Yes, I spelled it correctly; "going grean", according to The Converting Curmudgeon, is the process of combining the tenets of environmentalism with those of lean manufacturing. Concerns over the
environmental impact of packaging, as well as health and cost issues, can be assuaged by manufacturers "going grean". The Curmudgeon (Mark Spaulding) writes about a recent Converting Influence meeting featuring a presentation by Dr. Steven Dunn, associate professor at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, and director of the school's Center for Sustainable Enterprise. Dunn is a former packaging manufacturing and logistics manager for H.J. Heinz Co. and author of
The Green Baron (Trafford Publishing).
According to Spaulding, Dr. Dunn explained why the focus on "going GREAN" is important:
Topics:
waste,
sustainable packaging,
how to reduce waste
Efficiency is important. Having to do a job two or three times in order to make it right is a waste; it's also not very much fun either (you are currently reading my third draft). There are times where such redundancy is necessary. An example we at the ITG use to display this is the case of the armor-plated Humvee cabs.
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Topics:
waste,
corrosion resistance,
how to reduce waste,
outdoor storage
Today's post was written by Albert Greenhut of Engineered Materials, Inc.
What do little kids like? Loud horns, big locomotives, fast airplanes, cool cars, etc.
Anything that is big or fast or strong that pushes the limits of our imagination appeals to the inner child in all of us, some of us even let this inner child run wild and can truly enjoy “big boy toys”. That same philosophy applies to when you ask a child what their favorite animal is. You usually hear something like an elephant because it’s enormous, a shark because it’s scary, or a cheetah because it is fast.
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Topics:
how to reduce packaging waste,
anti-corrosion barrier packaging,
corrosion prevention,
sustainable packaging
Here's an innovative use of Intercept Technology Packaging, brought to the mining industry by our Intercept Technology Group colleagues in the Asia Pacific Region.
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Topics:
Intercept Technology packaging,
Asia,
anti-fungal
This post continues my series on how I have implemented Intercept protective films for my home owners possession protection and how Intercept has limited me from having to buy the same things at the home improvement stores over and over again. Let me tell you about my over 20-year-old air conditioner unit. It is on its last legs. This story is not about the A/C solely, actually it is more about the back-up portable fans I save for when the A/C is down and needs repair.
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Topics:
barrier packaging,
corrosion prevention,
mold,
anti-fungal
Liberty Packaging Co. will exhibit Intercept Technology Packaging products at the upcoming MFG4 in Hartford, CT - May 8 - 10 at the Connecticut Convention Center. Sponsored by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, MFG4 is a conference featuring supply chain solutions across four key industries: aerospace, defense, medical and energy.
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Topics:
MFG4,
innovation,
manufacturing,
quality,
trade show
From guest poster Albert Greenhut, of Engineered Materials, Inc.
Those who have followed my writing may have the inkling that I am fairly green-minded. I base my beliefs on many issues upon my ideas about how life should be lived as a member of the world community, including taking responsibility for your actions and showing respect toward others.
For my entire life I have thought of Los Angeles as the pollution capital of the United States of America. This has to do with the timing of the rise of the automobile and the city planning of LA itself. Cars were becoming popular and room for trains got squeezed out of the planning, leaving what was soon to become one of the world’s largest cities without much potential for public transport.
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Topics:
effects of pollution,
barrier packaging,
Asia
Today's post is by guest writer Albert Greenhut of Engineered Materials, Inc..
There is field testing and then there are tests in the field.
At the Intercept Technology Group, we have run all our products through the gamut of industry-recognized tests. Our materials have performed well in these tests, but as a consumer I always keep a wary eye on the fine print, as all wise consumers should. Being familiar with these tests I can say that they are tough, but nothing compares to the real life tests.
We got a call from a guitar player in Thailand, telling us about a set of circumstances that wound up being an extreme field test for Intercept Technology packaging.
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Topics:
Intercept Technology packaging,
anti-corrosion,
consumer products,
guitar strings
I am curious to know if anyone else suffers from a love/hate conflict with home improvement stores. I love visiting my local home improvement store, browsing all the terrific items, finding products to solve immediate problems and gathering ideas for my dreams of more atheistically pleasing convenience. My aversion lies in that there was once a time, not so long ago, when a home improvement store visit cost a $35.00 minimum. Now it seems to be $85.00. In fact, today’s purchase of two bags of lime, three small types of fertilizer, two cans of ant guard with tax totaled $87.50. This post is not meant to be a complaint, but is a perception based on my own experiences as a home owner for 26 years. More importantly, this story is about the changes I have made so that I frequent these stores less. Of course, most homeowners know that goal is difficult because the more things accumulated in our homes, the more items require maintenance, repair, and replacement. I have made the decision to protect my items so they don’t fail.
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Topics:
barrier packaging,
mildew,
mold,
how to reduce waste
Liberty Intercept Blog
Going "Grean" with Packaging
Posted by Elaine Spitz on May 29, 2012 8:32:00 PM
According to Spaulding, Dr. Dunn explained why the focus on "going GREAN" is important:
Topics: waste, sustainable packaging, how to reduce waste
Packaging Humvees with Award-Winning Intercept
Posted by Elaine Spitz on May 16, 2012 10:25:00 AM
Efficiency is important. Having to do a job two or three times in order to make it right is a waste; it's also not very much fun either (you are currently reading my third draft). There are times where such redundancy is necessary. An example we at the ITG use to display this is the case of the armor-plated Humvee cabs.
