Reusable packaging types
Reusable packaging comes in many forms. Your volumes are reported by material, not by type of packaging. The types below are the easiest way to work out what you have.
Packaging that is used again and again
Five types come up again and again. What they have in common is that they are returned and reused instead of becoming waste after one trip.
Below you can see the types and what they cover. If you are unsure where your packaging belongs, just ask us. It is quickly sorted out.
The same packaging, many trips. That is what makes it reusable packaging.
| Type | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Pallets | Wooden and plastic pallets that are returned and reused. |
| Plastic crates and trays | Stackable crates for transport and storage. |
| Returnable bottles outside the deposit system | Bottles in closed return systems outside the deposit system. |
| IBCs and bulk bags | Large-volume containers for liquids and bulk goods. |
| Kegs and drums | Refillable containers for beverages and chemicals. |
Questions about your reusable packaging?
Unsure what counts as reusable packaging, or what you need to report? Call or write, and we will work it out together.
