{"id":1206,"date":"2020-12-13T01:19:54","date_gmt":"2020-12-13T01:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toscaltd.com\/uk\/2020\/12\/13\/shipping-boxes-same-old-or-something-better\/"},"modified":"2024-12-30T17:46:36","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T17:46:36","slug":"shipping-boxes-same-old-or-something-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toscaltd.com\/de\/blog\/shipping-boxes-same-old-or-something-better\/","title":{"rendered":"Replace outdated packaging with reusable plastic containers"},"content":{"rendered":"

The more you know about the alternative to shipping boxes, the better. Maybe there\u2019s no trivia category for Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs), and you probably won\u2019t wow party guests with your knowledge of polypropylene impact copolymers. But if you\u2019re a supplier, using RPCs can boost your bottom line and enhance your hard-earned reputation. No matter what type of product you supply to your retail partners, you\u2019ll see a world of difference with RPCs vs. other shipping boxes.<\/p>

Added protection for perishables<\/h2>

Consider the human skull. It\u2019s a marvel of engineering. Made up of 27 bones \u2013 some rigid, some flexible \u2013 all working together to protect the brain. Nature knows that when you\u2019re protecting something valuable, you go all out \u2013 and it\u2019s a lesson we took to heart when we designed our RPCs. Our RPCs are made with polypropylene impact copolymer that\u2019s tough, yet lightweight. Durable, yet functional. And \u2013 most importantly \u2013 the material is superior for reducing damage and shrink.\u00a0 (Try that with corrugated\u00a0shipping boxes.)<\/p>

Be the MVP with RPCs<\/h2>

It\u2019s important to be a stand-out partner, and innovative packaging solutions can help you do exactly that. By giving your retail partners a higher quality product that delights their customers, you create strong relationships\u00a0\u2013 and that\u2019s going to give you\u00a0the ability to further grow your business. The strength and durability of the RPC helps reduce product damage. The retail-ready design (we call it\u00a0SmartWall\u2122\u00a0<\/a>design) and allows them to go straight to the shelf, eliminating the need to hand-stack product.\u00a0 The handles make them easier to move for employees \u2013 which is important when handling heavy protein-filled containers.<\/p>

You shouldn\u2019t pay to ship air<\/h2>

When it comes to maximizing freight for protein, the beefier the better (we say). Unlike corrugated boxes which have a limit of how high they can stack before they could collapse, RPCs can optimize your freight and allow you to fully cube out a truck because they can stack to a height of 96\u201d. And that matters, because freight isn\u2019t getting any cheaper. Last year, shipment volumes rose 11.9%,\u00a0resulting in a 15.6% increase<\/a>\u00a0in freight costs. (That\u2019s a lot of money for air, a.k.a. wasted space.)<\/p>

Keeping it cool<\/h2>

Consider your most fragile perishable: eggs. Tosca designed an RPC specifically for eggs with a sophisticated ventilated design that allows for heat and moisture to evaporate \u2013\u00a0quickly<\/em>. In fact, eggs in our RPCs cool down to 45 degrees in just one day, compared to 5-6 days in corrugated boxes. Faster cooling = fresher eggs. And that\u2019s good for your retail partners and their customers.<\/p>

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Don\u2019t just manage waste; eliminate it.<\/h2>

From plant to plant, corrugated boxes generate an enormous amount of packaging waste that has to be dealt with, and the same is true for retailers. (Hellooo, RPCs!) Fewer trips to the baler saves them both waste and labor. (We\u2019re talking a\u00a0lot<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0of waste.)<\/p>