Implementing Returnable Packaging Requirements and Policies to Reduce Expendable Packaging and Lower Your Carbon Footprint

Expendable packaging creates unnecessary waste and drives up costs. By implementing returnable packaging requirements and policies within your company, you can reduce waste, cut emissions, and support a circular economy. This resource provides a step-by-step guide to building a returnable packaging program that works for your operations.

What you’ll learn in this resource:

• Why returnable packaging is critical for sustainability and cost savings
• How to set clear requirements and policies for internal teams and suppliers
• Best practices for tracking and managing returnable packaging
• Strategies for reducing your carbon footprint through packaging optimization

Download the guide now and start creating a packaging system that saves money and supports your environmental goals.

FAQs

Why switch to returnable packaging?
It reduces landfill waste, lowers material costs, and significantly cuts greenhouse gas emissions associated with single-use packaging.

What types of packaging can be made returnable?
Common examples include pallets, totes, corrugated boxes, and protective packaging materials.

How do I implement these policies effectively?
Define returnable packaging standards, communicate requirements to suppliers, and use tracking systems to monitor compliance.