Reusable packaging

Reusable packaging is manufactured of durable materials and is specifically designed for multiple trips and extended life.

[6] A return, reconditioning, and reuse system can save money on the cost per shipment and can reduce the environmental footprint of the packaging.

[7][8] Manufacturing, particularly the automotive industry, has used heavy-duty returnable racks for shipping hoods, fenders, engines, dashboards, etc.

Automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) use and encourage the use of returnable packaging to move components from their vendors to their factories.

The components are placed in returnable packaging and are at times and arranged in a way that facilitates movement straight to assemble lines.

Parts are at times placed in specially designed receptacles for easy picking on the assembly line contributing to fewer mistakes and simpler inventory management.

A few examples of returnable packaging in automotive industry: Several types of consumer containers have been in reuse systems.

Many non-food types of containers, including reusable shopping bags, and luggage, are designed to be reused by consumers.

In September 2019, the UK Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee released a report claiming that the official intervention should encourage more shops to offer refillable options instead of traditional single-use packing.