Reusable transport packaging company Tosca announced Tuesday that it is partnering with circular reuse platform TerraCycle company, Loop, to further their collective vision of a more circular and sustainable supply chain.
The two companies said that beginning with the first quarter of 2023, Tosca will take over as the primary cleaning provider for Loop products in North America, providing industry-best food safety practices. Tosca said it already provides many services that are a natural fit for Loop’s supply chain, like reusable crates and pallets, as well as IoT-enabled reusable point-of-sale displays.
“We have had our eyes on the great work Loop has been doing in the reusability of primary packaging,” said Eric Frank, president and CEO of Tosca. “I’m confident our partnership will broaden adoption of reusables to all parts of the supply chain and consumer products space. Our industry-leading wash process is uncontested in the market and has given our customers so much confidence over the years. It is exciting to offer that value and the strength of our infrastructure to support Loop as it brings the circular future closer to reality.”
The companies said they plan to increase the adoption of reusable products by participating in sustainability forums and educating consumers on the importance of reuse.
“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,” TerraCycle and Loop CEO Tom Szaky said. “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.”
Loop is one of the first platforms to partner with large brands and retailers to offer consumers a way to shop for products in durable packaging that is reused until the end of its life, creating a circular system designed to end disposability and single-use packaging.