It has been almost one year since Cortec® Corporation started an internal organics recycling program at its Saint Paul, Minnesota, headquarters. Since January, Cortec® has diverted an estimated 100 pounds (45 kg) per week of organic waste from the landfill to an industrial composting facility where it is transformed into soil amendment for local communities. At this…
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With the increasing popularity of the multibillion-dollar gaming industry and recent growth in the PC market, there is no question that electronics are in high demand. A shortage of computer chips makes it all the more important to keep limited supplies undamaged by static and corrosion. Cortec’s EcoSonic® VpCI®-125 Static Dissipative Film & Bags can help…
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November 9, 2021 Stretch wrapping has become an integral part of the warehousing and shipping sectors, helping to unitize bulky loads and improve handling. Unfortunately, it is one more contributor to the millions of tons of plastic waste generated annually. The exciting question is, what if, instead of sending all that plastic wrap waste to…
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Can shrink wrap be all that exciting? We invite you to explore that possibility with EcoShrink™, one of our newest environmentally responsible packaging technologies! Traditionally, there have been three basic options for disposing shrink wrap: 1) Throw it on the ground (not recommended), 2) Throw it in the trash, or 3) Send it for recycling.…
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Salt Lake City-based ski maker introduces new commercially compostable shrink wrap for ski and equipment packaging ahead of Fall 2021 season November 2, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY (August 17, 2021) — Lettuce. Apple cores. The wrapper on your new pair of skis. These are all items that could end up at your local industrial composting site with…
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