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Reusable Packaging Collaborative

Discussing reusable packaging fundamentals and challenges, while identifying opportunities where reusable packaging fits in the sustainable packaging space

SPC Team Lead
Lucy Pierce, Project Manager, SPC
Co-Chairs
Gwen Lorio, The Clorox Company
Sam Harrington, Danone
Adam Springer, Ahold Delhaize USA

This Collaborative’s mission is to discuss reusable packaging fundamentals and challenges, while identifying opportunities where reusable packaging fits in the sustainable packaging space.

2023 Meeting Dates

  • February 16
  • March 16
  • April 13
  • May 11
  • June 22
  • July 13
  • August 24
  • September 14
  • October 12
  • November 16
  • December 14


Resources

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Review the Calls

Reusable packaging, which includes both refillable and returnable systems, is an opportunity to create a package-product system that is preferable to single-use packaging. Reuse focuses on source reduction as a way to prevent waste. Because these efforts are preferred to end-of-life management, such as recycling, reusable packaging can be a better option for the environment. Yet, many important questions about reuse remain – What is the goal of reusable packaging? When is it the right fit? What does success look like?

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Understanding goals and assumptions in order to design amore successful reusable packaging program.

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Contact Us

Are you a current SPC member who wants to join the Collaborative?
Email collaboratives@greenblue.org