Brussels, 23 June 2026 – As the European Commission prepares its proposal for a Circular Economy Act (CEA), the Roundtable for Reusable Containers, Trays and Pallets (RCTP) is calling on policymakers to place reuse at the centre of Europe's circular economy strategy an explicitly recognise reuse, and reusable transport packaging (RTP) in particular, as ...
Reusable Transport Packaging: A strategic pillar for less waste, supply chain disruption, and cost The Circular Economy Act (CEA) represents a significant evolution in European circular economy policy. At a time of growing geopolitical uncertainty, increasing dependence on third countries for critical raw materials, and intensifying global competition, circularity has ...
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Press release Brussels 15 June 2021 - Today, the leading European Returnable Transit Packaging (RTP) manufacturers have joined forces to form the Roundtable for Reusable Containers Trays and Pallets (RCTP). The RCTP represents the RTP producers in Europe and is founded by Schoeller Allibert, UTZ Group, Didak Injection and Bekuplast. [...] ...
This report provides a framework to understand reuse, identifies six major benefits of reuse, and maps 69 reuse examples. Based on an evaluation of more than 100 initiatives and interviews with over 50 experts, it aims to inspire and help structure thinking. It provides a basic description of how different reuse models work as ...
The study compares 32 Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) of 11 different types of packaging, analysing their environmental impact at different stages of the product’s life. This includes parameters such as production, transport, number of reuse opportunities, and end-of-life treatment. VIEW ARTICLE >