Topics: waste, corrosion resistance, how to reduce waste, outdoor storage
Intercept Packaging Meets Interceptor
Posted by Elaine Spitz on May 8, 2012 10:08:00 AM
Today's post was written by Albert Greenhut of Engineered Materials, Inc.
What do little kids like? Loud horns, big locomotives, fast airplanes, cool cars, etc.
Anything that is big or fast or strong that pushes the limits of our imagination appeals to the inner child in all of us, some of us even let this inner child run wild and can truly enjoy “big boy toys”. That same philosophy applies to when you ask a child what their favorite animal is. You usually hear something like an elephant because it’s enormous, a shark because it’s scary, or a cheetah because it is fast.
Topics: how to reduce packaging waste, anti-corrosion barrier packaging, corrosion prevention, sustainable packaging
Packaging: INTERCEPT® Mineral Preservation System
Posted by Elaine Spitz on May 2, 2012 9:10:00 PM
Here's an innovative use of Intercept Technology Packaging, brought to the mining industry by our Intercept Technology Group colleagues in the Asia Pacific Region.
Topics: Intercept Technology packaging, Asia, anti-fungal
I’m a Fan of Intercept Packaging: Protection for My Home Possessions
Posted by Joe Spitz on Apr 26, 2012 10:14:00 PM
This post continues my series on how I have implemented Intercept protective films for my home owners possession protection and how Intercept has limited me from having to buy the same things at the home improvement stores over and over again. Let me tell you about my over 20-year-old air conditioner unit. It is on its last legs. This story is not about the A/C solely, actually it is more about the back-up portable fans I save for when the A/C is down and needs repair.
Topics: barrier packaging, corrosion prevention, mold, anti-fungal
Intercept Packaging at MFG4
Posted by Elaine Spitz on Apr 18, 2012 10:54:00 AM
Liberty Packaging Co. will exhibit Intercept Technology Packaging products at the upcoming MFG4 in Hartford, CT - May 8 - 10 at the Connecticut Convention Center. Sponsored by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, MFG4 is a conference featuring supply chain solutions across four key industries: aerospace, defense, medical and energy.
Topics: MFG4, innovation, manufacturing, quality, trade show
The Packaging of Pollution
Posted by Elaine Spitz on Apr 5, 2012 11:14:00 AM
From guest poster Albert Greenhut, of Engineered Materials, Inc.
Those who have followed my writing may have the inkling that I am fairly green-minded. I base my beliefs on many issues upon my ideas about how life should be lived as a member of the world community, including taking responsibility for your actions and showing respect toward others.
For my entire life I have thought of Los Angeles as the pollution capital of the United States of America. This has to do with the timing of the rise of the automobile and the city planning of LA itself. Cars were becoming popular and room for trains got squeezed out of the planning, leaving what was soon to become one of the world’s largest cities without much potential for public transport.
Topics: effects of pollution, barrier packaging, Asia
Packaging and the Protection of Wildlife
Posted by Elaine Spitz on Apr 3, 2012 10:44:00 PM
As a founding member of the Intercept Technology Group, dedicated to the promotion of the unique Intercept Technology Packaging materials, we're pleased to be part of this worthy endeavor: Intercept Technology Group Supports the Protection of Wildlife
Topics: barrier packaging, sustainable packaging, environmental effects of volatiles, reduce
Packaging for Disaster - Intercept Packaging Field Test
Posted by Elaine Spitz on Mar 28, 2012 11:30:00 AM
Today's post is by guest writer Albert Greenhut of Engineered Materials, Inc..
There is field testing and then there are tests in the field.
At the Intercept Technology Group, we have run all our products through the gamut of industry-recognized tests. Our materials have performed well in these tests, but as a consumer I always keep a wary eye on the fine print, as all wise consumers should. Being familiar with these tests I can say that they are tough, but nothing compares to the real life tests.
We got a call from a guitar player in Thailand, telling us about a set of circumstances that wound up being an extreme field test for Intercept Technology packaging.
Topics: Intercept Technology packaging, anti-corrosion, consumer products, guitar strings
Intercept Packaging Protection - Creative Uses in the Home
Posted by Joe Spitz on Mar 27, 2012 10:16:00 AM
I am curious to know if anyone else suffers from a love/hate conflict with home improvement stores. I love visiting my local home improvement store, browsing all the terrific items, finding products to solve immediate problems and gathering ideas for my dreams of more atheistically pleasing convenience. My aversion lies in that there was once a time, not so long ago, when a home improvement store visit cost a $35.00 minimum. Now it seems to be $85.00. In fact, today’s purchase of two bags of lime, three small types of fertilizer, two cans of ant guard with tax totaled $87.50. This post is not meant to be a complaint, but is a perception based on my own experiences as a home owner for 26 years. More importantly, this story is about the changes I have made so that I frequent these stores less. Of course, most homeowners know that goal is difficult because the more things accumulated in our homes, the more items require maintenance, repair, and replacement. I have made the decision to protect my items so they don’t fail.
Topics: barrier packaging, mildew, mold, how to reduce waste