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Reusable Packaging Market Data and Statistics

Reusable Packaging is a ~$100 billion market

In 2020, the global packaging market reached an estimated $950 billion in value. Approximately $200 billion of this is considered “transport” or “transit” packaging, of which roughly half meet the Reusable Packaging Association’s criteria for “reusable” packaging. Together, these products comprise the $100 billion RTP market.

Within the global Reusable Transport Packaging Market, approximately 62% is comprised of pallets (all materials excepting paper-based pallets which cannot be reused); 30% is comprised of containers, crates, totes, reusable boxes, and reusable or returnable plastic containers (RPCs); 7% is comprised of intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), tanks, drums, and barrels; the remaining 1% is comprised of other types of reusable transport packaging. Detailed segmentation by product is available in the 2020 Reusable Transport Packaging State of the Industry Report.

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Reusable Packaging Association Information and Files

Founded in 1999, the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is a non-profit trade organization representing and promoting the common and pro-competitive business interests of member suppliers and users of reusable packaging products and services. RPA connects the industry to expand, innovate and validate reusable packaging systems.

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Latest News and Blog Posts

April 24, 2023 in General, Industry News, Press Releases, RPA In The News, RPA News

RPA Launches 2023 State of the Reusable Packaging Industry Survey

Anonymous insights from reusable packaging users, manufacturers, poolers, suppliers, and service providers will inform RPA’s 2nd State of the Reusable Packaging Industry Report The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) has launched…
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March 20, 2023 in Asset Tracking, Blog Posts, Cost Savings, Implementation, RPA Blog, Technology, Trace & Track

New Value Assessment Calculator Quantifies the Potential Cost Savings Impact of Tracking Technologies for Reusable Packaging

Companies evaluating tracking technologies for their reusable packaging are often overwhelmed by the variety of solutions and uncertain how to calculate these solutions’ ROI. To help solve this problem, member…
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March 1, 2023 in Blog Posts, Circular Economy, Fundamentals of Reusable Packaging, General, Legislation & Regulations

Single Use Versus Reusable Packaging: What the Corrugated Industry Gets Wrong

The corrugated packaging industry is working to counteract global macro forces creating headwinds against the practice of discarding packaging after only one use.  The winds of change are blowing away…
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February 14, 2023 in General, Industry News, Press Releases, RPA In The News, RPA News

Call for Entries: 2023 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Awards

12th Annual Awards Submissions Due May 1 The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) has announced the opening of the call for entries for the 12th annual Excellence in Reusable Packaging Awards.…
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January 17, 2023 in General, Industry News, RPA News

Reusable Packaging Association Elects New Board of Directors

WASHINGTON, DC (January 16, 2023) – – The Reusable Packaging Association (RPA) is beginning 2023 with new executive committee members and additions to its board of directors. After serving his…
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January 12, 2023 in Blog Posts

2023 Reusable Packaging Industry Outlook: Why Reusable Packaging for Supply Chains is Business Critical Today

Reusable transport packaging (RTP) is defined as a multi-trip packaging medium that can transport products and goods more than once. RTPs typically consist of durable containers like pallets, trays, totes,…
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September 13, 2022 in General, Industry News, RPA News, Trade Shows & Pavilion Programs

Reusable Packaging Association Announces 2022 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award Winners

Reusable Packaging Association Announces 2022 Excellence in Reusable Packaging Award Winners Award Ceremony to Take Place October 25 at 3pm at PACK EXPO International Booth 6737. WASHINGTON, DC (September 13,…
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September 6, 2022 in General, Industry News, RPA News, Trade Shows & Pavilion Programs

Reusable Packaging Association Set to Host Record-Breaking Reusable Packaging Event at PACK EXPO International

Reusable Packaging Association Set to Host Record-Breaking Reusable Packaging Event at PACK EXPO International The Reusable Packaging Pavilion and Learning Center Offer Largest Global Gathering of Reusable Packaging Experts at…
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June 1, 2022 in Blog Posts, Circular Economy, Sustainability

Reuse Takeaways from Circularity 22

The reuse rush is underway in the circles of the circular economy.  The GreenBiz-hosted Circularity 22 conference in May was well attended with like-minded circular enthusiasts after a physical break…
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April 26, 2022 in Blog Posts

Reusable Packaging Can Help with Employee Engagement: Here’s How

Employee engagement has taken a dip over the last year (see Fig. 1), declining in the U.S. for the first time in more than a decade. Companies are being challenged…
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April 1, 2022 in General, Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs), Member News

Elkhart Plastics Adds Tuff Stack Pro™ Heavyweight Tank to IBC Lineup

SOUTH BEND, IN — Elkhart Plastics LLC, a Myers Industries, Inc. company (NYSE: MYE), is expanding its intermediate bulk container (IBC) line to include the new Tuff Stack Pro™ Heavyweight IBC with a…
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February 3, 2022 in General, Industry News, RPA News

Bexter and Cohelion make logistics chain more sustainable with TrackOnline Insights

Bexter and Cohelion make logistics chain more sustainable with TrackOnline Insights  Ready-to-use dashboards make returnable assets deployment more sustainable,  efficient and cost-effective. DELFT/ROTTERDAM, 1 February 2022 — Bexter, developer of…
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