Reusable and Refillable Packaging Innovations from Around the World

ThePackHub U.K. offers a compendium of sustainable packaging ideas for the growing reusable and refillable market.

Paul JenkinsManaging Director, ThePackHub

Oct 2nd, 2020

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The development of sustainable packaging continues to be a strategic priority and there is one particular sustainable trend that is growing fast. Refillable and reusable packaging is advancing rapidly with ThePackHub's Innovation Zone database reporting a 68% year-on-year increase in initiatives.

ThePackHub's Refillable and Reusable Packaging Compendium 2020/21 is packed with vital trend information, analysis and insight about the fast growing refillable and reusable packaging market from a global perspective.

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Find out which brands, retailers and suppliers are bringing refillable and reusable innovations to market and what you need to do to succeed.The in-depth review includes a unique and comprehensive summary of 175 of the latest refillable and reusable packaging innovations covering initiatives across consumer categories from around the world.

The Refillable and Reusable Packaging Compendium 2020/21 includes:

– 175 market initiatives with visuals, analysis and comment

– consumer insight - find out the views and opinions of the end customer via our exclusive bespoke research

– 17 key expert interviews - understand the views of leading industry players shaping market growth

– industry contacts summary - a comprehensive list of the key global contacts

Refillable and Reusable Packaging Compendium 2020/21 comprises 289 pages. The price is just $587. The Compendium is available in searchable PDF format now.

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Collaborations Expand Paper Packaging’s Potentials

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Georgia-Pacific Expands Manufacturing of Curbside Recyclable Paper Padded Mailers for E-Commerce

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DS Smith Hits Key Sustainability Milestones

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Sugarcane Tubes Sweeten Sustainability Profile

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R-Cycle Receives the 2021 German Sustainability Award

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Toly and Sulapac Form Alliance for Sustainable Innovation

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Nestlé’s Vittel Water Beta Tests Both a Durable Reusable Bottle and a Paper Bottle

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Südpack Launches Virtual Exhibition Stand

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AR Packaging and PulPac Expand Partnership to Develop Sustainable Fiber Products

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Goslings Adopts Paperboard Wraparound Carton for Improved Appearance, Sustainability Profile, and Retail Function

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Global Brands Pilot Bottles Made Using ‘Transformational’ Recycling Technology

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