Returnable Packaging – The Next Phase of Lean – Automation.com

As industrial automation continues down its lean manufacturing journey, the area of packaging waste has taken center stage. The way to reduce this packaging waste is returnable packaging. The EarthWorks Group estimates that 30% of landfill waste is created by plastic and paper packaging. The use of cardboard products and other one-time-use packaging products contribute significantly to this waste....

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Friendly and Affordable – Making the Case for Returnable Packaging – Business Excellence

Thirty percent of landfill waste is created by plastic and paper packaging estimates The EarthWorks Group. The use of cardboard products and other one-time-use packaging products contribute significantly to this waste. David Madden, President of ContainerExchanger.com noted, \"The initial investment in returnable packaging may cost more that one-time use packaging. However, savings are often quick...

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CFOs Looking for Bottom-Line Impacts Choose Returnable Packaging – AS411.com

Used reusable packaging sounds strange yet it is precisely how many CFO\'s are improving the bottom-line. David Madden, President of ContainerExchanger.com, acknowledged that, \"Initial investment in returnable packaging may cost more that one-time use packaging. However, savings are often quickly realized with returnable packaging because bulk containers, metal bins, and totes are used repeatedly...

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Pallet Container Selection

Pallet Container Selection           All Bulk Containers 30x32x18 56x48x34 30x32x25 56x48x42 30x32x30 64x48x19 30x32x34 64x48x25 30x32x39 64x48x34 40x48x16 64x48x42 40x48x25 64x48x50 40x48x30 70x48x19 40x48x34 70x48x25 40x48x39 70x48x34 40x48x42 70x48x41 40x48x48 70x48x50 40x48x50 Other 45x48x25 3...

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Choose the Right Gaylord Box for your application

This video details the features and specifications when choosing a Used Gaylord Box for your application. If you're wondering how to choose the right gaylord box for your application, view this video to get some insight into the matter.   Container Exchanger buys and sell Used Gaylord Boxes throughout North America, please visit our section to view Gaylord Boxes available now.   Read More

Customer Success Story – TRW Automotive

When a new plant manager at TRW Automotive started his job, he quickly mandated the move to returnable containers. The inspired move promised \"significant cost savings going forward\". As the workforce mobilized to fill their immediate need for returnable containers, they quickly discovered Container Exchanger. Working with the Container Exchanger system and staff was a positive experience, as TR...

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Reusable Containers: Clever, Cost-Effective, Convenient

Lighting recycling specialist Lumicom, lighting maintenance company David Webster (DW) and waste management specialist Sims Group recently launched a series of pilot trials in the United Kingdom to explore ways of improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of recycling waste street lanterns. A key element of the scheme has been to eliminate the double handling of waste lanterns by using reusa...

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Reusable Packaging Promoted by Governements

In today’s increasingly globalized and fiercely competitive world, the ultimate goal of businesses in all sectors is to maximize profits while reducing expenses in manufacturing and shipping their products. However, in recent years, an increasing number of enterprises in the United States have become aware of their corporate responsibilities in acting as models for environmental protection and e...

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Reducing Landfill Waste with Returnable Packaging

In today’s increasingly globalized and fiercely competitive world, the ultimate goal of businesses in all sectors is to maximize profits while reducing expenses in manufacturing and shipping their products. However, in recent years, an increasing number of enterprises in the United States have become aware of their corporate responsibilities in acting as models for environmental protection and e...

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Reusable Container Online Marketplace – Material Handling Management

ContainerExchanger.com is an online marketplace that helps manufacturing and distribution businesses buy or sell used reusable packaging. Offerings include bulk containers, metal storage bins, plastic industrial totes, plastic pallets, used gaylord boxes, plastic collapsible bulk boxes, metal containers and wire baskets. Launched in 2005 and based in Atlanta, ContainerExchanger.com helps companie...

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The Pros and Cons of Reusable Packaging – Plastics Business

Green sustainable packaging solutions are as simple as reusing containers. Reusable Container & Pallet Association (RCPA) members are leading suppliers of the reusable/returnable industrial plastic containers, pallets, and packaging. They supply solutions worldwide and in virtually every major manufacturing and distribution sector. The Pros RCPA notes that pallets and containers are the funda...

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Reuse It Or Lose It – Food Manufacturing Magazine

Buying used reusable packaging yields immediate cost savings and long term benefits. Looking for new ways to add to your bottom line? Perhaps you should take a look at replacing expendable packaging with reusable/returnable options. Buying reusable packaging, specifically quality used reusable packaging, can generate cost savings. It reduces per-unit cost, when compared to purchasing new packagin...

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