RE2PACK
Revolutionary Reusable Packaging
With research and education, we accelerate the transition to more Reusable Packaging Systems (RPS) in the coming years.
Why reusable packaging?
Packaging uses about 40% of all plastics in Europe. Making this plastic requires petroleum, causes CO₂ emissions, and fuels global warming. It is also the biggest source of microplastics, which harm animals, plants, soil, and likely humans. On top of that, a lot of plastic packaging is not recycled and ends up in our oceans. Reusable packaging offers a powerful way to cut the environmental footprint of packaging and reduce plastic pollution.
What are we aiming for?
This project accelerates the shift to reusable food packaging by bringing together packaging and service design, consumer behaviour, and environmental and economic analysis. Working with key stakeholders, it develops practical tools and guidelines that support decision-makers and drive adoption of reusable packaging by businesses and consumers.
News & updates
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How do we organize reusable packaging for soft fruit in the city?
Last week, students from the Master Urban Technology (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences) presented their work for the research project RE2PACK.…
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New paper on key issues and perspectives of packaging reuse
What is the role of packaging design, reverse logistics and business models in a reusable packaging system? How do consumer behaviour…
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Kick-off of an exciting new project
Twenty students from the Master Urban Technology (Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences) have started working on an assignment directly linked to…
Explore RE2PACK results & publications
Curious about the latest findings from the RE2PACK project? Browse our most recent publications, tools, reports and other key outcomes here.
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