Studies
Joint Study – Reusable Plastics Crates VS Disposable Cardboard Crates
Reusable Plastic Crates VS Disposable Cardboard Crates One would think that “reusable before disposal” would be a clear message for everyone ...
Carbon Footprint von Verpackungssystemen für Obst- und Gemüsetransporte in Europa
(Stiftung Initiative Mehrweg and Fraunhofer-Insitut)
The main objective of the study is to quantify the greenhouse gas emissions of the reused foldable plastic containers and the disposable cardboard ...
Sustainability of reusable packaging – Current situation and trends
(Science Direct)
The study reviews the trends in reusable packaging and the literature on reusable packaging to generate insights into the current state-of-the-art knowledge and to ...
Intermediate bulk containers re-use in the circular economy: an LCA evaluation
(Science Direct)
The study aims to assess the environmental impacts to the life cycle of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) as the number of uses (the so-called ...
Reusable vs single-use packaging: a review of environmental impact
(Zero Waste Europe, Reloop, University of Utrecht)
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 ...
Reports
WWF sustainable materials specialist: Beware plastic replacements and prioritise reuse
(Packaging Insights)
On 30 November 2021, Packaging Insights published an article regarding replacing plastic with alternative packaging materials. ...
Reuse – Rethinking Packaging
(Ellen Macarthur Foundation)
This report provides a framework to understand reuse, identifies six major benefits of reuse, and maps ...