The Winners and Losers of the Returnable Packaging System

Returnable packaging presents benefits and disadvantages for consumers, brands and packaging manufacturers. Consumers are the most impartial party - although many consumers are growing more aware of the environmental impact of returning a reusable bottle, many find returning heavy glass bottles to a retailer as a problem. The list of pros and cons for brands is much longer - the cost of using returnable bottles is considerably lower than buying new bottles, for instance. However, subsequent t...