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Avantium Further Studies PEF Bottles

Avantium Further Studies PEF Bottles

Jun 4, 2013

Avantium, a renewable chemicals company, is studying polyester polyethylene-furonate (PEF) bottles. PEF bottles are 100% bio-based, lightweight, fabricated from recyclable polyester, which could potentially replace traditional PET bottles. These bottles could be used to package soft drinks, water or alcoholic beverages. Avantium has signed with Coca-Cola and Danone to further develop PEF bottles. To read more, click HERE.

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Reusable Plastic Pallets: Cutting Waste While Improving Operational Performance

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Reusable plastic pallets have become a key part in supporting both environmental initiatives and measurable business results.

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The strongest supply chains are built on a connected data foundation that gives leaders confidence in their decision making.

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Manufacturing & Processing

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The visibility gap is ultimately a transparency problem and closing it requires suppliers and buyers to collaborate and be consistent on what gets measured and shared, whether it's sourcing practices, sustainability commitments or emissions data.

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5 External Forces Reshaping Supply Chains in 2027

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Turning Supply Chain Emissions Data into Everyday Decisions

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Data and connected systems make it possible to understand emissions across all three scopes and respond to many of their drivers in real time.

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A diversified energy portfolio provides the redundancy needed to ensure reliable power, meet emissions goals, and maintain an accurate audit trail despite current grid infrastructure limitations.

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How Packaging Design Supports More Efficient Food Supply Chains

Packaging is no longer only a manufacturing consideration. It has become part of supply chain planning.

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