{"id":4354,"date":"2024-03-05T14:16:57","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T14:16:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterfuturefactory.com\/?p=4354"},"modified":"2024-11-13T13:48:03","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T13:48:03","slug":"reusable-plastic-and-reuse-models","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterfuturefactory.com\/nl\/insights\/reusable-plastic-and-reuse-models\/","title":{"rendered":"Herbruikbaar plastic &amp; Hergebruik modellen"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/betterfuturefactory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9990-scaled.jpg&#8221; max_height=&#8221;266px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;340px||340px||true|false&#8221; filter_saturate=&#8221;81%&#8221; filter_opacity=&#8221;72%&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; background__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-24px|auto||auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_post_title author=&#8221;off&#8221; categories=&#8221;off&#8221; comments=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; title_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; meta_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; meta_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; title_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; title_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; title__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; min_height=&#8221;473px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||-94px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;99px||99px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;75%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;600px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|true&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;5px||3px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Column&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; width=&#8221;89.2%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|0px|3px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As we confront the escalating issue of plastic waste, embracing reusable plastics emerges as a vital approach for fostering environmental sustainability. This article delves into cutting-edge reuse models that are revolutionizing our consumption habits, spotlighting consumer-focused reusable plastics and packaging as frontrunners in our quest for a more sustainable future. It&#8217;s based on various sources and for the different reuse models we&#8217;ve looked at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org\/reusable-packaging-business-models\">Reusable packaging business models<\/a> from the Ellen Macarthur foundation. Through an examination of these models, we uncover the transformative potential of reusable plastics in reducing waste and steering society towards eco-friendly practices.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; min_height=&#8221;525.5px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;120px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;12px||12px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;70%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; min_height=&#8221;463.1px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|30px|auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;24px||1px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; min_height=&#8221;244px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||62px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||63px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: left;\">Reusable Plastic in Packaging<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The global shift towards sustainability has spotlighted reusable packaging as a key solution to plastic waste. Despite recycling efforts, a small fraction of plastic is actually recycled, with most ending up in landfills or incinerated. The circular economy model, advocating for the reuse of packaging, aims to reduce waste at its source and lessen the demand for new materials. Moving away disposable packaging and seeing it more as part of the product. However, the success of reusable packaging relies on consumer adoption and the environmental benefits are subject to scrutiny. Challenges notwithstanding, the move towards reusable options is growing, with innovations aiming to make sustainabilty a convenient choice for consumers.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/betterfuturefactory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/pexels-antoni-shkraba-6187637-removebg-preview-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;pexels-antoni-shkraba-6187637-removebg-preview (1)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; min_height=&#8221;294px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||102px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;70%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; min_height=&#8221;78px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||3px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>Which plastics?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;70%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|auto|-17px|auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;5px||3px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||18px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The most common types of plastic used for reusable packaging include Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), and Polypropylene (PP). PET is favored for its clarity and strength, making it suitable for bottles and containers. HDPE is known for its stiffness and chemical resistance, ideal for sturdy containers. PP, characterized by its high melting point, is used for containers that can withstand microwave and dishwasher use. These plastics are chosen for their durability, safety, and ability to be cleaned and reused multiple times.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#F9F9F9&#8243; min_height=&#8221;946.8px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-256px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;70%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; min_height=&#8221;91px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||3px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>The Four Reuse Models<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;70%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||3px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/betterfuturefactory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Reuse_models-removebg-preview.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Reuse_models-removebg-preview&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||2px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/betterfuturefactory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Schermafbeelding_2024-03-05_110225-removebg-preview.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Schermafbeelding_2024-03-05_110225-removebg-preview&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||2px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; min_height=&#8221;18.8px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;2px||2px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px||7px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>Reusable packaging business models. <\/em><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org\/reusable-packaging-business-models\">Ellen Macarthur Foundation.