Packaging Waste Reduction

Steel/Metals

Steel's infinite recyclability makes it North America's #1 recycled material. That's because the steel industry needs old steel to make new steel. And through increased awareness, recycling rates for steel products continue to grow. Its durable properties also allows multiple uses in many transport packaging situations.

Fact Sheets

• Packaging Reuse and the Need for a Definition for Industrial Packaging (Paul W. Rankin)

See also: Case Studies

Resources

• Reusable Industrial Packaging Association members collect and process a wide range of empty industrial shipping containers for reuse and recycling. This Web site includes specifications, regulations, collection programs, and more.
• A very comprehensive list of packaging Web site links can be found on Hewlett Packard's packaging Web site.
• Use our Waste Prevention Info Exchange. Here you can search for articles, reports, and other materials covering waste prevention (source reduction) related topics.

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