycle These Electronics (and How)

Have you ever just tossed an old printer or an outdated smart phone into the trash? If you did, you’ve been making a waste stream mistake—and maybe you…

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PARAGON ENHANCES ROUTING AND SCHEDULING SOFTWARE TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE VEHICLE UPTAKE
February 20, 2018
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PARAGON ENHANCES ROUTING AND SCHEDULING SOFTWARE TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE VEHICLE UPTAKE

In response to the growing transition to electric and hybrid road transport, Paragon has enhanced its routing and scheduling software to address the potential challenges associated with planning…

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