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Packaging
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Corrugated Packaging: Corrugated Basics 
 Consumer materials about corrugated cardboard, cardboard that has "an arched layer, called 'fluting,' between smooth sheets." Features diagrams showing the structure of corrugated cardboard boxes, history of corrugated cardboard ("the first known corrugated material was patented for sweatband lining in tall hats of Victorian Englishmen"), and quick facts about the industry. From an industry initiative promoting corrugated paper packaging. http://cpc.corrugated.org/Basics/ Topics: Industries Last updated Apr 18, 2006 Product Stewardship: Packaging
Initiatives, legislation, and other resources on sustainable packaging and packaging waste reduction. Includes publications and websites about programs (in the U.S. and other countries) involving product design, recycling and reuse, and toxics reduction. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/partnerships/stewardship/ Topics: Environment, Industries Last updated Dec 6, 2008 Sealed Air: Bubble Wrap
Consumer page for Bubble Wrap, the cushioning material made from polyethylene (plastic) with air-filled bubbles. Features a short description of the process for making Bubble Wrap, an online bubble-popper, a humorous personality test based on how you pop bubbles, a small photo gallery of bubble-popping and Bubble Wrap crafts, and details about Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day. From the makers of Bubble Wrap. http://www.sealedair.com/bubble_home.htm Topics: Industries, Technology Last updated Apr 18, 2006 The ULS Report
Collection of material about packaging and the environment. Features 2007 reviews of research comparing the environmental impact of milk containers and analysis of life-cycle data for paper and plastic grocery bags, and suggestions of "42 Ways to Trim Your Holiday Wasteline," about reducing waste and preventing pollution during the holidays. Also includes back issues of the ULS (Use Less Stuff) Report from 1994-2000. From an author who wrote a book on the subject. http://use-less-stuff.com/ Topics: Environment, Industries Last updated Jan 2, 2008 |
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