Course Overview
The Ellen Macarthur Foundation (EMF) estimates that, for at least 20% of plastic packaging, reuse models offer economically attractive business opportunities. What are these opportunities, and how do we assess their viability? This course offers a detailed introduction to reusable packaging, geared to individuals and organizations seeking to deepen their understanding of an increasingly diverse and sophisticated reuse ecosystem. Each topic is illustrated with examples from around the world, and the course includes a Q&A with experienced reusable packaging practitioners.
Course Details & Pricing
Eastern Standard Time/New York
Price
Learning Objectives
- Define reusable packaging, and understand the five types the Ellen MacArthur Foundation uses to classify it – including both B2C and B2B models.
- Understand key considerations for reuse business model viability: the user experience (e.g, convenience, affordability), operations (e.g., collection, washing & sanitization) and environmental parameters.
- The environmental parameters discussion includes explanation of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), the concept of ‘break-even’, and parameters such as transportation, material sourcing, container design, and loss rate.
- Look at public policy and NGO initiatives which are shaping opportunities for reusable packaging, with examples from various global jurisdictions.
- Look at examples of standardization and collaborative business practices, which are contributing to wider adoption of reuse models.
Course Instructor
-
Andrew Macdonald PAC NEXT Program Manager PAC GlobalAndrew Macdonald manages PAC Global’s packaging sustainability and circularity program – PAC NEXT. As the lead for PAC Global on reusable packaging, Andrew tests models, tracks innovation, reviews research, summarizes findings via the PAC blog, and has a growing network of practitioners active in this space.
Guest Presenters
-
Minal Mistry Business Initiatives State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality -
Paul Yang Senior Director, Innovation & Sustainability Tim Hortons -
Kayli Dale CEO Friendlier -
Scott Morrison Partner Development Canada for Muuse