Case Studies

Case Study: High Volume Customer

Environmental Impact of Program Participation

  • Eliminate 35 tons of scrap spools currently land-filled
  • Eliminate 17,518 cubic feet of spools land-filled
  • Eliminate 136 tons of greenhouse gas emissions
  • Significantly reduce disposal and onsite storage of expended packaging materials
  • This customer would earn $11,679 in product credit annually with additional incentives or promotions possible

Assumptions

  • Volume: Approximately 100 million feet annually (11,679 spools)
  • Spool Size : Large sized spool, 6 lbs and 216 cubic inches
  • Turns: 5 wash/re-use cycles prior to recycle into a new spool

Case Study: Average Volume Customer

Environmental Impact of Program Participation

  • Eliminate 3,360 pounds of scrap spools currently land-filled
  • Eliminate 840 cubic feet of spools land-filled
  • Eliminate 13,000 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions
  • Significantly reduce disposal and onsite storage of expended packaging materials
  • This customer would earn $560 in product credit annually with additional incentives or promotions possible

Assumptions

  • Volume: Product on large conical spools and a annual volume of 560
  • Spool Size: 6 pounds and is 216 cubic inches in volume.
  • Turns: At least 5 times and most packaging materials will be utilized for their return.