Reusable Packaging

Preventing waste with multi-use systems

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We work with companies to evaluate potential for reusable packaging:

Identify high potential applications

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Optimise product design, material selection, tracking technology and system modelling

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Analyse economic and environmental viability

Facilitate value chain collaboration

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Provide independent evaluation of existing schemes

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REUSABLE PACKAGING PROJECTS

One of the best ways to reduce plastic waste is to eliminate single-use packaging and introduce reusable alternatives. Give your customers quality, customised, sustainable options, and they’ll keep coming back.

Packaging is an asset, not trash.

  • Reusable Packaging Association logo with blue and green design elements.

    RPA collaborated with Searious Business to conduct an initial market assessment into the economic and practical viability of reusable transport packaging for Large Household Appliances.

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    Together with reuse providers, Vytal, Searious Business launched a digital system for reusable takeaway packaging in restaurants in Colombia, Dominican Republic and Quintana Roo, Mexico.

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  • Nestlé logo featuring a bird feeding chicks in a nest with leaves above the brand name.

    Nestlé has set itself ambitious sustainable packaging targets. Searious Business determined the right reusable packaging strategy for specific commodities in the future.

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  • Mondelez International logo with purple and red lettering.

    Mondelez has set itself sustainable packaging targets. Searious Business gave an overview of pros and cons of moving into reusable packaging.

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  • Estée Lauder is committed to achieving 100% sustainable packaging by 2025, focusing on recyclable, reusable, recycled, or recoverable materials. Searious Business supported Estée Lauder by conducting a business case study to determine the viability of refill systems, providing strategic advice on financial and environmental impacts. Our work included a market scope of refill systems in beauty and personal care, and a line-up of potential partners.

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  • Carrefour logo featuring blue and red geometric shapes with the name 'Carrefour' beneath.

    Searious Business was contracted to audit existing refill systems in different stores in France then provide recommendations for change in products, systems and behavioral change to increase effectiveness.

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  • "buddiepack" logo with a stylized blue and green design.

    Searious Business is providing expertise in reuse to BUDDIE Pack, a research project from Horizon Europe developing an actionable reuse business model.

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  • Seal of the United States Department of State

    EPPIC project will mobilise public-partnerships in Africa and Central America to enable SMEs transitioning to reusable packaging systems. Searious Business will provide technical support. and business development.

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  • Marjane logo with stylized letter M and yellow circle

    As part of the MOSSUP project, Searious Business developed a deposit return scheme for reusable food containers at the deli counters in Marjane supermarkets.

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  • Peeze logo with stylized text and green swoosh.

    To determine the most sustainable reusable option for Peeze, Searious Business researched innovative packaging materials for whole coffee beans.

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  • 3D letter 'P' with text "MEER MET MINDER PLASTIC" in blue.

    Searious Business investigated the possibility of creating a scalable, reusable big bag pooling system and pilot it with Plastic Pact NL members.

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  • Silhouette of a jumping dog with raised front legs and wagging tail.

    As part of the CITEO’s development of industry standards for reusable packaging, Searious Business explored closure systems for reusable pots & trays to determine suitability. 
 


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Reuse To-Go

Ready meals, salads and snacks use up to 4M tonnes of plastic packaging per year. Find out how to switch.

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RePLHA

Consortium exploring the business case for reusable transport packaging for large household appliances

Reuse Applications

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COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

Switching to a reuse system will cost money, but is it worth it? When will you see a return on investment, and under what conditions will you turn a profit? Our studies prove that with the correct indicators - REUSE ADDS UP

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German version of economics of reuse report
French version of economics of reuse report
Spanish version of economics of reuse
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THE REUSE PLAYBOOK

Our Reuse Playbook contains all the tools you need to stimulate these three essential elements.
Define your personalised roadmap to success. 

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BEHAVIORAL CHANGE

Behavioral change is critical to the success of all circular business models. Download our unique approach to influence:

hearts, minds, 
money and time. 

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