However, in both places, manufacturers must pay to buy, ship, store and handle the package. Needlessly heavy or bulky packaging is inefficient, so manufacturers decrease packaging waste to be more competitive. Suppliers are developing new packaging designs and services to meet the demand for source-reduced or reusable, recyclable packaging. Eliminate the package whenever possible. Minimize the amount of material in the package.
Design packages to be returnable, refillable or reusable.
Make packages out of recycled material. Success stories show that source-reduced packaging decreases waste and cost if product damage does not increase. Clow Stamping Co . Unsatisfied with recycling increasing amounts of container waste, the company bought 380 reusable fiberglass containers to take advantage of a continuous shipping distribution loop coordinated with a supplier. NSC provides computer networking and encryption equipment to a global customer base.