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This study aims to assess the environmental performance of reusable packaging versus single-use corrugated boxes based on reuse cycles.

Environmental Performance of Reusable Packaging compared to Single-Use Corrugated Boxes considering Reuse Cycles

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This study aims to assess the environmental performance of reusable packaging versus single-use corrugated boxes based on reuse cycles.
Conducted a cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment (LCA) comparing reusable plastic containers and single-use corrugated boxes.
Utilized real distribution data to evaluate environmental impacts based on the number of reuse cycles.
Focused on the environmental impact driven by material supply stages.
Reusable packaging showed higher greenhouse gas emissions than single-use boxes in the first use cycle.
Environmental impact of reusable packaging decreased significantly with each reuse cycle, becoming lower than single-use from the second cycle onward.
The material supply stage was found to primarily govern the environmental impact of reusable packaging.

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Randomized trial evaluates environmental impacts of reusable packaging compared to single-use boxes, indicating reuse enhances sustainability.

Im et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Randomized trial evaluates environmental impacts of reusable packaging compared to single-use boxes, indicating reuse enhances sustainability.