One thing companies may often find themselves asking is, “Why should I use returnable packaging?” There are many benefits to returnable packaging, not only for you but also for your customers, suppliers, and the environment. By establishing a returnable packaging program, you can help lower packaging costs, help to better protect your products from shipping damage, help eliminate warranty costs, and help to eliminate the strain that expendable packaging can put on the environment.
The Reusable Packaging Association has put together a nice piece detailing the benefits of returnable packaging and why it’s important for you.