Retail

Case Studies & Research

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    Research Report

    Potential refill solutions for the food and non-food retail sectors - feasibility study

    This report presents a range of international concepts (from Grocery, Home Improvement and Health & Beauty) suitable for the UK market giving advantages, disadvantages and potential commercial benefits as well as barrier and solutions for the take up.  Published: June 2008.

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    Making more out of in-store merchandising to optimise packaging.

     

    A report that explores the role that merchandising displays can play in enabling packaging to be optimised. Eight different concepts were developed focusing on ready meals, pizza, fresh pasta, meat, cereal and frozen. Published June 2008.

     

    Case Studies & Reports

    GlassRite Wine - lightweighting and bulk importing   

    The groundbreaking industry programme GlassRite Wine, funded by WRAP and managed by British Glass, was a large-scale demonstration of the viability and opportunities available to the wine industry via bulk importation, lightweighting and glass colour choice.  Published: May 2008

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    Carbon impact of bottling Australian wine in the UK in PET and glass bottles

    A report showing the results of the first UK study into the carbon impact of bottling wine in the UK in glass and PET bottles. Published: March 2008

     

    Report

    Reduction of Retail polypropylene tray weights

    A trial reducing polypropylene trays for chicken portion products could see huge household waste savings and reductions in CO2 emissions if rolled out across the meat and poultry sector.  Published: November 2007.

    Case Study

    Optimised packaging and best practice guide

    The Soil Association has helped organic producers reduce the environmental impact of their packaging by providing them with supporting tools and resources.  Published: August 2007.

     

    Case Study & Report

    How to achieve flexible film packaging savings of around 25%

    WRAP supported two projects that show how to reduce the amount of film used in flexible food packaging without compromising the quality of the product.  Published: July 2007.

     

    Case Study

    Coca-Cola's lightest ever PET 500ml bottle in GB

    PET bottles have been lightweighted for many years, and it is a significant technical challenge for the industry to reduce weights even further.  WRAP worked with Coca-Cola Enterprises to test the feasibility of lightweighting their range of 500ml PET bottles.  Published: July 2007.

     

    Research Report

    Survey of packaging with potential to reduce food thrown away at home

    A market survey of packaging formats and other retailer and in-home solutions to help consumers manage their food inventory better.  Published: July 2007.

     

    Case Study & Report

    Reusable Transit Packaging

    WRAP supported three projects investigating the feasibilty of replacing current single use packaging with bespoke reusable packaging - read about the trials with Argos and B&Q and the feasibility study with John Lewis. Published: May 2007.

     

    Case Study & Report

    Container Lite - lightweighting glass

    A major study for the food and drink sector has found that lightweight glass packaging can unlock significant cost savings, while retaining brand appeal.  Read about consumer perceptions, commercial benefits and how the Co-op produced what is believed to be the world's lightest 70cl spirits bottle, weighing in at just 298 grams.  Published: May 2007.

     

    Case Study & Report

    Raising the bar in PET bottle lightweighting

    WRAP worked with Esterform Packaging to reduce the weight of PET used in two specific bottles to set a new Best in Class standard for major beverage fillers supplying UK supermarkets.  Published: April 2007.

     

    Case Study & Report

     Self-dispensing systems

    Self-dispensing systems are well established in a number of countries and have proved popular with customers and grocery retailers. This study will help UK retailers consider whether implementation of such systems in the UK is commercially viable. Published: March 2007

    Case Study & Report

    A new lightweight benchmark 

    WRAP worked with Heinz to reduce the amount of material used in its can ends and can bodies, and ultimately the amount of household waste produced. This project has established a new lightweight benchmark for can ends resulting in substantial cost savings in materials, reduced producer responsibility and logistic costs and lower carbon emissions. The new improved ends are now on supermarket shelves across the UK.  November 2006

     

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    Retail Team Events

    Retail Team Past Events with presentation downloads.

     

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