Now Accepting Entries: 2026 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Awards – Deadline is May 1.
Apply here.DC Velocity posted an article with guidelines on how to determine whether reusable packaging is the right fit for your supply chain.
For the third consecutive year, the RPA sponsored an educational track at PACK EXPO, providing an opportunity to educate attendees about the benefits of reusables in general as well as promote reusable transport packaging services and products. The presentations are now posted in the RPA’s online content library
Much of the reusable packaging in the supply chain is utilized internally, from one business to another, says Mike Hachtman, board chairman of the Reusable Packaging Association. But the strongest growth is found in retail because companies see the value in it.
Switching from disposable transport packaging materials to reusable alternatives can improve corporate efficiency and environmental performance.
The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is making available content from four informative sessions conducted at PACK EXPO in Las Vegas. The sessions were designed to provide reusable packaging end users with helpful information about implementing and managing reusable products in their supply chains. Presenters included RPA members and supply chain professionals from Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, Coca Cola and Alpha Bakery.
A RMIT University Melbourne study shows that when it comes to sustainability, the CHEP system of Returnable Produce Crates (RPC) wins hands down
A new state law taking effect this summer is designed to help track down people who steal plastic pallets — the type of delivery trays often left unattended behind stores. Beginning July 20, there will be new Arizona restrictions on any firm in the business of recycling, shredding, reselling or destroying plastic pallets.
Many companies are reaping the financial and environmental benefits of using reusable packaging. But every supply chain is different, so companies must identify and measure their unique factors to determine whether reusables are the right solution
This article draws on the collective expertise of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) members and associates the term “reusable packaging” to pallets, containers, and dunnage designed for reuse for its original purpose within a B2B supply chain.