Benefits Of Reusable Packaging
                     Benefits Of Reusable 
Packaging

Whenever we talk about the sustainable use of plastic, the first thing that comes 
to our mind is recycling it. In fact, governments have already been taking action to 
recycle 100% of the plastic produced around the world. However, the number 
seems to be quite distant because, at present, it was reported that in Europe only 
9% of the total plastic produced gets recycled. As compared to the amount of 
plastic produced around the world, this number does very little help in tackling 
environmental concerns. According to research in 2018, 360 million tonnes of 
plastic was produced globally, of which 40% was converted to packaging.
The packaging sector is one of the largest consumers of plastics, where this 
material seems to be irreplaceable. Plastic has surprisingly reduced the carbon 
footprint of the packaging sector by preventing food spoilage, reducing CO2 
emission during transportation, etc. But we cannot ignore the environmental 
challenges it has posed, neither can we depend upon recycling as the only 
solution. We need to build and promote other solutions, talking about which, one 
of the most effective ways to outperform single-use plastics is reuse packaging.
Also known as returnable packaging, reuse packaging refers to the packaging 
designed to be used multiple times. Such packaging offers durability, ease of 
use, and ease of cleaning. These include consumer packages such as beverage 
containers, zip lock bags, as well as industrial and transport packaging. 
Here are some of the main benefits of reusable packaging.
Environment Benefits
A returnable supply chain can drastically reduce the carbon footprint of a 
company. For instance, in case your business requires constant shipment of 
products between manufacturing or factory sites, single-use corrugated 
packaging will result in accumulated waste material in large volumes in landfills. 
It will also increase energy consumption in manufacturing. In such situations, 
reusable packaging helps minimize the use of raw materials, energy, and waste 
creation. Another major application of single-use plastic is consumer goods. 
Designing quality packaging for reuse, for instance, zip-lock bags can drastically 
reduce household plastic waste. If designed meticulously, returnable packaging 
can not only reduce raw material consumption but also minimize CO2 emission 
by facilitating stacking and efficient space sizing during transportation.
Cost Reduction
Reusable packaging is both environment-friendly and cost-efficient. By reducing 
the repeated need to manufacture single-use packaging, companies can save 
the cost of raw material, energy, and labor. Since reusable packaging is 
designed for repeated use, it is stronger and more durable than single-use 
packaging. Thus, it prevents damages to the product and reduces losses.
Applications of Reusable Packaging
Reusable packaging has its applications in both commercial and household 
spectrums. In the commercial arena, it is widely used for delivering 
ingredients/raw materials to the processing unit, and transporting 
subcomponents to the facility for assembling.
Another application is the work in process sites where products/materials are 
constantly transported to different sites or manufacturing units, or even to 
temporary storage units before processing.
Reusable packaging has unlimited benefits to offer, especially in industrial use 
where packaging & transportation of raw material, ingredients, and products play 
a major role. Responsible specialty film producers like Cosmo Films have 
already taken a step forward to tackle environmental concerns by producing 
recyclable & reusable, high-quality films. As a world-renowned organization, it 
has actively promoted sustainability by enabling a circular economy for flexible 
packaging. Click here to know more about Cosmo Films.