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What Is the Difference Between Polyethylene and Polypropylene?
May 17, 2022Polyethylene vs Polypropylene: What’s the Difference? Polymer plastics — like polyethylene and polypropylene — are widely used in packaging due ...
Read ArticlePlastic VS Cardboard: The Advantages
November 9, 2020Corrugated plastic can withstand heat, humidity, cold, and moisture, unlike cardboard that can be compromised or fail if they are ...
Read Article4 Ways Packaging Can Fulfill Needs
October 19, 2017October is National Disabilities Employment Awareness month and a good time to remind packaging professionals of their options in providing ...
Read ArticleReplace Corrugated Paper With Reusable Corrugated Plastic
September 21, 2017Recently, MDI was featured in Modern Materials Handling with the focus again around our corrugated plastic’s reusability a concept that continues to ...
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Common Questions About Corrugated Plastic Containers
Corrugated plastic containers are more durable, weather-resistant, and lightweight than cardboard, and more cost-effective to customize than injection-molded plastic, making them ideal for reusable applications.
Teams typically switch when the costs of product damage, packaging waste, and inefficient handling become too high. If you have a closed-loop or semi-closed-loop logistics system, reusable corrugated plastic containers are often a smart investment.
They reduce the recurring purchase of single-use packaging, lower product damage rates, and can be designed to improve pack density, lowering shipping costs.
