Plastic shopping bag

DS Smith Introduces Greentote, the First 100% Recyclable Alternative to Plastic Bags for Grocery Pickup or Delivery

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210225005202/en/
    DS Smith introduces Greentote, the first modular, moisture-resistant, food-contact safe and 100% recyclable alternative to plastic shopping bags for retail grocery pickup or delivery.
  • (Photo: DS Smith)
    The companys development of the Greentote alternative arrives as stores and supermarkets respond to the pandemic-driven jump in online fulfillment sales, BOPIS (buy online, pick up in-store) and third-party grocery delivery services.
  • That potentially has translated into more plastic bags ending up in their customers homes and eventually landfills, or worse - waterways.
  • Greentote is about convenience and sustainability, said Melanie Galloway, vice president of sales, marketing and innovation for DS Smith North America Packaging.

U.S. Producers Applaud Government Efforts To Enforce Antidumping Orders On Plastic Bag Imports

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Friday, February 19, 2021

Plastics, Inc., an importer of plastic grocery and shopping bags from Thailand, for antidumping duties owed on its imports of polyethylene retail carrier bags (PRCBs).

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  • Plastics, Inc., an importer of plastic grocery and shopping bags from Thailand, for antidumping duties owed on its imports of polyethylene retail carrier bags (PRCBs).
  • Entries of PRCBs originating from Thailand are subject to antidumping duties of up to 122.88 percent.
  • Currently, there are antidumping orders on plastic grocery and shopping bags from China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
  • There is also a countervailing duty order on such plastic bags from Vietnam, which offsets unfair government subsidies received by Vietnamese bag producers.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Convenient Way to Store and Access Trash Bags (KXX-275)

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Thursday, February 4, 2021

My design ensures that a new bag is readily available when emptying the trash can."

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  • My design ensures that a new bag is readily available when emptying the trash can."
  • The invention provides an effective way to store and access trash bags when needed.
  • In doing so, it eliminates the need to search for trash can liners.
  • The invention features a practical design that is convenient and easy to use so it is ideal for households and businesses.

InventHelp Inventors Develop Convenient Way to Carry Multiple Grocery Bags (TPA-2963)

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "I have arthritis in my hands and it is difficult to carry multiple grocery bags," said one of two inventors, from Lakeland, Fla. "We thought there could be an easier way for anyone to hold and carry bags, so we invented the BAG-N-BUDDY.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "I have arthritis in my hands and it is difficult to carry multiple grocery bags," said one of two inventors, from Lakeland, Fla. "We thought there could be an easier way for anyone to hold and carry bags, so we invented the BAG-N-BUDDY.
  • Our design enables you to carry more bags with less effort."
  • The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to carry multiple double-handled plastic grocery bags.
  • The invention features a compact and portable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households and grocery stores.

Plastics Industry Emphasizes Solutions to Eliminate Plastic Waste and Drive the Circular Economy Forward

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

We look forward to rolling up our sleeves and working with the incoming Biden administration to address the challenge of plastic waste and collaborate on constructive, real-world solutions that can be implemented to help ensure plastic can be recycled and reused, and to eliminate plastic waste in the environment.

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  • We look forward to rolling up our sleeves and working with the incoming Biden administration to address the challenge of plastic waste and collaborate on constructive, real-world solutions that can be implemented to help ensure plastic can be recycled and reused, and to eliminate plastic waste in the environment.
  • America's plastic makers have set goals to jumpstart a more circular economy for plastics in the U.S., with the aim of making 100% of U.S. plastics packaging reused, recovered or recycled by 2040.
  • Creating the critical change needed to combat plastic waste requires true commitment, realistic solutions and collaboration.
  • The incoming Biden administration will find a willing and dedicated partner in the plastics industry as we collaborate to end plastic waste.

Trex Company Named Among FORTUNE’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies

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Friday, November 6, 2020

Trex Company (NYSE: TREX) , the worlds #1 brand of wood-alternative decking and railing and leader in high-performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products, was named to FORTUNE Magazines 2020 list of the 100 fastest-growing companies worldwide.

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  • Trex Company (NYSE: TREX) , the worlds #1 brand of wood-alternative decking and railing and leader in high-performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products, was named to FORTUNE Magazines 2020 list of the 100 fastest-growing companies worldwide.
  • Trex was founded in the mid-1990s on the premise that ingenuity can help extract value from what was once seen as waste.
  • In fact, Trex is one of the largest recyclers of discarded plastic shopping bags and polyethylene film in North America.
  • Trex Company, Inc. [NYSE: TREX] is the worlds largest manufacturer of high performance wood-alternative decking and railing, with more than 25 years of product experience.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Multi-Purpose Grocery Bag to Reduce Waste (BTM-2809)

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Tuesday, October 13, 2020

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a way to reduce waste associated with plastic shopping bags," said an inventor, from Columbia, Md., "so I invented VIOLETA-BAG."

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  • PITTSBURGH, Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a way to reduce waste associated with plastic shopping bags," said an inventor, from Columbia, Md., "so I invented VIOLETA-BAG."
  • The patent-pending invention provides an effective grocery bag and cleaning cloth for household chores.
  • In doing so, it offers a viable alternative to traditional plastic grocery bags.
  • The invention features a versatile and environmentally-friendly design that is convenient and easy to use so it is ideal for grocery stores and households.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Trash Receptacle For Use With Plastic Grocery Bags (PHO-2768)

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Monday, October 12, 2020

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a simple and environmentally-friendly trash receptacle that can be used with free plastic grocery bags," said an inventor, from Phoenix, Ariz., "so I invented the E Z TRASH.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Oct. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a simple and environmentally-friendly trash receptacle that can be used with free plastic grocery bags," said an inventor, from Phoenix, Ariz., "so I invented the E Z TRASH.
  • My design ensures that the bags stay in place and that the receptacle remains clean and free from messes."
  • The invention provides an improved way to line a trash receptacle with free plastic grocery bags.
  • It also eliminates the need to purchase plastic trash can liners as it enables an individual to reuse plastic grocery bags.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Improved Design for Reusable Shopping Bags (OTW-498)

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Monday, October 12, 2020

My design eliminates the hassle and waste associated with traditional shopping bags."

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  • My design eliminates the hassle and waste associated with traditional shopping bags."
  • The patent-pending invention provides an effective reusable shopping bag for transporting groceries or other items.
  • As a result, it increases convenience and storage space and it could help to reduce plastic bag waste.
  • The original design was submitted to the Ottawa sales office of InventHelp.

Sealed Air Invests in Advanced Recycling Company Plastic Energy

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE: SEE) has announced it has signed a collaboration agreement with Plastic Energy, an industry-leading company in advanced recycling technology.

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  • Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE: SEE) has announced it has signed a collaboration agreement with Plastic Energy, an industry-leading company in advanced recycling technology.
  • Additionally, Sealed Air has made an equity investment in Plastic Energy Global, the parent company of Plastic Energy.
  • Plastic Energy has a technology platform that enables the diversion of waste plastic away from landfills, with the goal of processing 300,000 tonnes of plastic by 2025.
  • Through this collaboration with Plastic Energy, Sealed Air is helping to eliminate plastic waste, support complementary approaches to recycling and enable its customers to incorporate recycled plastics back into their packaging.