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Reusable Transport Equipment

The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) defines reusable packaging “as pallets, containers and
dunnage designed for reuse within a supply chain. These items are constructed for multiple trips and
extended life. Due to their reusable nature, they offer a rapid return on investment and a lower per trip
cost than single-use packaging products.

They can also be efficiently stored, handled and distributed throughout the supply chain. Reusable
pallets and containers, typically made of durable wood, steel, or virgin or recycled-content plastic,
(resistant to chemicals and moisture with good insulating properties), are designed for many years of
use. These sturdy, moisture-proof containers are built to protect products, especially in rough ship-
ping environments.”

“Closed-loop systems
Used and are ideal for reusable
recovered in a transport packaging.
closed loop Reusable contain-
system ers and pallets flow
through the system
and return empty to
their original starting
Uses point (reverse logistics)
Competitive recycled to begin the entire
in both PRINCIPLES OF or renewable process again.”
cost and SUSTAINABLE materials
performance PACKAGING wherever
possible

Designed to
use materials
and energy
efficiently

(Reusable Packaging Association, www.reusables.org, 2022 )

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