From the very beginning, this idea of using reusable containers that have a lifespan of at least eight to 10 years and can then be recycled, in place of single-use foam coolers, was about doing what’s right for the environment, and getting the seafood industry as a whole on board.”

In the grocery industry, making a change is like turning a battleship. So it’s important to have an experienced partner like Tosca that is so involved and makes the process as easy as possible. For any retailer considering implementing RPCs, my advice is just try it.”

Our customers are always looking for the next best thing, and Tosca allowed us to deliver that to them… Any time you work with somebody, you want to work with good people that make the process easy and manageable, and that’s what Tosca has been able to do for us. We’ve been able to go to our customers and say, ‘look what we can do for you.’ We can help the environment and we can do things that match all of our sustainability goals, not just ours but our retailers.”

Using reusable plastic crates in place of polystyrene is a win-win-win. There is a cost savings for everyone involved in the program and we have a hand in helping the environment. JJ McDonnell’s success in launching and maintaining this program is founded on partnering with like-minded vendors and customers who strive to be responsible stewards to our environment. Sustainability is an important initiative for JJ McDonnell, making the collaboration with a company like Tosca that inherently supports that vision so easy.”

As consumers continue to ask for reusable models, it’s important for Loop to have partners who are not only aligned on our vision but have the capacity to expand with us across the globe. Tosca has been working in reuse through secondary packaging for more than 60 years so it makes sense we would combine efforts to increase accessibility to reuse.”