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Use Reusables:Fundamentals ofReusable TransportPackagingEPA Sustainable Materials Management WebinarAugust 16th, 2012Property of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Let’s BeginWhat are Reusables?Merriam Webster defines Reusable as:re·us·able adj \rē- yü-zə-bəl\: capable ofbeing used again or repeatedlyReusable Packaging is comprised of pallets,containers, wraps, bands and dunnagedesigned for reuse within a supply chainProperty of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Reusable Packaging is Not: Single use LimiteduseProperty of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Opportunistic vs. Planned ReuseProperty of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Everyday ReusablesProperty of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Let’s look at someReusables in action Property of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Reusables in ActionReusable TotesClosed Loop DistributionPeerless Coffee & Tea Company in Oakland, Californiareplaced single use cardboard boxes with reusable totesfor three of their Bay Area delivery routes. Saving 1.5 tons of cardboard per year Equals 18 tons of CO2 emissions avoidedProperty of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Reusables in ActionReusable TotesWork-In-ProcessGhirardelli Chocolate purchased reusable totes to moveproducts in “work-in-process” for one of their productionlines. This switch saves costs and environmental impacts ofimpacts of 228 tons/yr of cardboard boxes that werepreviously purchased, assembled, handled and recycled.Property of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Reusables in ActionReusable Bands and PalletsClosed Loop DistributionFood distributor US Foods traded single-use stretch wrap forreusable bands to secure pallet loads. They’ve reduced plasticfilm waste by 50 tons/yr and they save 19,200 per year inavoidedpurchasing costs. They also use reusable plastic pallets.Property of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Reusables in ActionReusable Pallet WrapClosed Loop DistributionFood manufacturer Premier Organics replaced disposablestretch wrap with reusable pallet wraps. Workers benefit fromreduced stress and strain from wrapping dozens of pallets a dayby hand, and the company and their supply chain partnersavoid the time and cost required to dispose of the stretch wrap.Property of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Reusables in ActionReusable TotesOffice RelocationGovernment agencyStopWaste.Org used totes topack and transport items duringtheir office move. Rigid totes offered betterprotection of contents Dollies eliminated the need forheavy lifting. Elimination of cardboardboxes and tape saved set-upand clean-up time.Property of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Many Benefits of ReusablesFinancialEnvironmentalHealth &SafetyProperty of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Environmental BenefitsProperty of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
“Reduce & Reuse” are the Most SustainableProperty of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
U.S. Solid WasteDisposable Containers & Packaging are 30% ofNorth America’s Municipal Solid Waste 56% of these valuableresources are wastedin landfills. The remaining 44% arerecycled; oftendowncycled into lessvaluable products.Property of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
U.S. Greenhouse Gas EmissionsOver 1/3 of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions areAttributable to Producing & Transporting GoodsProperty of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Top 5 Materials Landfilled fromCommercial Sector1. Food Waste2. Other Paper3. Uncoated Cardboard Boxes4. Unpainted Wood Pallets5. Film Plastics Stretch WrapProperty of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Environmental Benefits of ReusablesReusable transportpackaging containers generate 29% lesstotal greenhouse gasemissions; require 39% less totalenergy; and produce 95% lesstotal solid waste onaverage.See Reusables 101 page 9Property of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Financial BenefitsRevenue Enhancement Merchandising at Store Level Elimination of White Space at the Plant Levelallowing more units soldCapital Utilization Pooling/Rental of ReusablesOperating Expense Reduction Reduced Labor back of the stores or line side Reduced Total Freight Cost Material SubstitutionProperty of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Unitization and Cube EfficienciesProperty of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Health & Safety BenefitsProperty of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Health & Safety Benefits Reusable totes can reduce injuryfrom overfilling non-uniformboxes. Reusable pallets can reduceinjury from broken pallet debrishazards such as splinters, nailsand wood on the floor. Ergonomically designed reusabletotes can reduce bending, liftingand handling injuries. Reusable intermediate containerscan reduce injuries from rollingdrums and chime removalProperty of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
StabilityProperty of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
The Use Reusables Campaign Innovative and replicable approach Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG)emissions and solid waste associated withone-time and limited-use transportpackaging materials:Production;Use; andDisposal. Helping businesses convert to moresustainable reusable alternatives.Property of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Made Possible by EPA Climate ShowcaseCommunitiesThe Reusable PackagingAssociation (RPA)Grant funding supports thenational expansion of the UseReusables educational workshopevents as well as free tools andonline case/Promotes the value andexpansion of reusable packagingsystems. We are made up of 33member companiesencompassing all phases of thesupply chain: Manufacturers, EndUsers, Technology Providers andService Providers.www.reusables.orgProperty of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
How StopWaste can Help Training Opportunities Information Request Process Logistics Assistance Financial Assistance Become a model case studyProperty of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
ExampleReusableIntermediate BulkContainer (IBC)Property of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Case Study ExampleA large private flavoring company using fiber drums totransport their liquid product was faced with challenges: Chime removal and rolling drums causedinjuries Limited volume capacity of drums wasinefficient Limited truckload capacity costly freight Required custom racking Large area of warehouse dedicated tostorage Incurred costly disposal feesFiber Drum WasteProperty of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Case Study ExampleSolution:Reusable Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) Reusable Lower cost Environmentally friendly Efficient, less labor Truckload optimizedFull Eliminates drum disposal Eliminates racking Eliminate drum related injuries Minimizes required storageEmptyProperty of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Case Study ExampleResults:Operational EfficiencyFill 1 IBC (315-gallon)Filling 6 Drumsvs.Property of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Case Study ExampleResults:Reduce Required Storage Spacevs.3,780 Gallons Emptyor 1,575 Gallons Full660 Gallons Full orEmpty in Same SpaceProperty of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Case Study ExampleResults:Truckload optimizationvs.1 Truckloadof 315-gallon collapsedreusable totes (52,920 gallons)5.25 Truckloadsof drums (52,910 gallons)Property of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Case Study ExampleUtilizing reusable transport packaging allowedthis customer to: Increase operational efficiency Reduce waste & improve environmental impact Cut costs Simplify supply chain Improve worker safetyProperty of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Attributes of GoodReusables Opportunities Within One Facility, Closed Loop, or Managed Open LoopFlow of Consistent Products in Large VolumesHigh Turn RateLarge and/or Bulky Products, or Easily Damaged ProductsSuppliers or Customers Grouped Near One AnotherHigh Waste Disposal or Recycling CostsSustainability Goals or MandatesProperty of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
For More InformationVisit the UseReusablesStopWaste.Orgeducational website atUseReusables.com Download FreeCase Studies Read Articles Watch Short Videos Use the CostComparisonCalculatorProperty of the Reusable Packaging Association 1100 N. Glebe Road, Suite 1010 Arlington, VA 22201 703.224.8284 www.reusables.org
Use Reusables: Fundamentals of Reusable Transport Packaging US EPA ARCHIVE DOCUMENT Author: US EPA Subject: SMM Web Academy - Greener Packaging Integrating Reusable Transport Packaging into Your Supply Chain August 16, 2012 Keywords: reusable packaging, green packaging
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