What are the benefits of using reusable packaging versus traditional single-use packaging? Join us as Tim Debus, President & CEO of the Reusable Packaging Association (RPA), explores this crucial question. RPA is a nonprofit trade organization that promotes the common and pro-competitive interests of member suppliers and users of reusable packaging products and services. In this episode, you'll learn about the importance of spreading awareness of reusable packaging and how collaboration is key to a more sustainable future.

Listen in as Tim explains the impact of policy on creating momentum behind better material management, as well as how innovation will be adopted and accepted in the supply chain. Discover how reusable products can create a better experience for consumers and why having a resource-efficient, zero-waste supply chain is essential.

Key Takeaways

• The importance of spreading awareness of reusable packaging.
• Why collaboration is the only way toward a more sustainable future.
• What got Tim interested and passionate about reusable packaging.
• The benefits of using reusable packaging over traditional single-use.
• How reusable packaging can help drive greater cost savings.
• How innovation is going to be adopted and accepted into the chain.
• The impact of policy and how it is going to create momentum behind better management of materials.
• How reusable products can create a better experience for consumers.

Guest Resources

• Tim Debus: LinkedIn
• Reusable Packaging Association

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