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Long-Term Plastic Waste Reduced

Logistics Business Magazine

American Airlines Cargo announces today that it reduced long-term plastic waste by more than 150,000 lbs, the equivalent of 8.6 hubs in early 2022, reducing long-term plastic waste by the equivalent of 6.4 The post Long-Term Plastic Waste Reduced appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. million water bottles, in 2023.

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Pharmaceuticals in Reverse Supply Chain Now Hazardous Waste

Material Handling and Logistics

A new rule finalized by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires that prescription pharmaceuticals sent from healthcare facilities to reverse distributors must be regulated as solid waste and evaluated for hazardous classification at the healthcare facility before they are shipped. Industry-Specific Requirements.

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How To Reduce Manufacturing Waste

Compactor Management Company

Manufacturing and distribution facilities are constantly looking for new ways to manage their waste. In comparison to other industries, managing waste in manufacturing units is more complex since certain elements impede the process. How to reduce waste? Here are a few reliable ideas that can help you reduce waste: 1.

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Inequity in the agri-food chain and waste of food

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

The article entitled “Inequity in the agri-food chain and waste of food” analyzes the topic of food waste using the case specific to fruit production in the Spanish city of Lleida, arguing that this does not depend on the level of modernization of its chain logistics in terms of technology, but it is a problem of power within it.

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What is E-Waste Recycling Process and How Is it Done?

Compactor Management Company

Any electronic appliance past its functional stage that must be discarded is known as e-waste. Every year more than 50 million tons of e-waste, comprising different batteries and electronic equipment, are discarded into our environment. One of the potential answers to the safe disposal of e-waste lies in recycling.

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Wrap Innovation Reduces Supply Chain Waste

Logistics Business Magazine

According to recent research by IGD (The Institute of Grocery Distribution), 53% of consumers feel that quality designed shelf ready packaging improves brand communication and 85% of shoppers think that in-store marketing is more likely to influence their purchase decisions.

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Food & Beverage Brand Fulfillment with Anne Hallock

The Logistics of Logistics

Anne is the Chief Revenue Officer at Flowspace , the software platform and distribution network powering independent fulfillment. About Flowspace Flowspace is the software platform and distribution network powering independent fulfillment. Anne Hallock and Joe Lynch discuss food & beverage brand fulfillment.