Reusable packaging systems (RPSs) can significantly reduce single-use packaging waste.
However, knowledge about consumers' adoption of this kind of packaging is scarce. We …

The introduction of reusable packaging systems (both refill and return) has the potential to
significantly reduce waste from single-use plastic packaging. However, for these schemes to …

Reusable products offer reduced environmental impact compared to recycling, but
producers mostly focus on strategies such as light-weighting, recyclability and eco-labelling …

Plastic in the linear consumption model is frequently manufactured and disposed of, leading
to the creation of excessive plastic waste, which has significant consequences for the …

Packaging plays an important role in safely distributing products throughout today's society
and supply chains. With a consumption of about 40% of plastics and 50% of paper in …

Single-use packaging is one of the biggest contributors to plastic waste, and reuse has been
identified as a key strategy to reduce such waste. However, reusable containers typically …

Problem: Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCGs) are products that are purchased and
consumed frequently to satisfy continuous consumer demand. In a linear economy, FMCGs …

Over 161 million tonnes of plastic packaging is produced annually, yet only a small fraction
of plastic packaging is recycled. To help eliminate unnecessary plastic packaging and its …

This research investigates how consumers evaluate returnable packaging for fast-moving
consumer goods. Through three online studies, we analysed how returnable packaging …

Food packaging is often viewed as having a negative impact on the environment. However,
packaging can protect food, prolong shelf life, and reduce environmental impact by reducing …