Please check out this great video created by one of our licensees, Kashi – a wonderful story highlighting the recyclability of paperboard packaging and that the fiber is used to make 100% recycled paperboard.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_KNYXBKgkE
The "What's New" Archive
Kashi YouTube Story On Recyclability
January 25, 2012 – 10:55 am
RPA-100% Is Now On Facebook
December 16, 2011 – 9:34 am
Check us out on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/100-Recycled-Paperboard-Alliance/230621343655905
RPA-100% Statement on EU Mineral Oil
March 22, 2011 – 11:36 am
The RPA-100% is very confident in the rigors of the food safety protocol used for testing recycled paperboard, established by the Recycled Paperboard Technical Association (RPTA). RPTA members use the protocol to test for and assure the quality and suitability of 100% coated recycled paperboard (CRB) for use in packaging food, including packages where there [...]
Study Confirms Folding Cartons Meet FTC “Recyclable” Standard
March 7, 2011 – 2:14 pm
For Immediate Release
Study Confirms Folding Cartons Meet FTC “Recyclable” Standard
March 7, 2011
A new study commissioned by the American Forest & Products Association (AF&PA) confirms that folding cartons meet the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) standard necessary to display the term “recyclable” on that packaging. Today, in response to the findings of this RW Beck study, the [...]
RPA-100% Reviews Proposed FTC “Green Guides”
January 20, 2011 – 2:40 pm
In October 2010, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed revisions to the Guide that helps marketers avoid making misleading environmental claims. The 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance (RPA-100%) has provided ongoing input to the FTC during their latest review of these “Green Guides”.
Barry Cutler, RPA-100% Counsel, former Director of the Federal Trade Commssion Bureau of Consumer [...]
RPA-100% Releases 2010 Retail Store Survey Results
January 20, 2011 – 9:13 am
In 2010, the 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance (RPA-100%) surveyed a variety of U.S. retail store locations to assess the use of recycling symbols on retail packaging. The project was undertaken to:
• Ensure that license agreements are in place with all companies using the trademarked RPA-100% symbol; and
• Complete a census of recycling symbols in use on packaging [...]
RPA-100% Reports Another Strong Year of Growth
January 20, 2011 – 9:05 am
The 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance (RPA-100%) experienced another year of significant growth in 2010. Signing on an additional 40 new licensees, the RPA-100% currently has nearly 200 of North America’s top consumer product goods companies as partners.
Why are so many companies choosing to use the RPA-100% symbol? Consumer surveys consistently find that one of the [...]
The RPA-100% Closed Out 2009 with a Record Increase in New Licensees
January 11, 2010 – 9:43 am
The RPA-100% added 34 new licensees representing every segment of consumer product goods, including organic foods, snacks, software, and health and beauty products. These new licensees all began proudly displaying the RPA-100% symbol on their packaging in 2009. One of these new licensees commented that it is critical that they “communicate to consumers their commitment [...]
Fran McPoland Joins RPA-100% as Environmental Advisor
January 28, 2008 – 10:07 am
The 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance (RPA-100%) recently announced that Fran McPoland has joined their team as an Environmental Advisor. Ms. McPoland has a long and distinguished career working with many organizations on environmental initiatives. Her career includes seven years as The Federal Environmental Executive working in the White House for President Clinton.
Over the last several [...]