After all the wastefulness of packaging that ends up in the trash as soon as it is used, it’s time to think about virtuous logistics. E-commerce has changed our consumption habits by offering us an infinite choice of items; in return, the volume of packaging has exploded. Until now, cardboard seemed to be the most reasonable solution, because it is recyclable. However, the collection and recycling itself consumes energy. A new trend is plastic packaging that can be collected by the supplier at home or in the company for reuse or returned at the supplier’s expense.
How does the reusable packaging work?
The reusable package, in the form of a box or bag, allows for a considerable reduction in packaging consumption. Several manufacturers have taken up the subject to develop solutions that suit both the merchant and the customer.
These packages use synthetic materials that are supposedly more polluting, but this is not the case, since they will be used until they are completely worn out and then sent to special centers for treatment. It is important to remember that recycling cardboard costs a lot of energy and also consumes a lot of plastic: adhesive tape to ensure its closure, plastic wedges inside the packages, heat-shrink film to transport the packages on pallets, etc.
Here are the first manufacturers to offer reusable plastic packaging for a more virtuous logistics chain.
1 – RePack reusable envelope
Each RePack reusable envelope is made from recycled polypropylene and can be reused between 20 and 50 times.
The brand offers 3 sizes of reusable envelopes, with a minimum order of 100 units:
1 – S-Pack 35x25x10 cm / Volume from 0 to 6 liters / Weight: 80 g ;
2 – M-Pack 60x35x16 cm / Volume: 6 to 21 liters / Weight: 11 6 g ;
3 – L-Pack 68x35x22 cm / Volume: 20 to 45 liters / Weight: 177 g.
2 – Hipli reusable pouch
Hipli’s reusable pouches are also made from recycled polypropylene. Each pouch must be reused at least 100 times. When they reach the end of their life, they are recycled through a partnership with 2 French companies that specialize in recycling this material.
Each package is traceable with an RFID chip. You have the choice of two security modes: the clamp or tamper-evident label. Orders are placed by 100 units.
3 sizes of pouches are available:
1 – Format 21×25 cm / Weight : 43 g ;
2 – Format 30×38 cm / Weight: 57 g ;
3 – Format 37×47 cm / Weight : 94 g.
3 – Opopop reusable pouch
Opopop reusable pouch are made of synthetic material from production workshop waste. The brand offers a digital locker system, with a clamp guaranteeing its inviolability. Pouches can be reused up to 100 times.
The consumer leaves a deposit when choosing the package. This is levied if the package is not returned within 15 days of delivery. The brand claims a return rate of 95 %.
The Opopop reusable pouch is available in 2 formats that can be folded in two, thanks to a velcro system:
1 – Small pocket: 20x26x3 cm, folded 20×13 cm / Volume: 1.5 liter / Weight: 42 g ;
2 – Large pouch 30x40x8 cm, folded 30×20 cm / Volume: 10 liters / Weight: 65 g.
