Corrugated vs. Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs)

See how corrugated excels over RPCs:

• • Made predominantly from trees, a renewable resource, in sustainably managed forests.

• • Once recycled, corrugated box fibers are used 7-10 times to make new boxes and other paper products.

• • Corrugated packaging is frequently lightweight and can reduce shipping costs.

• • Corrugated has four printable panels for custom graphics and product information.
  • Corrugated packaging is readily available from 1,155 plants in communities nationwide.

See how RPCs fall short when compared to corrugated:

• • Made predominantly from fossil fuels.
  • RPCs weigh up to 4X more than corrugated; increasing freight costs.
  • 10 studies show multi-use RPCs have inadequate sanitizing systems to consistently meet cleanliness standards.
  • RPCs often have small labels for product identification.
  • RPCs require washing and return transportation before reuse.