Elevate Sustainability as an Economic Driver
Amcor launches first recyclable shrink bag for meat, poultry, cheese
PR Newswire
ZURICH, Switzerland, Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor, a global leader in packaging, has today launched Eco-Tite® R in Europe, the first designed to be recycled, PVDC-free shrink bag for fresh and processed meat, poultry and some cheeses. Amcor Eco-Tite® R is designed to maximise shelf-life, maintain food safety, reduce food waste and can be recycled in existing polyethylene (PE) plastic recycling streams.* This means that more consumers will be able to recycle their meat, poultry and cheese packaging, while enjoying the....
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Lakeshore Technical College reaches milestone, all-female students
We Are Green Bay
CLEVELAND, Wis. (WFRV) – A milestone has been reached by the dairy herd management program at Lakeshore Technical College this fall when, for the first time since the program began in 1973, all newly enrolled students were females.
According to a release, seven young women plan to graduate with their technical diplomas in May 2021.
Most will continue their education at Lakeshore next fall as they pursue an associate degree in agribusiness science and technology. Educators say all are currently working on....
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Economic Development Feature
WEDC CEO: Restaurants can expect $20,000 We’re All In grant from state before Christmas
Milwaukee Business Journal
Restaurants and gathering-focused venues around Wisconsin hoping to receive grant money from the newly allocated $45 million funding pot for businesses negatively impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic should frequently check their inboxes for notifications in the coming days.
In an interview during the Milwaukee Business Journal's virtual Power Breakfast Friday, Missy Hughes, the CEO and secretary of the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp., said the Wisconsin Department of Revenue will be contacting those businesses directly about....
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Stepping Up to the COVID-19 Challenge
Wisconsin dry ice industry ready to scale up production for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
WPR
Wisconsin officials say the state's dry ice industry is ready to scale up production to support the distribution of the coronavirus vaccine.
Secretary Randy Romanski from the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) said the agency has been working with U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin’s office to reach out to the dry ice industry about the need for more product in order to roll out a vaccine from Pfizer.
"Pfizer has said that they’re going to require an additional two tons of dry ice daily. Right now, it's our understanding that they have plans to produce and distribute dry ice from one of their....
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