FedEx Express, a subsidiary of the FedEx Corp. transportation brand, recently unveiled the new FedEx Reusable Pack. As its name suggests, the new reusable packages were designed to be used more than once -- helping to reduce waste -- and feature a resealable design to allow e-commerce return. The brand conducted "extensive" performance testing to ensure the packaging will maintain its quality for the second use.
"While eCommerce returns cannot always be avoided, we see a growing consumer awareness around reducing and reusing packaging," said David Canavan, chief operating officer of FedEx Express Europe. "The Reusable Pak is one way we can make sustainable choices easier for our customers and their customers, by putting a solution that minimizes packaging waste into their hands."
The FedEx Reusable Pack can be used for shipments up to 2.5 kg and is available in sizes Small, Large, and Extra-large.
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FedEx Express Debuts New FedEx Reusable Pack to Reduce Waste
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