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To synthesize current literature and emerging trends in reusable packaging to guide future research, development, and sustainable system design.

April 22, 2020Resources Conservation & Recycling XOpen Access

Sustainability of reusable packaging–Current situation and trends

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To synthesize current literature and emerging trends in reusable packaging to guide future research, development, and sustainable system design.
Reviewed published scientific literature and industry trends on reusable packaging systems.
Assessed material consumption patterns across European packaging sectors, particularly for paper and plastics.
The packaging industry consumes approximately 40% of plastics and 50% of paper in Europe, generating substantial environmental burdens and supply costs.
Transitioning to reusable packaging systems provides an effective pathway to curb resource use, dependent on critical design parameters and reverse logistics.

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Literature review highlights current trends in reusable packaging across supply chains, indicating key design factors for reducing environmental impacts.

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Coelho et al. (2020) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dfede24fb243fc8e5923ec https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcrx.2020.100037

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Literature review highlights current trends in reusable packaging across supply chains, indicating key design factors for reducing environmental impacts.

Sustainability of reusable packaging–Current situation and trends

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