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The adoption of reusable plastics in recent years has been shaped by four innovative models: Refill at Home, Refill on the Go, Return from Home, and Return on the Go. These models provide diverse strategies to reduce waste, each with its unique application in various everyday scenarios, thereby showcasing the practicality and versatility of reusable packaging in our daily lives.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Refill at Home<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This model promotes the use of reusable packaging in everyday household products, offering a sustainable alternative to single-use containers. Companies like Replenish and SodaStream are at the forefront of this approach. Replenish, for instance, provides a reusable spray bottle system that utilizes concentrated liquid refills, thereby reducing the amount of plastic waste generated from conventional cleaning products. SodaStream offers a home carbonation system that allows consumers to create carbonated beverages in reusable bottles, thus eliminating the need for single-use plastic bottles.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Refill on the Go<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The &#8216;Refill on the Go&#8217; initiative by Albert Heijn enables customers to use reusable containers for groceries, thereby significantly reducing the use of plastic in food and retail packaging. This initiative contributes to a reduction in both packaging waste and food waste, aligning with a broader commitment to sustainability and the environment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Return from Home<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Liviri&#8217;s &#8220;Return from Home&#8221; model introduces innovative reusable shipping boxes designed for meal kits and perishable goods. This dual-model approach allows companies to either manage logistics internally or implement a customer return system. Such initiatives extend the product&#8217;s lifecycle and reinforce the importance of end-of-life management in the packaging and supply chain sectors.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Return on the Go<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">KFC&#8217;s introduction of SmartBins in collaboration with PackBack exemplifies the &#8220;Return on the Go&#8221; model in a commercial setting. By implementing a deposit system on reusable cups, they encourage customers to return and reuse, effectively reducing the reliance on single-use plastic cups.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; min_height=&#8221;606px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;329px||130px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;70%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; min_height=&#8221;860.4px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;5px||3px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; min_height=&#8221;341.4px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||18px|||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">The Environmental Impact of Reusable Plastic<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Reusable plastics significantly reduce waste and engage consumers in sustainable practices. In the case of The Zero Waste Scotland campaign highlights the environmental benefits, showing how reusable items, such as coffee cups, bags, and food containers, can dramatically reduce the impact compared to their single-use counterparts.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Zero Waste Scotland campaign highlights the environmental advantages of reusable plastics, demonstrating break-even points and CO2 savings. For instance, reusable coffee cups need 10-41 uses to match the CO2 impact of disposables, potentially saving 10.3 kg CO2e over their lifespan. Reusable bags break even after four uses, reducing environmental impact with 56-67% less CO2 over ten uses. Reusable food containers require as few as four uses to surpass the CO2 impact of single-use alternatives. The campaign emphasizes the need for a sustainable shift in consumer choices.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Challenges and Future Potential<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The journey towards widespread adoption of reusable plastics is not without challenges. Changing consumer habits, adapting supply chains, and raising public awareness are critical hurdles that must be overcome. Addressing these challenges presents opportunities for innovation, sustainability, and education, ensuring the long-term success of reusable plastic initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/betterfuturefactory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Schermafbeelding_2024-03-05_122927-removebg-preview-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Schermafbeelding_2024-03-05_122927-removebg-preview (1)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;77.6%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|300|||||||&#8221; min_height=&#8221;18.8px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;2px||2px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;3px||7px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>Single-use vs reusable<\/em><em> <\/em><em>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/zerowasteeurope.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/zwe_reloop_executive-summary_reusable-vs-single-use-packaging_-a-review-of-environmental-impact_en.pdf\">Zero Waste Europa<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#F9F9F9&#8243; min_height=&#8221;396.3px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-138px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||170px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;381.9px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Conclusion<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In conclusion, the transition to reusable plastics is integral for the future, signaling a pivotal shift towards a more sustainable way of living. Embracing the four reuse models has significantly reduced reliance on single-use plastics, demonstrating their practicality across various settings, among others. While challenges persist, the potential benefits are substantial, including a notable reduction in plastic waste and carbon footprint. The growing acceptance of reusable plastics harbors hope for a future where their use becomes a standard for sustainable living, emphasizing a shared responsibility among businesses, consumers, and communities to forge a healthier planet. Each choice, product design, and habit change, there are a number of ways through which we can contribute to a more sustainable world, mitigating the impact of our daily actions on the environment.