The problem
At first glance, packaging may seem like just a logistical detail. However, a poor choice or poor management of packaging can turn into a real financial drain. Whether it’s breakage, returns, material overuse, or damage to your brand image, the consequences can add up quickly. In a context of regulatory pressure, consumer scrutiny, and economic tension, packaging is no longer a negligible expense—it has become strategic.
Waste Management and Collection Costs
The first often-overlooked cost is waste. Every disposable package creates waste that needs to be processed. Even if it’s technically recyclable, it often ends up being incinerated or landfilled due to ineffective sorting or the use of composite materials that are hard to recycle. This results in logistical costs, environmental taxes, and especially a mandatory contribution to the EPR scheme (Extended Producer Responsibility), which continues to rise. According to Article L110-1 of the French Environmental Code (polluter-pays principle), polluters must bear the costs resulting from pollution caused by their activities, including the cost of prevention, control, and remediation.
In France in 2021, waste management amounted to €19.6 billion. Businesses were the largest contributors, accounting for 38% of that amount. In short: the more disposable packaging you use, the more you pay to make it disappear—without creating any real added value for your customer.
Next comes the direct cost of packaging. At first, it might seem trivial—just a few cents here, a euro there. But multiplied by thousands of shipments, it becomes a significant expense. And unlike other investments, this money is quite literally thrown away. On top of that, raw material prices (paper, plastic, cardboard) are subject to regular increases. Add to this the complete lack of differentiation: a standard cardboard box offers nothing new in terms of customer experience or brand image. It’s a pure cost, with no return.
The Cost of Packaging Machinery
To increase efficiency, some companies choose to invest in packaging machinery. But this investment comes with strings attached. The purchase of these machines is expensive, their regular maintenance generates ongoing costs, and their operation depends on specific consumables that are often costly and unsustainable. Furthermore, their amortization usually spans 5 to 10 years, making them a long-term burden. Worse still, these machines are generally designed for a disposable model—one that is becoming obsolete in a world moving toward sustainability and circularity.
Loopipak: A Concrete, Operational Alternative
In the face of rising costs and regulatory pressure, reusable packaging is no longer a pipe dream—it’s a concrete, immediately deployable solution. That’s where Loopipak comes in: offering an alternative built for economic performance, ease of use, and environmental impact.
Reusable up to 500 times
Loopipak designs durable, lightweight packaging that can be reused 100 to 500 times. Each package that avoids the trash becomes a profitable asset instead of a sunk cost.
A Simple logistics loop
Unlike disposable packaging, Loopipak’s solutions are designed for circulation. They fit into a simple and seamless logistics loop, with easy customer returns thanks to compact folding and prepaid shipping. Once returned, the packaging can be cleaned and put back into circulation—no disruption, no friction.
Quick and easy setup
Another key advantage is ease of setup. Loopipak packaging can be assembled and disassembled in under a minute, without tools or machinery. This flexibility saves time during order preparation and eliminates the need for costly packaging machinery, which becomes unnecessary in this new model. Operators work faster, and logistics teams benefit from smoother operations.
What Are The Benefits of Using Reusable Packaging
The benefits are numerous. Economically, the cost per use drops significantly after just a few reuse cycles. On average, Loopipak packaging pays for itself in 20 to 30 cycles, and generates savings across the next 90 to 490. That means fewer purchases, less waste, and higher margins.
Logistically, you gain in efficiency. No more out-of-stock boxes, no need to manage supplies of cardboard, filler, or tape. It’s an all-in-one solution, designed to integrate with your existing operations.
From a branding perspective, it’s a powerful differentiator. You offer your customers a modern, eco-friendly delivery experience. Packaging becomes a positive communication tool aligned with growing consumer expectations around sustainability. It reinforces your environmental commitments and clearly sets you apart from the competition.
Finally, from a regulatory standpoint, reusable packaging gives you a head start. It anticipates upcoming legal restrictions on single-use plastics and waste-reduction targets. Where disposable packaging becomes a liability, reusables are a strategic advantage.
The True Price of Your Disposable Packaging