RPCs reduce solid waste and use less water and energy across produce applications, according to a new study sponsored by IFCO SYSTEMS, a global provider of Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) for fresh products. The report shows the IFCO solution generates 82% less solid waste, consumes 92% less water, requires 49% lower energy demand, and lowers ozone depletion by 76% for a weighted average of 10 top produce commodities compared with shipping the same amount of produce in display-ready corrugated boxes. The report was produced by Franklin Associates, a Division of ERG, a leading consulting company specializing in life cycle analyses and solid waste management.