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">At Better Future Factory, our commitment to sustainability shines through in every project, especially in our 2020 collaboration with HUM Nutrition. We played a crucial role in revolutionizing their packaging to be 100% recyclable through the introduction of a refill package. This initiative not only highlighted our dedication to environmental stewardship but also helped HUM maintain its high-quality look without sacrificing sustainability. We&#8217;re proud of this significant advancement and invite everyone to celebrate these achievements with us as we persist in pushing for a more sustainable, cleaner world and setting new industry standards for eco-friendly solutions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we confront the escalating issue of plastic waste, embracing reusable plastics emerges as a vital approach for fostering environmental sustainability. This article delves into cutting-edge reuse models that are revolutionizing our consumption habits, spotlighting consumer-focused reusable plastics and packaging as frontrunners in our quest for a more sustainable future. It&#8217;s based on various sources [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":4488,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"Keep Me In The Loop: How Plastic Waste Can Turn Into A\r\nSustainable Product\r\nBy 2050 there could be more plastic than fish in the sea. But what if we see plastic\r\nwaste as a resource and transform it into optimised products that can be recycled\r\nafter use? Then, a sustainable product is born!\r\nImagine the following: A plastic bottle floating at the surface of the ocean, moving away from\r\nthe shore, never to be recycled but polluting the ocean and harming its inhabitants. Not a\r\nscenario that we wish for, right? But unfortunately, this is still part of reality.\r\nFrom Linear to Circular Economy\r\nCurrently, most plastic products still follow our linear economy and are being wasted at the\r\nend of their lifetime. While this has negative consequences for ecosystems and contributes\r\nto global warming, it also creates an economic loss. According to The New Plastics\r\nEconomy Report by Ellen MacArthur Foundation, 95% of the value of plastic packaging, or\r\n$80-120 billion is lost annually. To tackle the problems that waste in general is creating, the\r\nEuropean Union introduced the European Green Deal together with a new circular economy\r\naction plan in March 2020. This included a sustainable products initiative supporting the\r\ncircular design of products focussing on resource-intensive sectors such as textiles,\r\nelectronics and plastics.\r\nThe Lifecycle of a Sustainable Product\r\nIn an ideal world with a circular economy, plastic waste would not exist anymore as we know\r\nit. Plastic would have been up-cycled into products that can be recycled over and over again.\r\nThis way, the plastic stays in the loop. To end plastic pollution and make the transition to a\r\ncircular economy, we need to start with the design of the product. In fact, there are three\r\nsteps that we need to take to reach a circular plastic economy.\r\nFollow the Path to a Sustainable Plastic Product\r\nIn recent years, there has been a growing movement to eliminate all problematic and\r\nsingle-use plastic items and packaging. This means finding sustainable alternatives for\r\nthings like straws, water bottles, and grocery bags. It also means reassessing how products\r\nare made, with a focus on using less or the right kind of plastic and making products\r\nrecyclable. Additionally, all products must be free of hazardous chemicals that could harm\r\nboth the environment and humans. The first step towards a world free of non-circular plastic\r\nwaste is therefore eliminating all problematic and single-use plastics.\r\nReinvent the Product\r\nNow, the base for a circular plastic product is created, let us continue to the second step.\r\nSustainable products are made from materials that can be safely and easily returned to\r\nnature or the economy, without jeopardising human health or harming ecosystems.\r\nTherefore, sustainable product innovation is key to assure that the plastic that we do need is\r\nreusable, recyclable, or compostable. Not all materials can be combined with plastic but\r\nsustainable materials such as bamboo, wool, and cotton can be safely blended with plastic\r\nto create strong, durable, and eco-friendly products. Combining plastic with materials that\r\ncombine naturals and synthetics, would make it impossible to recycle either of them.\r\nTurn Plastic Waste Into Value\r\nTo close the loop, all plastic items that we use need to stay in the circle \u2013 without ending up\r\nin landfills and incineration \u2013 and out of the environment. At this point, new ideas for the\r\nrecycling of plastic to create sustainable products are needed. As a brand, you can get\r\ncreative about what your plastic waste should be turned into. Is it going to be new product\r\npackaging, actual products, or even recycled furniture for your office? The opportunities are\r\nalmost endless but only as long as the products are designed with circularity in mind.\r\nTransform the System\r\nWe can all do our part in making sure that plastic waste doesn\u2019t end up polluting the Earth.\r\nAnd by recycling and upcycling it into new, circular products, we can help keep this valuable\r\nresource from being wasted.\r\nIn the future, we will see more and more circular products made from recycled plastic.\r\nGarbage trucks will be replaced with recycle trucks, and building materials will be made from\r\nplastic waste. In addition, new technologies will be developed to recycle plastic into new\r\nproducts. There might even be smart garbage bins that separate our waste, so that none of\r\nthe plastic ends up in the wrong bin. This will help to reduce the amount of plastic in landfills,\r\nand it will also create new jobs in many different industries.\r\nWith so many innovative companies out there working to create sustainable solutions for the\r\nfuture of plastic, we can be hopeful that this material will continue to play a role in our lives \u2013\r\nbut in a way that is better for the planet.","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4354","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-insights"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/betterfuturefactory.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4354","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/betterfuturefactory.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/betterfuturefactory.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betterfuturefactory.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betterfuturefactory.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4354"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/betterfuturefactory.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4354\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4948,"href":"https:\/\/betterfuturefactory.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4354\/revisions\/4948"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betterfuturefactory.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4488"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/betterfuturefactory.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4354"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betterfuturefactory.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4354"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/betterfuturefactory.com\/nl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4354"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}