Recently, fire retardant plastics are gaining popularity due to increasing concerns around safety, regulatory standards, and environmental considerations. We have seen an increase in requests for FR (fire retardant) materials in plastic pallets, bulk containers, RPCs, distribution totes and more. There are many reasons why a warehouse or manufacturing plant may be considering FR material […]
In a time where cost savings continues to drive change, the commitment to sustainability and ecological responsibility continues to play a role. Today, we take a cross-examination of the carbon footprint advantage offered by reusable plastic containers (RPCs) over traditional cardboard boxes. Understanding Carbon Footprint Before we delve deeper, let’s provide a little clarity on […]
What Is A Gaylord Box? A Gaylord box, often referred to simply as a Gaylord, is a large bulk container that is typically used for shipping and storing various materials. It is usually a large square or rectangular corrugated box with a pallet as its base. They can also be octagonal in shape. Gaylord boxes […]
A pallet is a pallet, right? Not so fast! Where Can I Get Pallets? Whether you need to move products from one place to another, or store them long-term, finding the right material handling solution is critical. The world of pallets is a complicated one, and the sheer number of options can be daunting to […]
Over the past several years, the discussions surrounding ESG initiatives have grown exponentially. For the uninitiated, ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance, and it is an operational framework and reporting tool that allows companies to plan, execute and report their activities against a set of standards relating to environmental impact, social responsibility and corporate […]
As the industry leader in reusable plastic container solutions, the team here at Reusable Transport Packaging continues to see more businesses switching from traditional materials to those with longer life spans. As bargain bin retail stores continue to pop up across the country and grow in popularity, they represent one of the retail markets that […]
As the legalization of hemp and its related cannabis products continues at an increasing rate across the US and Canada, the need for durable, reusable growing supplies, and harvesting equipment also continues to grow. Legal cannabis growers have opportunities to massively scale their legal operations, and with those opportunities also comes the need to invest […]
The world is experiencing a sustainability renaissance. With all of the concern about climate change and diminishing resources, consumers are more ready and willing than ever before to reduce waste by switching to recyclable and reusable options (even when they cost significantly more!). Zero waste is in, and for good reason. Consumer demand for […]
When the words “plastic” and “sustainability” are used together in a sentence, often, there is a negative sentiment regarding plastics. Single-use plastics such as straws, cling wrap, and resealable bags are not considered sustainable because it is a waste of materials to use something only one time then throw it away. However, reusable plastics can […]
When you got into the business of brewing beer, you probably thought your top concerns would be related to the actual brewing process. However, once breweries start shipping their products, the owners quickly realize that logistics are a massive part of their business. In fact, learning how to ship your product efficiently is one of […]