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Article: DuPont seeks global sustainability rules.(News)
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- Waste & Recycling News
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- June 22, 2009
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Byline: Michael Lauzon
DuPont Co. is throwing its weight behind a push to have global sustainability standards.
The company revealed its support for the standards as part of its recent 2009 DuPont Packaging Awards event.
"The biggest reason [for such standards] is to try to change the mindset of industry and consumers, stated William Weber, vice president and general manager of DuPont Packaging and Industrial polymers.
"[We need] common standards that are simple enough for consumers to make buying decisions, Weber said in a telephone interview prior to a virtual conference announcing the winners.
"We see some conflict among ...