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Kickstart: An opportunity to feed millions with reusable PP trays

Meals on Wheels programs across the U.S. provide food to about 2.4 million people age 60 and older. A new proposal from an unexpected source is calling for those meals to be served on reusable polypropylene trays.

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Kickstart: Sustainability and shareholders

Sustainability and shareholders; a second life for HDPE carriers; and another shortage? Supply chain managers.

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Kickstart: Changing the image of the typical manufacturing worker
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Kickstart: More honors for Teel
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Kickstart: A redux on refill
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Kickstart: Vinyl lobbying, a beer bottle shortage at K and blending with the family (firm)

Vinyl lobbying, a beer bottle shortage at K and blending with the family (firm).

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Kickstart: Recycling's ‘guilt-free card' isn't working

Single-use packaging and plastics took center stage at the GreenBiz Circularity conference this week; a deep dive into resin pricing; and a pushback on plastics and climate.

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Kickstart: Epsilyte's Crocker wins first Carteaux award

The inaugural William R. Carteaux Leadership Award has been given to Brad Crocker; recycled plastic and 3D printing; and uncertainty hits European machinery businesses.

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Kickstart: When the competition is global, sometimes you win…

Canada-based Nova Sports benefits from European Union tariffs; Dick's offshoring to China bites back; and Greenpeace's Big Plastics Count.

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Kickstart: Felony balloon popping

Facing fines for felony balloon popping; Lake Tahoe cleanup and cheaper meals at the airport.

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