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.


