some real-world box reuse programs and initiatives:

Dell's "OptiPlex" Packaging Program

• Operates a closed-loop recycling system


• Ships products to commercial customers in reusable containers


• Containers are picked up at delivery and returned to Dell


• Reports indicate this reduced packaging costs by approximately 10%

Apple's Box Recovery System

• Uses

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Notpla is eliminating waste by creating seaweed and plant-based alternatives to plastic packaging. Their solutions include a seaweed-based coating for takeaway packaging that has replaced 20 million plastic-lined containers. Notpla is also known for its edible liquid bubbles – 'Ooho'.

Apeel is a company that has come up with an innovative way to... See more

The Circular Economy—Designing for longevity and reuse of materials beyond the first use