Recent cases studies in reusable packaging

 

1. Coca-Cola's 'Recycle Me Again' Initiative

   
   
   
   Coca-Cola has introduced a significant change to its packaging by adding the text "Recycle Me Again" to its iconic red and white 20-ounce bottles of Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, and Coke Zero, to encourage customers to recycle and reduce plastic usage.
   the-sun.com

2. M&S's Paper Packaging Trial for Chocolate Bars

   
   
   
   Marks & Spencer is trialling paper packaging for its popular Vanilla Fudge Bar to reduce plastic use by 1.4 million units a year. This initiative aligns with M&S's Plan A roadmap to achieve Net Zero by 2040, aiming to eliminate 1 billion units of plastic by the 2027/28 financial year.
   The Sun

3. TerraCycle's Loop Platform

   
   
   
   TerraCycle introduced Loop, a closed-loop reusable packaging platform for consumer packaged goods. The system ships food, household cleaning, and personal care products in reusable containers, which are returned, cleaned, refilled, and reused, promoting a circular economy and reducing single-use packaging waste.
   en.wikipedia.org

4. RePack's Reusable Delivery Packaging

   
   
   
   RePack offers a service that enables the return and reuse of delivery packaging for online retailers. Customers receive goods in recyclable packaging, which can be returned by dropping it into a local letterbox. The return rate of RePack's products has reached 95%, and it is used by over 200 online retailers in Europe and the US.
   en.wikipedia.org

5. IFCO's Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs)

   
   
   
   IFCO provides reusable plastic containers for transporting perishable products. These trays are used for fresh food, fruit and vegetables, bananas, baked goods, eggs, dairy, convenience foods, meat, and fish. When the trays reach the end of their service life, they are granulated and made into new IFCO RPCs, promoting a zero-waste approach.
   en.wikipedia.org

6. Tesco's Partnership with Loop

   
   
   
   Tesco has partnered with Loop to experiment with reusable packaging as part of its efforts to reduce packaging and food waste. This initiative aligns with Tesco's goals to make all own-brand packaging fully recyclable by 2025 and support a circular economy.
   theguardian.com

7. Cabinet Health's Reusable Glass Containers for Medications

   
   
   
   Cabinet Health is revolutionizing the pharmaceutical packaging market by offering prescription and over-the-counter medications in reusable, stackable glass containers and compostable packaging. With over one million members, the company aims to reduce the vast amounts of unrecyclable plastic bottles that end up in landfills.
   TIME

8. Coles' Paper Bags for Grapes

   
   
   
   Coles has introduced environmentally friendly paper bags for grapes nationwide after a successful trial, saving over 68.4 tonnes of plastic. This move follows other eco-friendly trials, such as recyclable blueberry punnets and mandarin bags, significantly reducing plastic usage.
   news.com.au

9. Unilever's Reusable Packaging Trials

   
   
   
   Unilever has been conducting trials for reusable packaging across various brands, including refillable deodorant sticks and stainless-steel ice cream containers, aiming to reduce single-use plastic waste and promote a circular economy.

10. Nestlé's Refill Stations for Pet Food

    
    
    
    Nestlé has introduced refill stations for pet food in several international markets, allowing customers to bring their own containers to purchase products, thereby reducing the need for single-use packaging.

These examples illustrate a growing commitment across industries to adopt reusable packaging solutions, aiming to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainable practices.