Packaging Waste Reduction

Workshop Notes

The following notes are from the workshop titled "Saving Money and Improving Efficiency of Packaging in Distribution Systems" held on October 9, 1997 at San Jose State University. This document is a compilation of notes taken by several different people, such as student volunteers and CIWMB staff, who attended the workshop.

These notes are not intended to be direct quotes. Participating panelists were given the opportunity to review these notes for clarification. The identification of individuals, companies, and products in this document does not constitute endorsement by the Integrated Waste Management Board and is provided for informational purposes only.

Panel Discussion
Moderated by Steven R. Jones, CIWMB Board Member

Industry Session 1
Packaging, Shipping, Logistics: What makes sense for you?
Moderated by Caren Trgovcich, CIWMB Deputy Director

Industry Session 2
Perishables and Nonperishables
Moderated by Bud Tollette and Herb Schueneman

Workshop Partnership Web Site