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Hawaiian Reuse Initiative Shifts to Metal Containers
A new Hawaiian reuse program will utilize metal containers instead of plastic.
- What happened
- A Hawaiian reuse program has been developed to feature metal containers rather than plastic. According to Perpetual, the procurement of these containers to fit local needs has highlighted manufacturing gaps in the U.S.
- Why it matters
- Identifying U.S. manufacturing gaps and recognizing that California extended producer responsibility funds could create a $600 million market opportunity alters supply chain decisions for reusable packaging.
- Who is affected
- Materials and equipment suppliers, packaging buyers, and investors.
According to Perpetual, procuring containers that fit local needs has revealed manufacturing gaps within the United States. Additionally, extended producer responsibility funds in California alone present a potential $600 million market opportunity for reusable packaging.
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