04 Sep 2018 --- Reusable packaging is a staple in many peoples day to day lives, from simple packed lunches in plastic containers to the water bottle that gets carted from the gym to home and back again. Pepsi's recent US$3.2 billion acquisition of SodaStream, a home carbonation product that can replace the repetitive purchase of bottles of sparkling water, does evidence a shift in thinking around reusing resources. However, amid the sustainability debate, there tends to be a stronger focus on recycle over reuse. Is it time for reusable packaging concepts to move into the mainstream? PackagingInsights takes a look at some innovative reusable concepts in the e-commerce, food delivery and personal care markets.
