Materials Handling & Packaging Solutions
Delivering Value Beyond Packaging
Reusable Packaging
The UK Government issued the long awaited ‘Packaging Strategy’ document earlier in 2009 in which they not only promoted reusable packaging but also made it clear they intended to re-enforce the part of the Packaging Waste Regulations that promotes ‘reuse’ and ‘reduce’ ahead of recycle under the waste hierarchy. In the report the Government said it would introduce incentives that encourage re-use ahead of recycling….watch this space for Government update. http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/topics/packaging/pdf/full-packaging-strategy.pdf
Below are some useful ideas on multi-trip packaging.
Carrierpac
The new multi-trip packaging solution ‘Carrierpac’ almost entirely eliminates product damage, can be used for over 40 trips, it's made from recycled polypropylene and is recyclable at the end of its life. Carrierpac is the ideal packaging solution developed specifically to transport products that are expensive, difficult to handle, awkward to lift or prone to damage.
Here are some useful links and presentations
http://www.wrap.org.uk/retail/case_studies_research/case_study_1.html
This presentation demonstrates the achievements made by Carrierpac and the significant savings at B&Q
Returnable Packaging Services Ltd
RPS provides a fully managed system for the collection of customer's empty
reusable transport packaging and associated equipment. This currently includes
wooden / plastic pallets, top boards, metal racks, stillages, timber boxes, IBC`s
Octoboxes and big bags (FIBCS).
RPS can help to minimise the impact of packaging through proactive collection and reuse of what in effect is a company's asset. RPS can advise clients on packaging minimisation where reuse is not practical, and can specify recycled content where practicable. Any packaging collected by RPS on your behalf, that cannot be used by your company, will either be reused by a third party or reprocessed into wood chip briquettes.
http://www.whitbyriverside.co.uk/
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01/03/10
Second stage of Courtauld Commitment start this Thursday!
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23/02/10
Tim Hutchinson was asked to share his experiences at the recent 'Chance to Change' event
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20/09/09
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01/09/09
Tim Hutchinson has recently been invited to present their award winning Carrierpac concept at a Design Network North event on Oct 9th,
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