Durham College and ALX-GEP paper product prototype

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New paper-chip system designed to provide packaging alternative for business and commercial use

Whitby, Ont. -- Durham College announced the formation of a research collaboration with ALX Technical Services (ALX)-Global Earth Products (GEP), an Ontario-based company focused on providing a measurable impact on the improvement and maintenance of earth, air and water quality. The agreement will see the two organizations work together on Paperchipz, a recyclable packaging system prototype that is designed to make natural paper chips for product packaging.

The collaboration is one of 16 partnerships between Durham College and small businesses funded through the Applied Research and Commercialization initiative, which is delivered by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

About Durham College
At Durham College, the student experience comes first. In September 2011, the college welcomed more than 30,000 students to campus including more than 8,400 full-time post-secondary students as well as part-time and continuing education students; apprentices; and online learners. The college offers a wide range of market-driven programs in a number of different disciplines including business, information technology, media, art, design, general arts, science, skilled trades, justice, emergency services, health and engineering technology, enabling students to develop the skills required to meet the demands of today's job market.

A three-phase expansion of the college's Whitby campus is currently underway. Phase 1 opened in September 2009 followed by Phase 2 in May 2011. Phase 3 will see the creation of a 30,000-square-foot building focused on agriculture, culinary, hospitality and tourism. Accommodating approximately 950 new students, it will house new classrooms and labs and offer a full-service, green-certified restaurant and lounge and see the creation of a greenhouse -- all of which will be open to the general public.

In addition, a new Student Services building opened at the Oshawa campus in January 2011.

For more information, visit http://www.durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.2000.

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